Depression/anxiety vs anorgasmia
Hi everyone. For a little background I'm 35 and have never had an orgasm and I suspect it's because I was on SSRIs from a young age. Specifically I was on Zoloft for many years starting at 15. I was diagnosed with depression at age 15 and anxiety at age 18.
I've been trying to get the anorgasmia treated because it's depressing in itself and affects my quality of life, so I wanted to get off SSRIs since anorgasmia is a known side effect. I am seeing a sex therapist but there's only so much he can do if there's a physical or chemical problem in the way.
But my anxiety is so bad that I can't function well so my psychiatrist recommended Lexapro. Even though I said I was hesitant to try another SSRI because of the side effects, she still thinks Lexapro is the most appropriate choice that is likely to get the anxiety and depression under control. Along with a low dose of Wellbutrin to help counter the sexual side effects. She doesn't want to increase the Wellbutrin too much because it's stimulating and can worsen anxiety.
I was also supposed to see a pelvic floor physical therapist for the anorgasmia but they won't be able to get me in for several months.
I'm just feeling discouraged about it all. I'm sad I might never get to experience an orgasm when everyone always goes on about how amazing they are. But getting the anxiety under control is the more immediate concen.
Have any of you found Wellbutrin or other interventions like physical therapy help you overcome the sexual side effects if you had them? Or should I just make peace with not being able to orgasm? Thanks.