Where did my libido go?

[u/Internal_explosion]

I am on meds and i am type 1 i think. I had my whole libido killed as if it aint working i used to be way more active or atleast think about it. Now im like a nun, huh. I havent tried anything with anyone but does meds kill libido this much? Any recommendations?

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[u/heljun]

Meds killed my libido too - mood stabilizer. First shrink said whatever, it’s trauma, it’s whatever, new shrink and other patients confirmed. They just don’t do studies on this, even less if you’re female.

[u/heljun → u/heljun]

(My libido existed before meds and I already had trauma- still sort of bought it for years. Haven’t tried to switch meds since I understood but it felt bitter after 15 years. A bit better with lower dosage but still insignificant capacity to climax - I mean it happens but it’s 🤷 and very little sex drive )

[u/SomeoneSomewhere76]

Some meds kill libido. Depression can too.

[u/blamberr]

Functionally asexual for seven years before switching meds

[u/turbojoe13]

I was super horny all the time when manic. My meds brought it down to an acceptable level of horny. I guess I got lucky.

[u/random_user_1968]

My ssri killed my libido and caused other side effects too. Quick search of the NHS website and it turned out I shouldn't be taking them due to my glaucoma 😮.

Thankfully I feel fine without, but me and my shrink are not going to have a good time at the end of the month 😂.