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    Libido and quitting booze? Can you get it UP? (sex talk dont read if offended)

    Hey Gang,

    I have a question for you. Since I have quit alcohol my libido has gone way down, in fact it does not exists.

    I know longer want to masturbate or have sex with my partner. I had to have a sperm test last week as we are trying to conceive and it was almost impossible for me to do the deed.

    I have not been Horney for 3 weeks, basically the same amount of time I have quit.

    I take meds for depression and bi ? polar. I have listed the new drugs (since started quitting) and the old drugs that I still take and did take when I had Libido.

    Pre Meds
    Pristiq
    Serqueal
    Meds while quitting
    Pristiq
    Serquael
    Naltrexone
    Valium
    Vit B
    Fish Oil

    Has anyone else experienced this on their quit attempt? Will I remain limp for ever
    If drinking is interfering with your work, you're probably a heavy drinker. If work is interfering with your drinking, you're probably an alcoholic.
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    Libido and quitting booze? Can you get it UP? (sex talk dont read if offended)

    Well those meds are notorious for causing the libido issues you describe. Please have a talk with you doctor!
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      Libido and quitting booze? Can you get it UP? (sex talk dont read if offended)

      Me too Martye........ But it is coming back with a vengeance this last couple of weeks......so go with the flow.

      Check my quit date.....it was about 3 months before normality returned

      I am female BTW.....but was always an HB ( if you know what I mean)

      I think this is more common than discussed here.

      The baby making can and should wait til your quit is secure......the LAST thing you need right now is the stress of a new baby TBH

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        Libido and quitting booze? Can you get it UP? (sex talk dont read if offended)

        The psychotropic meds have side effects of decreased sexual performance etc. Have you tried some of the holistic anti-anxiety remedies recommended in the book, or through your doc so you could maybe get off some of the meds. It will take your body some time to find homeostasis now that you have withdrawn a toxin. And you may be experiencing more from the psychotropics because you are not drinking so they are able to fully work on your system. I'd prescribe time, a trip to the doc, and a look into homeopathic healing. (Dr. Tree but I don't have my degree yet...working on it though!)
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          Libido and quitting booze? Can you get it UP? (sex talk dont read if offended)

          Im not touchin this one with a 10 foot pole..............:H
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            Libido and quitting booze? Can you get it UP? (sex talk dont read if offended)

            I think blaming it on "quitting the booze", instead of blaming it on all the drugs is a little short sighted. I'm 44, and I have never had a problem, but since I have quit I haven't had an issue because I am healthier than I have been in 20 years. Basically quitting has been a positive for my sex life.

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              Libido and quitting booze? Can you get it UP? (sex talk dont read if offended)

              Nelz;1451952 wrote: Im not touchin this one with a 10 foot pole..............:H
              Well I am not touching anything with umm anything, so any similar experiences would be greatly appriciated!
              If drinking is interfering with your work, you're probably a heavy drinker. If work is interfering with your drinking, you're probably an alcoholic.

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                Libido and quitting booze? Can you get it UP? (sex talk dont read if offended)

                :H
                martye;1451957 wrote: Well I am not touching anything with umm anything, so any similar experiences would be greatly appriciated!
                . Sorry... But you didn't mention if Pristiq or seroquel dosages were changed?

                If not, probably due to Valium or naltrexone but definitely don't change or touch anything without discussing it w your doctor....
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                  Libido and quitting booze? Can you get it UP? (sex talk dont read if offended)

                  Alcoholic;1451958 wrote: :H. Sorry... But you didn't mention if Pristiq or seroquel dosages were changed?

                  If not, probably due to Valium or naltrexone but definitely don't change or touch anything without discussing it w your doctor....
                  Nothing has changed in my meds still same dosage - it is just the fact that my willy no no works
                  If drinking is interfering with your work, you're probably a heavy drinker. If work is interfering with your drinking, you're probably an alcoholic.

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                    Libido and quitting booze? Can you get it UP? (sex talk dont read if offended)

                    martye;1451959 wrote: Nothing has changed in my meds still same dosage - it is just the fact that my willy no no works
                    This made me smile, well laff actually

                    But on a serious note. It could well be psychological that you arent feeling horny at the moment. I know lots of women who experience lack of libido when they first quit. The body and mind are going through so many changes. And for some people they have only ever performed under the influence. So its a huge deal to start feeling all nice and sexy when sober.

                    I agree with Kuya re conception during an early quit. We are so fragile during this time its important not to rock the boat. You will be a much better dad if you give yourself sometime to recover.

                    A check with the doc is a great idea, but as you have been taking the drugs for a long time., it might well not be them, just the process of becoming sober.
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                      Libido and quitting booze? Can you get it UP? (sex talk dont read if offended)

                      And thinking about it some more......maybe subconsciously you know you don't want another baby at the moment.
                      Try re instigating birth control and see if that helps.

                      Worth a try eh?

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                        Libido and quitting booze? Can you get it UP? (sex talk dont read if offended)

                        kuya;1451994 wrote: And thinking about it some more......maybe subconsciously you know you don't want another baby at the moment.
                        Try re instigating birth control and see if that helps.

                        Worth a try eh?
                        I understand now may not be the best time to be a new father ? well in 9 months. The reason is my partner has rheumatoid arthritis; she has come off her drugs a while ago when we first started planning. So whilst not on these drugs she is in extreme pain. She can?t keep coming on and off the drugs as the risk that the drug won?t take again so she has to live in pain until she is pregnant.
                        If drinking is interfering with your work, you're probably a heavy drinker. If work is interfering with your drinking, you're probably an alcoholic.

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                          Libido and quitting booze? Can you get it UP? (sex talk dont read if offended)

                          I don't know how old you are Mart, but I'm 57 and things just don't work as well as they used to. That being said I think if you doctor will prescribe some 20mg Cealis (bad spelling) you will notice...


                          A BIG DIFFERENCE!!!!!!!!! Good Luck

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                            Libido and quitting booze? Can you get it UP? (sex talk dont read if offended)

                            kuya;1451994 wrote: And thinking about it some more......maybe subconsciously you know you don't want another baby at the moment.
                            Try re instigating birth control and see if that helps.

                            Worth a try eh?
                            That was my first thought. It could be that that "higher self" of yours is saying ...NO WAY THAT IT's Baby makin time!!!
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                              Libido and quitting booze? Can you get it UP? (sex talk dont read if offended)

                              martye;1452023 wrote: I understand now may not be the best time to be a new father ? well in 9 months. The reason is my partner has rheumatoid arthritis; she has come off her drugs a while ago when we first started planning. So whilst not on these drugs she is in extreme pain. She can?t keep coming on and off the drugs as the risk that the drug won?t take again so she has to live in pain until she is pregnant.
                              So this makes it even more of a pressure Martye........whole can of worms then?

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