2006-10-01 22:26:46 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Hello......My daughter is also bipolar and I know what you are going through. Your daughter is incorrect about what is causing her over active libido. These feelings are a symptom of her illness, not a side effect of her medication. My daughter's psychatrist told me that it is not only common for this to happen, but will even present itself in a member of the clergy who has always been celibate, or to an older person who's sexual drive is nothing but a faded memory of days gone by. Of course this information can't take the worry away from us caregivers who only want the best for our kids. In this day and age all we can hope for is that our children do whatever they can to keep themselves alive. Just so you know, it does get better. I don't know how long it has been since your daughter's diagnosis, but if she believes that it is the medication making her feel this way, Perhaps the meds she takes now aren't as effective as they should be. Over time, [and it may take a few years] she and her doctor will be able to come up with just the right medications to alleviate most of her symptoms. Everyone is different and what works for some may not work for others. For right now, if you can, discuss with her doctor what your daughter believes about the link between her sexuality and her meds. He will, at the very least, be able to set her straight on what the symptoms of her illness are and perhaps suggest some effective ways to deal with what she is feeling. I hope I have helped you. Best of luck to both you and your daughter...............
2006-10-02 12:15:06 · answer #1 · answered by Christie L 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would not believe that it's true. Proper treatment and medication for the condition of bi-polar should actually bring her into a normal range for all of her activities. If she is finding that she has a really active sex drive (more than would be considered normal) then the problem may be that her medication is NOT working properly. As stated in answers above, an over active sex drive is one of the symtoms of bi-polar disorder. So, I would think the best thing she could do is talk to her psychiatrist and let him/her know what is going on. Not being treated properly for this condition can be very dangerous as she could reach manic phases that could endanger her life due to heightened risk taking and so forth. Just as dangerous would be the depression that will follow. Do what is best for her and help her seek the help she needs.
2006-10-02 05:39:35 · answer #2 · answered by Shadowtwinchaos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am bipolar myself. When you are in a manic episode you are driven to have sex and it could cause her to do something she and you may regret. I nearly bankrupted my family with spending sprees during manic episodes with spending sprees. I would hide things I bought in the trunk, under the bed, at my friends houses, etc... Look for other signs of mania to help determine if this is what is going on. I have never heard of a medication for bipolar that causes increased libido...quite the opposite I am afraid. I could be wrong though. I would suggest that she get her medication checked....maybe a dosage change or med change altogether would help. If she is manic she is not going bring this up to her doctor on her own most likely. I never complained during the mania, I would wait for the inevitable crash into deep depression before I would ask for help. I found from experience that everything I did during a manic episode seemed like it was the most logical thing to do and I felt like everyone else had the problem...not me. A manic episode can last quite sometime and will escalate so I would watch her closely and encourage her to talk with someone whos opinion she trusts if she doesn't listen to you.
2006-10-02 08:37:14 · answer #3 · answered by mary will tell you 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can for some. For others it may go the other way and have no desire at all. Luckily for my husband, I have your daughters problem. If your daughter is not of an age where this overactive sex drive is a good thing, I suggest you get her medication changed right away. Good luck.
2006-10-02 05:54:31 · answer #4 · answered by kenntonip 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My guess is that her Bipolor is making her sexually driven. This is one of the clinical evaluations to determine Bipolar.
2006-10-02 05:30:27 · answer #5 · answered by Corvette Red Racer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two possibilities!
1. She is looking for an excuse not to take her meds.
2. She is not taking her meds.
2006-10-02 05:36:44 · answer #6 · answered by rumplestiltskin12357 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems to me as though an adjustment in medication is called for, so I suggest you see about getting it done.
2006-10-02 06:11:09 · answer #7 · answered by Mike M. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the medication should cause decreased sexual urges.. it's more likely she's not taking her meds. Cause one of the symptoms of manic episodes is risky sexual behaviors
2006-10-02 05:31:29 · answer #8 · answered by waiting4myredemption 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me like her medications isn't working properly. She can be taking her medications without them working properly, she doesn't have had to stopped taking them.
2006-10-02 05:35:27 · answer #9 · answered by Forlorn Hope 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some meds like Wellbutrin (Bupropion) can cause this.
2006-10-02 06:43:25 · answer #10 · answered by Ajeesh Kumar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋