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Are there any supplements or prescriptions that can help low dopamine levels?

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I’ve been on Wellbutrin and Cymbalta for years. I had TMS last year in hopes of seeing if I needed to continue prescriptions. After completion of a series of TMS treatments and stopping medications I found I did have a depression issue
My original thought was possibly my depression diagnosis could have been missed diagnosed Peri Menopause and a serious injury to my back
Since completing the TMS and getting back on the medications I have zero interest in sex. This low drive is not normal for… read more

May 6
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First, congratulations on reducing alcohol consumption — that's a genuinely meaningful win, and it can actually support both mood and overall health.

Missing intimacy after 48 years together is completely understandable, and the good news is this is a very common and treatable side effect of antidepressants like Wellbutrin Show Full Answer

First, congratulations on reducing alcohol consumption — that's a genuinely meaningful win, and it can actually support both mood and overall health.

Missing intimacy after 48 years together is completely understandable, and the good news is this is a very common and treatable side effect of antidepressants like Wellbutrin and Cymbalta. Low sex drive related to depression and antidepressants has several possible causes:

- Medication side effects — Antidepressants can interfere with signals between the brain and sexual organs
- Low dopamine — Reduced dopamine can lessen the sensation of pleasure and desire
- Low energy and sleep disturbances — Both common depression symptoms that dampen sex drive
- Emotional factors — Feelings of hopelessness or disconnection can reduce interest in intimacy Talking to your doctor is really the most important next step. They can help by:

- Adjusting medication dose or switching to one with fewer sexual side effects
- Checking hormone levels — since hormonal shifts can significantly impact sex drive
- Recommending talk therapy like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) As one MyDepressionTeam member shared after a medication change: *"Once I changed medications, my sex drive came back!"*

While waiting, nonsexual intimacy like holding hands or cuddling can help maintain that emotional closeness with your partner. Regular exercise can also improve blood flow and arousal.

Being open with your doctor about this is key — they may not bring it up unless you do.

May 6

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