Bipolar Disorder Support Group
Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.
Hi guys,
I need some input here. It's going to be a bit explicit, just to warn you.
I have not had sex in about nine months, due to some issues and events. I did occasionally feel the need, the desire, and very occasionally the excitement, though.
Then I was put on lithium, and a few days later, I finally did have sex. But - blank! Nothing. No arousal at all. When my husband entered me, I did feel arousal, and I came, but nothing before that. Since, it's been similar, if not worse. No physical arousal, no desire, though I can orgasm, but that might be getting more difficult too.
Here's the kicker: my pdoc claims she's never heard of such a side-effect of lithium. So now what?
Surely a good number of you have been on lithium. Did you have any sexual side-effects? Be honest. Is my pdoc wrong? Say also if you didn't have any side-effect.
Thank you all!
I need some input here. It's going to be a bit explicit, just to warn you.
I have not had sex in about nine months, due to some issues and events. I did occasionally feel the need, the desire, and very occasionally the excitement, though.
Then I was put on lithium, and a few days later, I finally did have sex. But - blank! Nothing. No arousal at all. When my husband entered me, I did feel arousal, and I came, but nothing before that. Since, it's been similar, if not worse. No physical arousal, no desire, though I can orgasm, but that might be getting more difficult too.
Here's the kicker: my pdoc claims she's never heard of such a side-effect of lithium. So now what?
Surely a good number of you have been on lithium. Did you have any sexual side-effects? Be honest. Is my pdoc wrong? Say also if you didn't have any side-effect.
Thank you all!
It also depends on ur mood and ur relationship with ur hubby. Mine isn't so understanding in this area, so I usually just wanna get it over with!
I am aware of the whole psychological dimension. I know anti-depressants dulled me, (though it went away with time). I would just like to know whether it's possible that lithium kills my drive and my physical sensitivity.
Cause it could be a) lithium; b) depression; c) living and having sex with the wrong man. If lithium has happened to you, let me know.
Actually, if I read the Fine Print that comes in my prescription package, there's mention that being on lithium may have sexual side effects (hah, they don't say What).
Possibly does have to do with relationship, though - I understand that real well. Wonder if that's a common bipolar thing?
...nah, too many Other People jokes out there about women dying from the neck down after marriage. Oh well....
:)
So did this happen when you started lithium, or has it been there for a while?
And, your doc seems pretty quick to change your lithium, mine said we won't know for months. Interesting...
My head wasn't there for a while.
I had some sex early on but I can't remember specifics.Like names and shit.
Or I had very irresponsible sex.
Once the head has less scattery thoughts then it gets cool.
I am like any man now.We know we are the best fuck in the Universe.
Apart from certain places on Jupiter, where the women have 5 tits.
Try this good link to check our your meds.
http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/Home/AllAboutDrugs/0,4081,,00.html
The last time I've had sex, I didn't particularly enjoy any of it, and I'm not used to that. I don't even know what to think of that. Even climaxing was a problem, which it normally never is. Masturbation is a bore.
Am I just sharing widely today or what? :)
I hope it will wear off like it did for daisygrace. When I was on Zoloft, it wore off, but I think by making me manic.