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Originally Posted by SexuallyDisordered
I used to have a very healthy sexual appetite. Now it's like I don't even want my fiance touching me. It was like that before him and the guy before him.
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Given that, I'm a little surprised/curious you
have a fiancée, but that's neither here nor there.
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Would this have anything to do with my past? I was molested as a kid and it still has some effect on my life as an adult. Could those repressed memories have caused this or the antidepressants?
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I'm a little unclear on the medication timeline. Cymbalta
is an
SNRI, and as such has the potential for sexual dysfunction.
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Sexual dysfunction is often a side effect of drugs that inhibit serotonin reuptake. Specifically, common side effects include difficulty becoming aroused, lack of interest in sex, and anorgasmia (trouble achieving orgasm).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duloxetine#Adverse_effects
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If this is the cause/reason, something you might look into trying is L-tryptophan—a precursor to serotonin. L-tryptophan is
not an aphrodisiac; it is an amino acid whose production is reduced by taking antidepressants. Sometimes it can help restore brain chemistry balance after antidepressants have been stopped. Consult your doctor about this.
DO NOT take L-tryptophan if you are taking any antidepressants or other medications that increase production or decrease re-uptake of serotonin, as this can lead to a potentially life-threatening condition called
serotonin syndrome.
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I get more joy out of pleasing myself than having sex with my partner and my mind is totally find with that.
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I'm not so sure he is—or will be over time.
IMO, a more likely candidate is the molestation.
childhood molestation effects in adulthood
That would best be addressed by a professional. This is nothing to be ashamed of or be embarrassed about; you were/are the victim here—not the perpetrator. You are definitely not alone, and there are support groups for/specifically addressing those kinds of issues.
childhood molestation support
Doc