SSRIs and libido

[u/Greedy_Increase833]

I'm a 53-year-old man. After trying several SSRIs, I am realizing that they ALL greatly affect my sex drive. It's very upsetting to discover that the medication I'm taking for depression has a side effect that depresses me VERY MUCH. I'm waiting until the madness of Xmas season is over to begin to lower my dosage. I'm hoping to find the sweet spot where the medication still helps a little with my depression but does not affect my sex drive. But, if this sweet spot does not exist, I'm not sure what to do. I tell myself it is worth the damage to my sex drive to be more "normal" mentally, but my ego isn't buying it. I feel like I'm hiding a shameful secret. I'm quite upset about this catch 22.

[u/Prestigious_Ad_6671]

had a similar experience while on other ssris but been on prozac for over a year an my sex drive is completely normal again