You need to let your doctor know if you experience any of those problems after starting an antidepressant. For people who are concerned about sexual side effects or have experienced them while taking an SSRI, other antidepressants are available that have low to no incidence of sexual side effects. You should work with your doctor to determine what options are best for you. My partner no longer seems interested in me sexually. I don't know if it is because of his depression or not, but I am hurt and frustrated.
Depression can certainly lower a person's interest in sex.
The feelings of fatigue, unattractiveness, and overall negativity may make sexual activity seem like just too much effort. And low sex drive itself is one of the symptoms of depression. The first thing you can do is realize that your initial response to the problem may not be the best one. Many partners of people with depression wind up lashing out at them or making them feel guilty for not being able to perform sexually. Second, offer your support.