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Does dipression causes an increased sex drive?
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Usually people : Who suffer from depression have a decreased sex drive.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Not usually: On the contrary, depression will make you lose all desires about everything. Mania, on the other hand, will make you hyper sexual and more flirty. They can combine in some cases, making very difficult to judge only from the sexual desire point of view.
Answered 5/9/2016
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