Unusual depression symptom...

[Tude]

I'm not depressed at the moment, but I was for a long time. I have come to realize that I was horny a lot while I was depressed. Now that I'm not depressed, my libido had gone way down. Anyone else feel like this? I don't drink, smoke, or do drugs, and I've never been on meds for anything, and have no health conditions. Am I just weird?!

 

[effie]

Libido can fluctuate up and down in life - it does commonly decrease when people are depressed, but everyone experiences depression differently - I certainly wouldn't say you are "weird" Maybe that was one thing that wasn't hit by your depression, so a lot of your energy went into it, where as now you are generally happier so things are a bit more balanced?

Or maybe it's just the natural up-and-down nature of stuff like that.. are you stressed at all at the moment? That is another common cause..

I'd try not to let it worry you - I am sure it will come back

 

[k1ndz0n3]

I can relate. I went through some depression recently,d found an increase in desire for sex. A drop in desire afterwards also. ; had no counseling, or drug therapy. I think that the brain sends the signals for sexual desire as part of an instinctual self-preservation mechanism. When we feel no desire to survive, that instinct to procreate is triggered. Also the chemicals released during orgasm, I believe are natural anti-depressants. I have no research to back this up beyond personal experience. You are not 'wierd' for having these,or any feeling. Feelings are not facts, and feelings are always changing. I hopr this is of help to you. I think others will agree with me, and may have more references as proof of what I said.
Be well,
<KZ>

 

[footscrazy]

I found this going through a really tough time earlier this year, but only with my boyfriend, and I know I was craving the deep emotional connection with him during a time that words couldn't explain my sadness.

 

[Tude]

Thanks for the responses so far It's been over 2 years since I was last depressed, and my libido went down. I guess what Kindzone (sp.) said makes sense, about the chemicals released during orgasm being anti-depressants. Although I wasn't suicidal, I just really hated my life. Effie, I'm not stressed at this time. I mean, sometimes I have hectic days at work, but as soon as I get home, I'm relieved that I handled things so well and feel ready for the next day. I hope this is a normal fluctuation, because I don't want to have to be depressed to feel horny all the time lol! Footscrazy, are you feeling better?