Does depression suppress Penis erection?

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I took antidepressants for anxiety for 11 months. I rapidly lost the ability to become sexually aroused - no libido (mental), and my penis became physically numb. 18 months after having quit the medications, my penis has had some sensation return but the mental component is still not there - if I get an erection, I rapidly lose it without constant stimulation because the physical sensations are not that intense, and my brain simply does not get aroused.

Life has been lonely these last 2.5 years. It has really forced me to think about what else matters in my life since sexual arousal/release is muted at best.
 

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I took antidepressants for anxiety for 11 months. I rapidly lost the ability to become sexually aroused - no libido (mental), and my penis became physically numb. 18 months after having quit the medications, my penis has had some sensation return but the mental component is still not there - if I get an erection, I rapidly lose it without constant stimulation because the physical sensations are not that intense, and my brain simply does not get aroused.

Life has been lonely these last 2.5 years. It has really forced me to think about what else matters in my life since sexual arousal/release is muted at best.


I can relate...

I miss the erections that i use to get for no reason...
 
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Depression will definitely suppress sex drive and erections. I also notice my penis is smaller when I'm depressed. Not sure if anyone else experiences that.
I know this is an old post...but thought I'd comment anyways. I totally have experienced a smaller dick when I'm depressed. I've tried so many different anti-depression meds too. Some with side effect. I just started Pristiq and strangely enough...its helped my penis. I feel fuller and when I jacked off...I had a decent feeling. I'm normally a quick shooter...but his actually helped.