Bipolar: One Thing Not Talked About
Published: Fri, 06/20/14
Hi,
How's it going for you today?
I hope it's a good day for you.
There are many subjects that we talk about when
it comes to your loved one's bipolar disorder:
- Medications
- Support System
- Treatment
- Stability
- Recovery
- Helping Self
- Relationships
- Communication
- Mood Swings
- Irrational Behavior
- Bipolar Episodes
- Triggers
- Symptoms
- Etc.
But there is one subject that everyone seems to
avoid...
That no one seems to want to talk about.
That subject is:
SEX.
Do we really want to talk about this?
Yes, I think we need to.
I know I talk about it in my courses/systems below,
because I think it's a very important subject when it
comes to bipolar disorder.
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It's nothing to be embarrassed about.
And it is a VERY common problem area when
it comes to bipolar disorder.
One that you are probably struggling with right
now.
But you may not have talked to your doctor or therapist
about it for one or another reason.
Most people are embarrassed by it, for one thing.
Others blame the problem on themselves.
Some just ignore it, thinking it will solve itself given
enough time.
Unfortunately...
These are not good solutions to a very real problem.
Like I said...
A very common problem.
So the first thing you need to know is:
You are not alone.
Other supporters have dealt with this problem before
you.
So if you are particularly close with another person
in your support group, you might want to broach the
subject with them, as they have probably dealt with
it.
Ask them what they did about it.
You can always bring the subject up with your loved
one's doctor or psychiatrist.
You will find out that the biggest cause of problems
in the sexual area with people who have bipolar
disorder is due to medication.
If the doctor/psychiatrist is aware of the problem, he
can then work with your loved one's medication.
Or he may be able to prescribe another medication to
help with the problem.
Sometimes the problem with sex is due to poor self-
esteem.
This could be due to the weight gain from the bipolar
medications.
That can also cause a disinterest in sex for your loved
one.
They may feel bad about themselves or their body
because they feel fat.
This is also something that the doctor may be able to
help with.
He may be able to switch your loved one to one of the
bipolar medications that do not make them gain weight.
Seeing a therapist can also help your loved one here.
They can help your loved one with issues of self-esteem
and accepting that the weight gain is just a side effect
that they have to accept.
As they learn to accept it, their interest in sex may be
restored.
The main thing to know is that your loved one's lack
of sex drive or other problem with sex is not necessarily
related to you.
It is not your fault, but most likely due to their bipolar
medication.
Have them talk to their doctor/psychiatrist about the
problem, as they may be able to help.
What do you think?
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Well, I have to go!
Your Friend,
Dave
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