What would you do/recommend?
Okay so, I would LOVE any advice or stories to help me navigate this potential new journey.
I was prescribed Prozac since 2021 for my debilitating anxiety. I eventually went up to 40mg and have been smooth sailing since.
Now of course I have come a long way since then with self growth, more medications for my various other issues, and experiences. However, something I have noticed with the Prozac is, of course, that I have lost my desire for sex (no surprises here)
For a long time I was with an abusive ex, before I was on medication I desired sex frequently with him even though he was terrible. I started the medication and noticed a huge decrease in my desire but was happy that my anxiety was at bay.
Now, fast forward to today. I have since been prescribed lamotragine (Bipolar 2) adderall (ADHD) trazodone (Insomnia) Mirtazapine (Nightmares and sleep)
I have my wonderful wife who is my other half and of course, I’m very attracted to her. However, I have no sexual desire or sex drive that I think stems from the medication because I enjoy being sexual with her and I enjoy sex but I find myself not having the desire. I have talked to my psychiatrist about how the lack of sex is indeed affecting my quality of life and puts a strain on my marriage. My psych is a man and I am a woman and every time he kind of… beats around it? Like he gets all awkward when I bring it up. I have been asking him to possibly change my anxiety medication to try and see if there was one that wouldn’t affect my sexual desire and/or attempt to bring it back.
He has prescribed me cymbalta and after doing research I don’t feel like this is going to be helpful for my goals. I have tried Wellbutrin in the past but was an absolute bitch and I stopped after 5 weeks.
So my question becomes, what would you recommend or what is your similar experiences?
I’m currently tapering off of the Prozac and will run out in two days. Should I try Wellbutrin again and stick it out?? I know that that has a lower affect on sexual desire. I want any and all experiences and advice.
Thank you so much in advance. I’m trying not to spiral