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Antidepressants and TRT...How do they mix together?
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<blockquote data-quote="KenLowT" data-source="post: 117096" data-attributes="member: 18755"><p>Just from previous experience, Zoloft never decreased my sex drive because like I said, my sex drive stunk anyway. Plus, I never had ED problems while on Zoloft. My main problem was that I was unable to orgasm, but then that eventually improved as well. The biggest positive was that I wasn't anxious about getting intimate and I was generally in a great mood all day. In my opinion, my anxiety is not due to low testosterone. I've always been a little anxious, I'm introverted, and I put a lot of pressure on myself when trying to please others, i.e. at work or in the bedroom. I feel like my reaction to TRT will only be enhanced if I'm able to manage my anxiety effectively. Otherwise, I can certainly imagine an improving libido being squashed by the effects of stress at work and the stress of getting intimate.</p><p></p><p>Something I think to take under consideration is the dosage level. My plan is to only use the beginning dosage of 50 mg of Zoloft. This tends to give you less side effects as I experienced the first time taking it. Others taking antidepressants might be taking very high dosage that would all but negate the effects of TRT. My plan is to start low and stay low. My anxiety is not so bad that I can't make it to work, but it does affect my mood which further exacerbates the problem in the bedroom. I figure if I can get the stress down, my body will then respond better to the increased testosterone in my system.</p><p></p><p>Some people on this forum claim their depressive symptoms have been resolved due to TRT, but what about those who suffer from anxiety due to some kind of chemical imbalance in the brain and not because of hormone issues? I believe my lack of libido, trouble losing weight, and low energy levels were due to low T, however the anxiety may be from a different source. I've been on TRT for close to two months, sure it isn't a long time, but I can safely say it has done nothing to erase the negative thoughts I have when it's time to get intimate. I could have all the libido in the world, but if my head keeps telling me to be worried anytime we get intimate for fear of losing an erection, then I know it's not a hormonal issue, it's a head issue. My hope is to hear from others on antidepressants and TRT to see how they are doing and what they are going through.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KenLowT, post: 117096, member: 18755"] Just from previous experience, Zoloft never decreased my sex drive because like I said, my sex drive stunk anyway. Plus, I never had ED problems while on Zoloft. My main problem was that I was unable to orgasm, but then that eventually improved as well. The biggest positive was that I wasn't anxious about getting intimate and I was generally in a great mood all day. In my opinion, my anxiety is not due to low testosterone. I've always been a little anxious, I'm introverted, and I put a lot of pressure on myself when trying to please others, i.e. at work or in the bedroom. I feel like my reaction to TRT will only be enhanced if I'm able to manage my anxiety effectively. Otherwise, I can certainly imagine an improving libido being squashed by the effects of stress at work and the stress of getting intimate. Something I think to take under consideration is the dosage level. My plan is to only use the beginning dosage of 50 mg of Zoloft. This tends to give you less side effects as I experienced the first time taking it. Others taking antidepressants might be taking very high dosage that would all but negate the effects of TRT. My plan is to start low and stay low. My anxiety is not so bad that I can't make it to work, but it does affect my mood which further exacerbates the problem in the bedroom. I figure if I can get the stress down, my body will then respond better to the increased testosterone in my system. Some people on this forum claim their depressive symptoms have been resolved due to TRT, but what about those who suffer from anxiety due to some kind of chemical imbalance in the brain and not because of hormone issues? I believe my lack of libido, trouble losing weight, and low energy levels were due to low T, however the anxiety may be from a different source. I've been on TRT for close to two months, sure it isn't a long time, but I can safely say it has done nothing to erase the negative thoughts I have when it's time to get intimate. I could have all the libido in the world, but if my head keeps telling me to be worried anytime we get intimate for fear of losing an erection, then I know it's not a hormonal issue, it's a head issue. My hope is to hear from others on antidepressants and TRT to see how they are doing and what they are going through. [/QUOTE]
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