Can you have my back for a little bit?

[basilandthyme]

Just curious, how much do the SSRIs cost you in Australia?

$30 per month. A large number of our medicines are government subsidised.

[Rowen]

I hope you're doing well, Basil!

[vashti]

OMG!! I dread what you are going through... iI say with the utmost compassion and concern: I really hope you are able to figure this out... I need your guidance!

[basilandthyme]

Vashti, I've got another friend who's saying much the same thing to me. More than happy to share my journey - am not a subscriber to the taboo around discussing menopause.

[somehelp4me]

How's it going for you, Basil? Some posters on here deserve a good shit kick so don't sweat your words =)

[HeartIsAching]

I've been on this menopause journey. Mostly the HRT fixes stuff, but the sex drive has plummeted. And this is a really shitty thing for me - didn't think it could happen in my mid 40's. Been to the Dr for advice and he thinks that perhaps the SSRI antidepressants aren't working with the post menopausal body and it's time to switch to another kind which has less sexual dysfunction as side effects.

So, as of tomorrow, I'm stopping the SSRIs and starting on a new style antidepressant. The theory is that the new one will catch me as I fall off the old one. But I'm a bit worried about the transition. If I start to act out of character or be mean to people (who don't deserve it), can you please pull me up on it?

thanks in advance....and hoping this message was unnecessary.

Sweetie... somehow I missed this. I'm so sorry. I'm there for you.

B's menopausal too. It's been a very sad time for us - we had hoped to have a child together... and I may have been/be short with people when I shouldn't be on here. Get my back too?

[basilandthyme]

Sweetie... somehow I missed this. I'm so sorry. I'm there for you.

B's menopausal too. It's been a very sad time for us - we had hoped to have a child together... and I may have been/be short with people when I shouldn't be on here. Get my back too?

Hugs to you and B, HIA - I didn't know you were hoping for a child. And yes, I have your back too - though I haven't seen you give an undeserved bollocking to anyone.

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How's it going for you, Basil? Some posters on here deserve a good shit kick so don't sweat your words =)

Ok time for an update: It's been a week since switching from the SSRIs to the new brand - and I haven't wanted to kill anyone. This is a good thing.

Though the bad thing is that the quick fix I was hoping for with my sex drive hasn't happened, so now it looks like I have to continue on the journey of figuring it out. I think there will have to be a whole lot of reconnecting with my hubby and with myself. Not that I thought there was anything missing, but obviously something isn't quite right.

[KingZ]

God damn, this thread is going to give me diabetes.

[Wakeup]

Though the bad thing is that the quick fix I was hoping for with my sex drive hasn't happened, so now it looks like I have to continue on the journey of figuring it out. I think there will have to be a whole lot of reconnecting with my hubby and with myself. Not that I thought there was anything missing, but obviously something isn't quite right.

Try watching couples porn together. One of those one's where there's a bit of a story and they make love instead of grunting and rutting until it scares one's vagina shut. lol
A erotic vid might stimulate your libido.

[KingZ]

Try watching couples porn together. One of those one's where there's a bit of a story and they make love instead of grunting and rutting until it scares one's vagina shut.

What is it with you and vaginal fear?

If anyone's afraid of the vag, here, it's you.

[HeartIsAching]

God damn, this thread is going to give me diabetes.

F uck off.

[KingZ]

F uck off.

Thank you, dear. You just saved my pancreas.

[michelle23]

Hey basil. I used to work with these natural aloe vera products. Theres one called multi maca which is a natural vitamin that is designed for reproductive health. In general its for women who are finding it difficult to get pregnant but it also boosts libido. Id recommend it to you only im not sure would it put you at risk of getting pregnant. I could get more info if your interested though. Hugs to you. The only other thing I can think of is exercise-i know that helps increase drive and you could also visit a health store to see if theres anything else.

Theres also this cardio-vascular vitiman called argi+. Its good for overall health but also increases blood flow so can give the sex drive a boost hope this helps.

Hugs to you too HIA. How old is your wife? Perhaps the multi maca could help? Lots of women have had good results with it but I obviously wouldnt recommend it without discussing it with a doctor first as I am no expert

[HeartIsAching]

Just turned 50. We've been trying for a few years... Dr. said her hormone levels were still normal. Pretty much gave up a little while back when her periods started getting irregular.

[Wakeup]

What is it with you and vaginal fear?

If anyone's afraid of the vag, here, it's you.

There is a reason why my password was "fuvkoffwaffle" for a time.