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lobstershack
Australia
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 Posted - 08/03/2005 : 22:02:36
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Did anyone experience a (dramatic) loss in their sex drive when they were experiencing their TMS pain? I'm certain that pain of any sort dampens the libido, it's just that most of the time I feel plain sterile. I know this is probably a combination of factors: my TMS paid and symptoms still hanging around (although much better) and the issues regarding my sexualty. Sometimes though I get sad thinking about how I used to feel and if I'll ever feel that way again. Is this the gremlin?
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yowire
USA
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Posted - 08/04/2005 : 09:29:07
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Hi Seth,
I have also experienced this dramatic loss of sex drive during my years of other TMS symptoms. I believe it is just another manifestation of TMS. This has improved for me somewhat since I've begun doing the work, but not completely yet. I believe that it will resolve completely in time. I,m sure it will for you also. From your previous posts I recall that you are on a few medications. Have you looked into the possibility of libido problems caused by these medications?
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marytabby
USA
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Posted - 08/06/2005 : 06:06:15
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| Seth, the only thing that affected my libido as a TMS'er is when I was put on an anti-depressant. I quickly got off of the pill and was fine again. |
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lobstershack
Australia
250 Posts |
Posted - 08/06/2005 : 13:06:27
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I wish that was my case. This has been an issue for me way before I started the meds, which I'm practically off of at this point (150mg of Wellbutrin is all I'm taking currently). I noticed the decrease in sexual interest about a year or so after the pain began. But, I'm pretty certain that it's all related to the physical symptoms and my body putting efforts in other areas, just not sex unfortunately.
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yowire
USA
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Posted - 08/06/2005 : 18:51:46
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Hi Seth,
If you're sure its not the meds and all other conditions have been ruled out then it is definitely TMS. Don't make the mistake of thinking that it is due to your other pain or symptoms. It is a symptom all its own. Otherwise you may become overly frustrated when all your pains are gone and the sexual desire is still low. I feel that the unconscious mind tries to make us believe in connections that do not really exist in order to create doubts and to throw us off course.
I'm going through the same thing right now. I believe its just a matter of reconditioning the mind. It just takes time.
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yowire
USA
70 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2005 : 10:39:18
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Seth,
What I was trying to say in my above post is that you may be inadvertently thinking physically about your low sex drive.
You are aware that your pain is caused by emotional issues but in regard to the libido issue you seem to be looking for a physical cause in a roundabout way.
You posted:
But, I'm pretty certain that it's all related to the physical symptoms and my body putting efforts in other areas, just not sex unfortunately.
This suggests that your thoughts about your libido are still focused on the body. You must focus on the emotional issues underlying this symptom. This may be why you've made little progress in this area.
You must tell your brain that you are aware of what it is doing, that you won't be fooled or distracted by this strategy. When you notice that you are feeling a lack of desire, think about emotional issues. You know the drill.
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I might have mentioned this before...
