Long story short I have never been successful in dating in any shape or form and it's starting to really affect my everyday life. I have been in therapy for over 7 years (recently quit) to no avail. I am already on antidepressants which thankfully dampens my libido a bit but I now I want it all the way gone.

So anyway, should I tell my family about this? Nothing will really change if I do, but a part of me is telling they ought to know, you know? But I am not sure if I want to.

Edit: I have decided I am not going to tell them.

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[–] 25 points 7 months ago (4 children)

Can we step back a few paces first? Has any kind of doctor actually okayed the procedure for you?

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  • [–] [S] 6 points 7 months ago (3 children)

    Sorta. My psychiatrist has recommended me to try some different medications first. But he's pretty open to the idea.

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  • [–] 24 points 7 months ago (2 children)

    You told your psychiatrist you want to chemically castrate yourself and they had no objections?

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  • [–] [S] 4 points 7 months ago (1 child)

    Well the guy said he thought it was a little too soon to be talking about total castration, hence he recommended me some other medications first. (To which I have forgotten the names of now)

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  • [–] 16 points 7 months ago*

    I guess I wouldn't personally describe that as "open to the idea"

    My unsolicited and non professional advice is to not get chemically castrated. Work on the things that make you feel unsuitable for a relationship rather than giving up on it. You're young as hell still.

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