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Originally posted by Fashionable But Anonymous
This is what I believe. Em has come very close to acknowledging this, too, but is against medication.
I actually think it is dysthmia - which is a milder, longer-term form of depression - combined with a bit of social and general anxiety disorder.
Does medication really help? I've heard it can make the person more pleasant, but can have a negative impact on that person's libido. Obviously, this would help one problem, but exacerbate the other.
To the person who asked about other problems, I don't think there are any. We both enjoy our jobs and have good realationships with each other's families.
Lack of friends is sort of an issue, but that goes back to the bit of social anxiety my spouse has, which means we don't go out much.
To be sure, I am not the perfect spouse. I'm positive my spouse has issues with me, but I do my best to address them when they are identified and commented on.
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The medication can have an effect on libido. It varies depending on which medicine is used (I've heard that Prozac and its ilk are worse w/r/t this than wellbutrin and similar). One possibility would be treatment of the social anxiety. Not aware that Xanax has sexual side effects (but if I were you, I'd look into that and not take my word for it).
I've known people in relationships like yours and from my experience, if you don't take some action soon, it is unlikely to be a happy relationship long-term. Seriously, marriage counseling is still my advice to you.
