Like many others, I deal with clinical depression. It’s been a long-time issue for me. My body just doesn’t produce the hormones needed to keep me as cheerful and positive as I used to be. The condition is serious enough that I take medication twice daily, but this routine keeps my low moods rare—just occasional down days or short stretches. Thanks to years of adjusting my medications, I’ve found one that preserves my sex drive.
Before we started our two-month journey into MC, sexual activity and masturbation (when I had the energy) offered some temporary comfort on tougher days. I can confirm that having an orgasm releases those feel-good chemicals into my blood.
During this relatively short time with my wife managing my orgasms, I haven’t seen major shifts in how I handle my mental health. Like many here, we’ve become a happier and closer couple, but I’m worried about the long haul because chastity seems to constantly influence our emotions (and maybe hormones).
Has anyone dealt with depression while doing MC? Good or bad experiences? I’d like to know what might be ahead for me.