[Don W]

shotcake, I had the low sex drive problems with the Paxil I was on. My problem was letting it go too long. I was feeling better so accepted it as the price. I was wrong. They have now swithced me to another. Also, my doctor gave an additional one to offset any sexual problems. In your case deciding what is causing the problem will be difficult. Medication or hysterectomy. I'd suggest the same as before. Keep your doctor informed and up to date on problems. I also understand your feeling of taking medications. For a long time I lived for the day to be removed from them. Sort of a sign I was getting better. The real sign was accepting the medication. I questioned " is the "New Don" real or just out of a bottle? Well. I came to understand that the "Old Don" was out of an alcohol bottle. The medication won't make you feel better or worse, I fel anyway. It will only help you deal with issues. Being able to deal with issues and events has made me feel better. You see the things that happen to us happen to everyone else in the world. What bothered me was watching them handle it, and I couldn't. I also want to point out that it can take awhile to benifit fuuly from the Zoloft. Also, some side affects will pass, so give your body time to adjust. I'll tell you what you might already know. Be sure to scout out all the bathrooms on your travel routes. I'll give the names of my new ones. I'm so glad you are here. Thanks for sharing with us. Many don't understand that from the very first post you help others also. Just being open like you are, helps other to not feel alone, or their the only ones.
Like I said I was embarrased to mention the side affects because of sexual abuse as a child. Then one night I read a post from someone that was experencing the same. Fear, embarrasment, shame etc, can't be avoided. We must overcome it. Remember that along with the Zoloft you might want to consider a support group or an individual to help cope and learn. The biggest thing to lay a solid foundation in recovery is knowledge and support. And of course stay connected here no matter what. There are people from all over the world and different time zones. I get responses at 3 am just the same as 3 pm. Plus, as an added bonus, I work the evening shift at a hospital and can log on mant times. We are here to help each other. Don W