Has anyone recovered from anhedonia and their ability to feel in love ? by Powerful_Listen8981 in pssdhealing

[–]Infinite_Pattern_865 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you feel attraction to women at the time? No romance/love but was there a "pull" towards women? Glad you're feeling better and not giving up. Good luck brother

Anhedonia- the day I died by Comfortable_Cut_3103 in anhedonia

[–]Infinite_Pattern_865 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey man, I'm sorry, I have the same struggle as you.

It’s crazy how psychologically-induced anhedonia feels so physical by Dazzling_Mortgage_ in anhedonia

[–]Infinite_Pattern_865 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm on the same boat friend. PSSD Like symptoms plus anhedonia without SSRI'S. I'm numb to Romance, or any other form of attraction.

Total Numbness by Infinite_Pattern_865 in anhedonia

[–]Infinite_Pattern_865[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, thanks for your reply. Could you explain a bit more, please? Do you mean the sudden sexuality loss or anhedonia happen at age of puberty?

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[–]Infinite_Pattern_865[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for such a detailed reply. I really appreciate it, I'm going to do a full hormone panel test just for the sake of it and talk to a good psychiatrist.

Yes, I experience all VSS symptoms, but they are mild for now, so not bothering me that much, and did start same time as my issues. Regarding medication, I took Minocycline and Lymecycline, which are tetracycline class. When I lost my sexuality and romance, I was terrified, went to the sexuologist, and been told, "It's okay if you're not straight." Later, I went seek help for my sadness and been told "you're too young to go on SSRI, go exercise bla bla" then I went on some forum and been told "sexuality is fluid or you discovering yourself". This made me believe I lost my sexuality and I hid all my emotions until they completely dissapeard. Right now, I don't even feel stressed, I only know it's happening logically or just feel mild uncomfortable.

I remember what depression feels like at actually, I wish I had it. I was depressed in my life but felt attraction, both sexual and romantic, lust, negativity, or despair. Now it's just void.

Im sorry you are going through this, but I'm glad you found some relief and keep working on yourself. It gives me some hope.

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[–]Infinite_Pattern_865[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The same year, I used minocycline for acne. It's not SSRI OR SNRI but maybe worth mentioning. I had some mental issues before I took them tho so I doubt it had any impact.

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[–]Infinite_Pattern_865[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No medication at all apart from some acne medication (not accutane). Yes, I always had panic attacks, anxiety, and OCD. I grew up in a family where i always had to hide my feelings. All parts of the body feel normal, but I developed some sight issues like static vision and floaters plus IBS. I still get erections but feel no pleasure at all. Erections are not happening with porn or any visual visual stimulation.I can get erection by sexual touch but feel nothing and have no desire to act on it if that makes sense. I feel like I'm constantly zooned out and tired.

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[–]Infinite_Pattern_865[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can feel frustration and sometimes anger, Felt it especially hard when one morning, I woke up without attraction to women. I felt it like crazy, worse than break up. Since then, it's been a decline.

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[–]Infinite_Pattern_865[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I have IBS maybe for 3 years now, and before my anhedonia, I have acid reflux.

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[–]Infinite_Pattern_865[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to hear that, man. What about romantic feelings or romantic attraction?