Chris q: How does a person know if there sexual problems are caused by depression. When I masterbate I do not feel much of anything. If you know please share.
Gary answer: Chris, Yes, ironically both depression and treatment for depression with SSRI's can cause anorgasmia and impotence. I have the problem incycles when everything quits working, even though I am taking an antidepressant that is supposed to help the sexual problems. What you are describing is anorgasmia which basically means no orgasm. you can ejaculate with no orgasm or not be able to orgasm or ejaculate. If you can take Wellbutron it is supposed to improve the problem also Nefazodone and Trazodone is supposed to help. Just remember you need to get these from a psychiatrist and have your blood work done on schedule. They all have potentially serious side effects that need to be watched. Good luck, I know this is a really frustrating problem and I would be glad to discuss it with you.
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Lee wrote - can this cause impotence: Hi Everybody, I just had a sleep study done, and they found that I stopped breathing 48 times an hour! I'm only 47 and I'm not over weight either, so I don't know why its so bad. But someone told me that this could be partly why I'm impotent. I know that not getting a good night sleep can cause problems, but impotence? Thanks, Tom K. (Canada)
from Frankonexp:
Hello, Tom K
I'm in the same boat that you are in. I am about 40 lbs overweight and a neck size of 18 1/2". I'm told that if one has a neck size greater than 18" the likelyhood that one will have sleep apnea is most likely. I've been using a CPAP (Continuous Positive Air Pressure) machine. It has helped so much. I'm 21 years older than you, and it has taken me more than a year to catch up on my sleep. If you are really sleep deprived, and 48 occurances per hour surely sounds like it, that might have an effect on potence. I'm not a medical person; however, I have read that in some of the literature that I have read. If you are not on a CPAP machine now get on the case of your medical professional. If you are married and sleep in the same bed with your wife, she will also sleep much better. I have two (2) important suggestions:
Make certain that the machine you get has a moisture generator with it unless you live in a very high humidity area without air conditioning, and I very strongly recommend using a ResMed Mirage Swift Nasal Pillows System. The great feature of this device is that you ARE NOT wearing a mask. The fully adjustable head band simply holds two (2) pillows against your nose.
I have tried several masks, and to me, this is the least invasive system out there.
Good luck to you, and get hooked up with a CPAP Machine as soon as possible. You won't regret it.
Regards,
frankonexp (Toronto)