I knew that the title would get your attention. However I do have some ligit questions to ask.<P>Recovery has been a time of hightened sexuality for my wife and I. She told me she felt like I was marking my terratory and I guess I was so I have been letting her initiate sex now. Because sex is one of her top emotional needs, we haven't slowed down that much. Well that's the background story. I will refer back to that in a sec.<P>We discussed my depression over the weekend and one point she brought up is that I have been showing symptoms of clinical depression for some time. Now the depression is extreem for obvious reasons but while we are together it is not a problem. As soon as we go to work, the fear, anger, and paranoia set back in. She does not know the extent I feel these, I only mentioned that I feel these things and worry that I may do something unfounded and stupid. I aksed her if she would feel any less of me if I went to the Dr for some meds. (A macho fear, I guess) She said ofcourse not. She had been on anti-depressants when we first met so she groks in fullness. Now the question: I have heard that men can say goodbye to their sex drive if they are on meds. Is this true and how bad is this effect? Considering her need for sex, it is more important that I be horny and crazy than otherwise.<P>Forgive me if you find the topic offensive, but I need to know.

Go and ask your Doc for Serzone, it takes the edge off the depression. Clears your mind and does not affect your sex drive. One of the few that doesn't.<P>Try it and see if it works good for your mood. Don't worry about the sex since it doesn't hamper it.. This was also shown in studies on it too.<P>J

<BR>Joe in TX,<P>Another good one is Wellbutrin. Most of the SSRIs will do a real number on your libido. Check out <A HREF="http://www.depression.com" TARGET=_blank>www.depression.com</A> for more info.<P>Good luck,<P>Bystander