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• Stand up for other people. Period.
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Did pills make me ace?
Hi Bea,
First of all, congratulations on taking a big step towards managing your anxiety. I know firsthand how hard it is to reach out for help and talk about treatment options and I’m proud of you! I also unfortunately know firsthand how side effects from psychiatric medications can affect your body and emotions — and also, how mental health conditions can interact with things like sexual desire.
Here’s the very short answer to your question: Pills didn’t make you ace!
There are a few things to unpack here: how your mental health can affect your feelings and sexuality; how psychiatric
