Can anxiety cause a low sex drive?

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OddBeMe Master
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Definitely. Everything’s psychological. And anxiety is linked to depression which is a chemical problem that can be easily fixed. I’m on light meds and have gone to therapy in the past to help me think clearer.
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ArrowheadSW Master
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Yes! Anxiety can lower the sex drive. Can put you out of the mood.
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missy52 Xper 5
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Yes, yes it can. Anxiety has physical manifestations that are different in everyone but that is a very common symptom of it.
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- itfactsgurl
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  Why tho or how
- missy52
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  I have no clue but when my anxiety was the worst, I went to sleep every night ACTUALLY feeling my heart was gonna stop and I was gonna die. Low sex drive is minor symptom at that but if you masturbate, it'll actually help with your sex drive and your anxiety.
- missy52
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  To help your loved one, take them out. A change of scenery and good music help A LOT. And encourage them to speak. To get what's in their heads out so they can feel lighter. Help them meditate and take them to therapy. If this is your S. O. court and romance them. Make then feel like that silly middle school boy with a crush that they were (or girl). Set the table. Buy roses and candles and make them feel special. And after dinner, slide them into you and make love.
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- itfactsgurl
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  What if you don’t live with your S. O
- missy52
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  Do you guys live in the same county?
- itfactsgurl
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  Yes we do
- missy52
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  Oh that's awesome! I'll give you a proper response tomorrow. Rn, im really sleepy

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DavidFox Yoda
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Yes anxiety certainly can block the ability to feel your body in your brain. That blockage certainly can cause a lowered sex drive. Is this person your significant other or a friend of yours? And how was their drive before the anxiety ramped up?
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- DavidFox
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  Sounds like it’s your SO you don’t live with? First thing is make sure they have seen a doctor recently and it’s noting health related. Noticeable drops in the sex drive can be a sign something changed in their body so getting a clean Bill of health is step 1. If they are healthy then you can talk to them casually and listen to why they are anxious. Lower levels of anxiety can be managed by light therapy and knowing they can talk to you may being back more intimacy into your relationship. If that’s not helping I agree with Missy about planning a way to remove them from their routine and create a special environment that can both let them relax as well as stimulate them in new ways. You could accomplish this by booking a weekend trip at a hotel a few hours drive away. Going on a mini vacation together where they can sleep in, see some sites, or do an activity they enjoy like playing golf or going out on a boat may release some happy endorphins and get their minds off of the anxiety they are feeling. If that ends up helping their sexual desire increase you can do similar things for them at their house such as planned dates or a staycation. Usually if the person wants help they will find it or ask others to support them. By you taking action and showing how much you care it can only help strengthen your connection with each other
magiusX26 Guru
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very much so
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GermanGuy87 Yoda
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maybe
for me though it does the opposite
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Iron_Man Master
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Yes...
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AmeerX Guru
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It does
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Jacobthedude Xper 1
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Yea it can absolutely kill libido
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- Jacobthedude
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  To help someone I recommend therapy, meditation, patients, and just talking to them about the issue in a really non judgmental way and try to keep pressure off of them
dudeinohio Master
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yes it can. Depression can too.
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Gedaria Master
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It can affect it...
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Twalli Master
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No, but it can make it hard for you to be comfortable enough to have sex.
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In_Trance Master
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Absolutely
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Whtevernever Xper 6
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Absolutely.
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andy530 Guru
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Yea it definitely can
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Valnac Guru
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Sure it can.
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Horny4lifecuatro Xper 2
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Nooooooo😉
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- Horny4lifecuatro
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  I will hit that kitty hard all day and cum every time +× with anxiety😉
UrBrotherCain Xper 5
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yes, I have ptsd and anxiety can even make me go soft. even if im really into it.
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rustymopp Xper 5
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Yes,
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Joe1956 Xper 6
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absolutely... stress, anxiety... very powerful forces...
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Raghuyadav Xper 3
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Absolutely yes...
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micap Xper 1
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Yes it can just like stress can cause issues as well.
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Anonymous
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O yes surely.
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