Loss of libido AND romantic feelings on fluoxetine?

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Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some reassurance or shared experience.
I’ve been taking fluoxetine and since starting it my libido feels like it’s completely disappeared. It’s not just sexual desire, I feel like my general romantic spark has dulled too. I don’t enjoy romance books or films the same way, and I find myself getting irritated by my partner over small things that never used to bother me.
What’s really worrying me is that I’m getting married soon, and a year ago I felt completely the opposite, very in love, attracted, excited. Now I feel flat and scared. I also find myself worrying that if I show affection it will lead to intimacy that I don’t feel fully willing for, which adds another layer of anxiety.
Has anyone else experienced this on fluoxetine? Did your feelings return? Did you change dose or medication? I’m struggling to separate medication side effects from genuine relationship doubts.
Any shared experiences would really help.

Unfortunately, anti depressants numb feelings, sexual and emotional.

It's a trade off you have to accept.

I had this on duloxetine. Mentioned it to GP and not long after I stopped it, my interest returned. Maybe ask if there's an alternative without this side effect. I was a bit embarrassed to ask but male GP was great.

Yep- unfortunately anti depressants are like putting yourself in neutral gear about everything. The good and the bad feelings are blunted the same.

What you are feeling is very common and its why a lot of people only stay on them temporarily

Can you try a different one, lots of choice. Trip back to the gp? X