u/BroccoliNo4235

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Anyone NOT have side effects from SSRIs?

Kind of want to try an SSRI because I want to be more outgoing and have less self-doubt, but the only thing holding me back is the sexual dysfunction and having to be careful around alcohol. I LOVE a drink with dinner or taking some shots and going out (I have a pretty high tolerance), and I don't want to lose that or black out really bad/not be able to drink anymore. Also, not being able to orgasm sounds like a nightmare -- and I fear not wanting to initiate sex would really affect my relationship.

Long question short -- anyone NOT have these side effects or is it just a trade off for an anxiety free life?

(I did consider an atypical anxiolytic like Buproprion since it has minimal sexual S/E but since it increases NE and DA it might make my anxiety worse)

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u/BroccoliNo4235 — 6 days ago