Does Citalopram stop you having loving feelings to your partner?

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I was on 20mg for 6months whilst coping with a divorce. Things got very acrimonious with the divorce and my GP was amazed how I got out of bed each day and coped, I was very emotional so he upped it from 20 to 40mg about 2 months ago. I've had no apparent side effects but the one thing I don't feel is any emotions and my new partner can feel me pushing him away as I don't seem to care and would rather be alone even though he is the most lovely guy. Has anyone else felt this lack of emotion for people you are close to? I want to reduce them to feel me again but know I still have a way to go with the divorce settlement. My parent wants me to see my GP as he feels I've changed over the last 4 weeks and barriers are up.

Following.. .yes I feel detached too...on any anti depressant as you have described. I'm on Prozac.

It made me a fucking arsehole.
I also noticed DP is way more loving and with it when he's not on AD. He was on sertraline. I think it's anti depressants tbh. They don't make you feel better, imo, they make you feel numb.

made me feel emnotionally numb and zombie like - changed to sertraline

I'm taking sertraline and it has probably saved my marriage, tbh. I was seriously thinking about leaving my husband before I started taking it. Fast forward three months on sertraline and I've now remembered that he's the best thing since sliced bread.

However, I am unable to feel anything sad or upsetting, and have gone from crying multiple times per day, to never crying at all. Even sad world events that would have previously really disturbed me barely register emotionally.

Whilst I'd like to regain some empathy for other people, I have to say that my life lately has been so peaceful and relaxing because I'm not on the brink of an emotional breakdown constantly.

I've never noticed ADs causing any problems with feeling emotions with me or DH. Is it possible that the trauma from your break up is what is getting in the way of your new relationship rather than the medication? Has your GP refered you for any councelling?

Sorry I'm new here and I've been googling this drug and reading all the replies on here. Need help or advice please. My wife is on this drug, yes sex life is non existent which I can cope with. But severe mood swings, getting annoyed at the smallest thing, lack of trust, questioning most things I do etc. She's always tired and I know I can't discuss this with her as she just gets so angry and throws it all back at me. I know and appreciate she needs this drug but it's making my life so difficult and yes I'm forever walking on eggshells with her. Only been married a small time but there's little physical contact, we don't hug kiss or have any intimacy and she can't even change a t shirt in front of me. I don't understand this really but just some input or thoughts ideas or suggestions please. Yes I'm happy and totally in love with her but what's the solution? Thanks for listening :)

I’m on 20mg and have been for 3 years. It would explain a lot if this is true. I have become an iceberg towards dh during this time and can’t fathom why.