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Unable to think about or engage in sex due to work. is this causing depression in my husband?

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Which one of you?: Do you mean you are unable to think about sex? If so, it is possible it makes your husband feel disconnected to you, or unloved, and therefore depressed. You two need to talk or maybe seek counselling. If you mean he can't think about sex, that might be a symptom of depression. Either way, if you're concerned, he should seek help.

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Answered 8/18/2012

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