rnnstr91: PGAD

[rnnstr91]

I have developed PGAD 8 times in my life while on a variety of antidepressants (Prozac, Zoloft, Pristiq, Lexapro, Seroquel, Lamotrigine, and most recently Amitryptiline). On Prozac it was severe and lasted 2 years. The other times it went away within days/weeks of stopping the drugs. I’ve currently had a mild case caused by Amytripline for 3 weeks now. I stopped the drug two weeks after starting it as soon as I felt the pgad begin. I am worried this time it won’t go away which is terrifying because there isn’t really a successful treatment for it. This is my fear every time I get it. My issue is that I have severe depression, anxiety and depersonalization disorder and feel I cannot get better without psych meds. Each time I try a new psych med it either gives me PGAD or doesn’t help my depression/anxiety. I am at a loss for what to do. I have an amazing life that I can’t enjoy and since I can’t seem to tolerate any drugs even a partial recovery seems hopeless. Any advice would be appreciated! Not sure what to do anymore. 

Edited January 6, 2018 by Shep
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[Shep]

Hi, rnnstr91.

 

Welcome to SA.

 

We have a number of people dealing with PGAD, so you'll find helpful information and advice here. For more, please see:

 

Persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD)

 

Some information on withdrawal symptoms:

 

What is withdrawal syndrome? 

 

The Windows and Waves Pattern of Stabilization

 

Healing from antidepressants. Patterns of recovery video (4 minutes)

 

Depending on your history, you may benefit from a small reinstatement, but we'll need more information first.

 

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Please use this thread to document your symptoms and to ask questions. 

[cathyfrench]

Dear rnnstr91,

 

I also have PGAD since taking and withdrawing too fast from the SRI Sertraline (zoloft) 50 mg, 9 months ago.  I am really sorry to read you've got PGAD from Amitryptiline because I thought the tricyclic antidepressants weren't supposed to trigger PGAD (only the SSRI and SNRI). When you were on Prozac did you have PGAD while on Prozac or did you spend 2 years without taking any antidepressant and PGAD stayed for 2 years and slowly disapeared ?

 

There are 2 groups that can answer a lot of questions on PGAD ( I hope Alto and the Surviving Antidepressant moderators don't mind if I post their contact references)

 

The forum dedicated to people who suffer from Pudendal Neuralgia (PGAD can be a symptom of Pudendal Neuralgia) are following a lot of researches on PGAD and know the condition well. 

 

http://www.pudendalhope.info/forum/viewforum.php?f=2&sid=7e15b2d8ddcc9f0db9f165ca02c7ffac

 

And the PGAD  Facebook Support Group for women who suffer from PGAD. There are women in the Facebook group  including me who have a PGAD induced from antidepressants alongside women suffering from PGAD related to PN, IC and Restless Leg Syndrom  :

 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/980353255348348/

 

Maybe they can also give you support regarding PGAD.

 

I hope your PGAD will disapear soon and that you will get better.

 

Take care

 

Cathy

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hello everyone i m too suffering from pgad after abruptly stopping antidepressant please someone guide me

[Altostrata]

time, please start a topic for yourself in the Introductions forum.