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    Susie Bright: Our letter and reply about Paxil-- and other SSRI antidepressant therapies-- initiated so much discussion, that I opened up a new thread on my persona... more »
    Keep it cool: When I started SSRI's I also had sexual side effects. I told my doctor and he combined my medication with wellbutrin and they went away. Also DO NOT... more »
    dirtdevilabortion: I'm the writer of the first letter. I didn't find Susie and Aretha's advice or attitudes too alarming- I guess I'm used to it, and I am kind of wary o... more »
    BytheSea: The first question? Really. Awful answers. Fear mongering with very little information. Do not take a drug holiday. Take your meds every day, the sam... more »
    bellabean: certainly SSRIs are serious drugs and you should be monitored closely while on them. But, I am a little offended by the way they were approached here.... more »
    denna: I was a virgin until oh, about a month ago. I'm 22, and a fat lady, and I don't regret it at all. (I'm also on SSRIs, partyyy.) Personally, being in ... more »
    Natalie-Marie: I'm 21 and I JUST had sex for the first time a couple of months ago. I always felt like a freak.... like I was so OLD. But I'm realising, that it's re... more »
    Penny: The advice to the first question wasn't bad, but the delivery was awful. And, while I don't mind being called crazy, I am guessing some do. Jussayin... more »
    Dancingfrog: DO NOT go off meds on your own! See a doctor before, and make sure it's a doctor qualified in the problem you are having. It's actually quite dangerou... more »
    SarahMC: Also, it is COMPLETELY irresponsible of you to recommend taking a vacation from their SSRIs. Jesus Christ, the 48 hour period I went without Cymbalta... more »
    BlueMorpho: Ugh. Was the first bit sponsored by the Church of Scientology? more »
    tiredfairy: I'm not on any meds, but I have many friends who are on SSRI's, and one thing I can tell you...do NOT go off them on your own. Ever. One friend "deto... more »
    Isi: Please folks, if you're having libido-crushing (or other significant) side-effects from SSRIs, find a provider who isn't afraid to perhaps radically r... more »
    Political Party Girl: Grace, here's what I think the should have been said: The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration has a searchable database of no-cost or lo... more »
    morninggloria: I'm not on any sort of SSRI, but my favorite author was. David Foster Wallace put himself on a "drug holiday" and ended up hanging himself about a ye... more »
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    Too Fat For Sex? — Or Too Crazy?

    Susie and Aretha Bright believe that mother-daughter teamwork is the answer - or maybe the last resort - for your sex advice needs. Send us questions! Mail to sexperts@jezebel.com. Today, SSRIs Killed My Sex Life- and Too Fat For Sex. More »