Increased Libido While on AD?

[the racha]

Hello everyone; I'm back with more AD questions.

My sex drive is somewhat diminished since going on Zoloft, but not incredibly so. The issue I'm having is that after I have sex (or if I have sex for a couple of days in a row) I cannot stop being turned on. I walk around all day like this and it is driving me nuts! :crazy:

Has anyone experienced this before, or know of any resources? I will ask my psych, but I find that folks in this forum know a little more about the side-effects that ADs have. I'm open to the possibility that this is more PTSD-related than Zoloft-related; any help would be great.

the racha

 

[Cin]

I take Zoloft, I don't have PTSD though and i am the same. Once the switch is flicked, I am constantly antsy until the switch flicks off again. I don't recall being like this pre zoloft so I can only assume it plays a big part in my sex drive.

 

[Deleted member 541]

Although you may be annoyed with the feelings, consider yourself lucky, as many AD's diminish the sex drive.

How are you feeling otherwise, as far as depression and such????

 

[freya]

I'm not an expert. But I know that anti-psychotics (not the same as an AD, I know) sometimes cause men to have ongoing erections. So maybe it could be a side-effect of the meds.
I also know that anti-psychotics can have the side-effect of making it hard for the person to reach orgasm, while remaining turned on. So there's not enough of a 'climax' perhaps to stop the feeling of being turned on. Seems good to ask your doctor about it.

 

[the racha]

Thanks for the replies. I spoke w/ my therapist, and she believes that I am overstimulated as parts of my body that I taught to be numb are now "awakening." The stimulation was fine when I wanted it, but when I didn't want it it turned into a major trigger and reminded me of other times that I was stimulated against my will/wishes. Unfortunately, last night ended in a horrible flashback. So this has more to do with healing/recovery than with an AD.

Thanks again.