Does anyone here take antidepressants?

[Lacius]

SSRI antidepressants cause sexual dysfunction in many people. There's a 3.6x increased risk for the sexual dysfunction with SSRI antidepressants if your genotype for the rs6311 SNP is C;C. I am not depressed and don't take antidepressants, but if I did require antidepressants, I would not take SSRI antidepressants, since my DNA test shows that I'm C;C for that SNP.

 

[linuxares]

SSRI antidepressants cause sexual dysfunction in many people. There's a 3.6x increased risk for the sexual dysfunction with SSRI antidepressants if your genotype for the rs6311 SNP is C;C. I am not depressed and don't take antidepressants, but if I did require antidepressants, I would not take SSRI antidepressants, since my DNA test shows that I'm C;C for that SNP.

Yes, it's a common reason since they are serotonin blockers. But as soon as you take them away everything returns to normal. It's not a big deal.

 

[Lacius]

Yes, it's a common reason since they are serotonin blockers. But as soon as you take them away everything returns to normal. It's not a big deal.

If I'm depressed, sexual dysfunction is the last thing I need.

 

[linuxares]

If I'm depressed, sexual dysfunction is the last thing I need.

If you get the same "I don't give a fuck", you really don't give a fuck about that either

 

[Dionicio3]

If I'm depressed, sexual dysfunction is the last thing I need.

Why? It's not like sex is some magical thing that can cure depression

 

[HamBone41801]

Don't do it. Terrible idea. Studies show some of *raise* the risk of suicide. All the people I know who took them regretted it.

PM me if you want to chat about depression. Some of my family members have had it.

there is a little confusion behind this fact. it doesn't cause suicidal thoughts, it makes people more motivated in general, so if they already are thinking of it, are a bit more likely to act on it.

 

[Lacius]

If you get the same "I don't give a fuck", you really don't give a fuck about that either

I always give a fuck about fucking.

Why? It's not like sex is some magical thing that can cure depression

No, but for numerous reasons, including but not limited to the social bonding and the release of endorphins, it can help.

 

[Viri]

Yes. I used to get panic attacks. If you've ever had a panic attack, you'd know how much hell those are. I used to wake up with them sometimes. I also had severe anxiety, and was paranoid easy.

After I started taking anti depress last yearish, the anxiety went down by around, I dunno 40%, and I'm less paranoid. I rarely have any panic attacks. As for side effects, eh, I end up with a stomach ache once in a blue moon after taking them, no real side effects. I also cannot drink any alcohol anymore, which sucks.

But ya, see a therapist if you wanna try anti depressants, they can fuck you up, if you try the wrong kind, or get the wrong dose.

 

[Deleted-355425]

I always give a fuck about fucking.


No, but for numerous reasons, including but not limited to the social bonding and the release of endorphins, it can help.

You're talking complete dogshit.

 

[Deleted User]

Nah, but I take pills which basically make me calm.
Yes, they forced this calming pill on me, I dislike it but i can't help it.

 

[linuxares]

I always give a fuck about fucking.

So do I, but the sexual dysfunction can be very different for many people. Still, it's not the end of the world and yet again, you are trying to "scare away" people that might actually need help by saying such stupid things.

 

[HamBone41801]

I was prescribed Citalopram (antidepressant of the SSRI class) and it permanently changed my personality for the worse.

I urge anybody who is prescribed SSRI medicines to STOP taking them immediately.

I used to be a very outgoing person who irradiated an aura of likeability and boundless confidence.

Post SSRI treatment, it turned me into a dull, lifeless rock in comparison. My energy changed, i became more introverted and have since been left with crippling social anxiety.

SSRIs ARE NOT WORTH IT. Take it from me.

I take Citalopram too, and haven't had any problem. different people react differently to medicines. for you, it was unfortunate, but for me, its done nothing but good. don't just tell people who may need it to stop.

 

[Lacius]

You're talking complete dogshit.

No, I'm not. If depression hasn't led to disinterest in sex, sex can be beneficial for the reasons I've mentioned.

So do I, but the sexual dysfunction can be very different for many people. Still, it's not the end of the world and yet again, you are trying to "scare away" people that might actually need help by saying such stupid things.

I'm not saying, "Don't take SSRI antidepressants," or, "SSRI antidepressants certainly won't work for me or anyone else." I'm saying I'd start somewhere else first because of the possible/probable side-effects and my own genetic predispositions.

 

[Deleted-355425]

You are saying sex fixes mental health problems? Like i said.. total dogshit.

 

[Dionicio3]

No, I'm not. If depression hasn't lead to disinterest in sex, sex can be beneficial for the reasons I've mentioned.


I'm not saying, "Don't take SSRI antidepressants," or, "SSRI antidepressants certainly won't work for me or anyone else." I'm saying I'd start somewhere else first because of the possible side-effects and my own genetic predispositions.

When people are trying to get rid of depression, one of the last things they would think about is sex

 

[Lacius]

You are saying sex fixes mental health problems? Like i said.. total dogshit.

Oh, I see what's going on here. You're the one spewing "complete dogshit." Please find where I said that.

When people are trying to get rid of depression, one of the last things they would think about is sex

See what I said above where I qualified it with still having an interest in sex.

 

[Viri]

If I had an issue with popping a boner and fucking, I'd just buy some Viagra, lol. I often thought of buying some and trying it for fun.

 

[Meteor7]

I would recommend against it. The pharmaceutical industry is terribly corrupt, and there are many instances throughout recent history of companies fabricating scientific studies and continuing to push products they know to be ineffectual, even causing severe side effects like cancer or the very thing they were meant to prevent right up until (if) they get sued. I think the fact that depression is a disorder, meaning it's not objectively identifiable through physical tests, has allowed companies to foster this subconscious idea in people that antidepressants are for anyone who wants to be happier in general. I hope I don't need to express how dangerous that is.

But just because so many companies lie doesn't mean every single one does, and even if they did, it's technically not impossible that you could see some improvement in your quality of life by taking an antidepressant, but as someone who has suffered from deep depression for most of my life as well as being someone who has NOT done extensive testing of commercial antidepressants (though I have taken Prozac in the past), my recommendation would be to focus on fixing the things in your life that actively make you sad rather than taking medication from people who would just as soon give you cancer for a nickel than help you. Exercise seems to do wonders as well, so try that.

 

[linuxares]

I'm not saying, "Don't take SSRI antidepressants," or, "SSRI antidepressants certainly won't work for me or anyone else." I'm saying I'd start somewhere else first because of the possible/probable side-effects and my own genetic predispositions.

"I am not depressed and don't take antidepressants, but if I did require antidepressants, I would not take SSRI antidepressants, since my DNA test shows that I'm C;C for that SNP."

You know, there you say you would refuse to take them. It took 2 years before I begun with SSRI, I tried literally everything I could before actually start taking the pills. I can also say there are pills that can cure your "horny" problem as well if need be. I still have a fully functional sexual life even if I take them. It's not the big issue you talk about.

 

[Deleted-355425]

No, but for numerous reasons, including but not limited to the social bonding and the release of endorphins, it can help.

The last person i would take advise from on this subject is someone like you who says 'I always give a fuck about fucking.' Spoken like a true virgin.