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What Causes Depression At The Thought Of Sex?

I am married (11 years) and weused to have wonderful sex, now I cry before we get anywhere close to sex...As soon as I think I want to get close I cry...really off putting...as a result no sex for years! We are still very close and loving but in a cuddly way not lusty way
Tue, 18 Nov 2014
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Crying and depressed feeling before sex can be due to anhedonia or lack of pleasure. It could be sign of underlying depression. Lack of interest and pleasure in activities, which used to be interesting and pleasureful is called anhedonia and is important sign of depression. I would advise you to consult a psychiatrist for expert opinion. Depression can be treated with proper medicines and cognitive therapy. Medicines like SSRIs and SNRIs are very useful. Sertraline can be used in low doses for good effect. It will help in improving depression and underlying anxiety also.

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What Causes Depression At The Thought Of Sex?

Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic Thanks for asking Crying and depressed feeling before sex can be due to anhedonia or lack of pleasure. It could be sign of underlying depression. Lack of interest and pleasure in activities, which used to be interesting and pleasureful is called anhedonia and is important sign of depression. I would advise you to consult a psychiatrist for expert opinion. Depression can be treated with proper medicines and cognitive therapy. Medicines like SSRIs and SNRIs are very useful. Sertraline can be used in low doses for good effect. It will help in improving depression and underlying anxiety also. Thanks