Generalized anxiety disorder and depression?

i had gad and depression for many years now. i just got diagnosed three years or so. i been getting medications that do work but they decreses my labido, my sexual desire. and that has detoriarated my relationship with my husband. does anyone kow of a better medication or alternative methods that i can use since i need help and . my anxiety goes away but once the medication wears of in a couple of months it comes back again. help anyone

I have had depression since I was 14. I have found that eating food without chemicals and exercising very important in managing the problem. I have also found acupuncture to be very useful. My depression is worse in the winter, and so I use a S.A.D. light in the mornings which help. I now only need to be on drugs when I am going through extreme stress.

Talk to your Dr. about your concerns. There are some meds that don't have that side effect. Paxil will kill your love life. Buspar won't.

There are medications with a decreased sexual side effect quality. Wellbutrin, for example, makes such a claim. It was true that I was hornier with my girlfriend while on Wellbutrin, but it didn't work for my biploar depression and made me crazy. Could be her fault, gotta admit, my point is there are other options.

For an alternative approach, you should start exercising (e.g. walking) 30 minutes a day, by yourself. Find a good book to read. Meds will decrease your sex drive. Exercise will fuel it, and make you feel better physically, mentally and emotionally.

Hi I am on bus bar, topamax, and Zoloft, they all deal with anxiety, depression, and do not interfere with you sex life. plus there is a benefit in using topamax. It has helped me to lose the extra weight that I put on that made me feel less than desirable to my mate. since i have been on there's medications, I have had no problems in the bedroom. And have found myself having alot more energy.