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Suggest Remedy For Stress And Lack Of Interest In Sex

i have a friend who is in her early 40's and complains how, for the past 15 years (after her last kid), she doesnt want to be physically involved in any way, shape or form, with her husband of 30 years. its causing a real strain on their marriage. she is a VERY stressful person. she is never not stressed. this can be treated medically correct?
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Hello,

From your qurey it looks like the real problem of your friend is psychological., i.e.,she is either depresseed or anxious person. You also mentioned that she is almost always stressful- such people cant enjoy even if they want to. Its not that they delibrately avoid sexual pleasure or any other relaxation but : they just cant getit...

You will help her a lot by conviencing her to see a psychiatrist. Go alon with her to give detail of the problem as she might hesitate in first visit.

yes, with proper medicines and other measures she will definitely improve.

It is a common problem with people with long standing depression or anxiety ( espically in females as they tend to shy away from this topic).

Good luck!
Dr. Manisha Gopal
MD Neuropsychiatry
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Suggest Remedy For Stress And Lack Of Interest In Sex

Hello, From your qurey it looks like the real problem of your friend is psychological., i.e.,she is either depresseed or anxious person. You also mentioned that she is almost always stressful- such people cant enjoy even if they want to. Its not that they delibrately avoid sexual pleasure or any other relaxation but : they just cant getit... You will help her a lot by conviencing her to see a psychiatrist. Go alon with her to give detail of the problem as she might hesitate in first visit. yes, with proper medicines and other measures she will definitely improve. It is a common problem with people with long standing depression or anxiety ( espically in females as they tend to shy away from this topic). Good luck! Dr. Manisha Gopal MD Neuropsychiatry