Depression and Sexdrive
As someone who deals with both the effects of depression as well as the side effects of depression medication, it's more than evident that my sexual drive has been effected. Between having a partner and my own needs, this can be frustrating. Not only can the effects be on the sexual drive itself, but also how perseptive your body is to physical pleasure. To be blunt- in many cases, it can mean a possible inability to have an orgasm, or even as far as causing guilt to yourself or your partner that rather than it being a side effect - it can cause a feeling that you/ your partner cannot please the other correctly. Fear of disappointment/ feeling incompitent, etc. Has anyone else experienced such frustration? Within themselves or in a relationship? How have you handled the situation?
The best I have been able to do so far has been to be very open with your partner, consistantly re-assure them that none of it is their fault, and never - ever - fake it. No matter how much it feels like it would help, it's important not to lie, especially when it comes to intimacy (this goes for for both physical and mental).
I'd love to hear what other people could have to add to the conversation.