Hi,

I am a F25 and have always felt a deep sadness and self hatred for as long as I can remember. I have always been shy by nature, which progressed into social anxiety as in my adult years, especially after losing both my parents. My family doctor knows all this and asked me if I wanted to try medication, which I have always been on the fence about because of side effects. I said I was willing to try as I have felt like my mental health is deterioriating year after year, and I have been isolating myself more and more.

I started searching the internet and came across PSSD which scared the shit out of me. My sex life is one of the only things that bring me pleasure and happiness in this life, and I could not imagine losing that part of myself.

However, most people I've seen talking about their experiences with PSSD have taken SSRI's for a few years or have taken them in their adolescence/young adults. My dr suggested 10mg for 2 weeks to see how my body reacts and then upping to 20mg

If I take 10mg for 2 weeks to see if it helps me mentally and emotionally, am I at risk of maybe having PSSD at such a low dose and for only 2 weeks?

I am still very on the fence about taking them, but I am also desperately looking for a way to improve my mental health.

Thank you for your help and advice