damonshouse

I have been on 50mg of Sertraline for over a year now and I have decided to come off them. I am now down to 1/2 a tablet every other day. I am feeling ok. I do have anxious moments, but generally I am ok. I want to learn how to live with my Asperger's and try to live as normal life as possible without the need for medication. So far so good.

I have had some counselling and therapy. I can have sex to a point, but it would never involve me climaxing

I have tried different things, I just start shaking and then I cry

I am very nervous of massage, if I can get relaxed enough, I can just about cope with it. The room has to be dark. I cannot even masturbate

Thank you for your comments. Maybe I just need to learn to touch myself first before trying it with others

I was abused as a small boy, so it's probably something to do with that. I am scared sexually. It's very frustrating

I have always lacked confidence and have always been shy. Even though I have been a model since a young age, I am still worried and anxious about taking my clothes off. I also have trouble allowing people to touch me intimately. I am not even keen on touching myself. Anyone else have these issues?

Thank you so much, that is kind of you.

Hi Linda,

Hello So here it goes, a little about me. I am 41 and I am Bisexual. I live with my partner in Surrey, near to London. Since a very young age, life has not been easy for me. I was sexually abused between the ages of 8-11 by a family friend (female) and since then I have struggled with life. As well as certain sexual fears, I also suffer from Anxiety, OCD and other aspects of Asperger's I am sure many of you can relate to this, but my main issues are: I cannot relax, my mind is so full of stuff all the time, I cannot switch off and relax I get worried and anxious about everything, even if it's something I am looking forward to. I am not keen on being a crowded place where I cannot see an easy exit. I have OCD and have to have a routine all the time, I have to plan things ahead. I am very shy and lack confidence. I have not had many sexual partners. I never think I look good enough. I fidget all the time, and have trouble sitting still. I am frustrated with most things. I get bored easily. I talk too much and don't mission too much. I can get angry and upset very easily. I could go on and on with this, but just wanted to put something down here to start with. It's good to be on this forum. Damon

I am reading a great book which I would highly recommend. It is called The Chimp Paradox

I am on Sertraline 50mg, and I have been on it now for around 8 months. It has helped me a lot by taking the edge off and my anxiety levels are a lot better The only thing I have noticed is that is does affect me sexually, but apart from that it's been fine