Posted by hiba on November 4, 2002, at 2:04:43
Hello Everyone,
I have seen several posts in this board, indicative of SSRI induced apathy. Apathy itself is one of the symptoms of depression. So if an antidepressant should be called a "real antidepressant" it should definitely alleviate apathy usually seen in depressive individuals.
Much of this form of apathy is a result of SSRI related sexual dysfunction. SSRIs primarily dampens sexual desire and loss of sexual desire results in general apathy. If the desire is restored, the apathy will usually resolve. But what can restore the normal desire once SSRIs begin to take dominance over sexual desire ? There are many antidotes discussed in clinical practice. Yohimbine, dopaminergics, Ginkgo Biloba... But none of them worked for me. I am still looking for a remedy.
HIBA
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