Anyone know anything about hypersexuality?

Question

My boyfriend has bipolar disorder and adult ADHD. He lives in cycles, and when he is up he gets hypersexual. I think this is great and encourage it! However, he always gets so ill afterwards, very depressed, finds it difficult to turn off, and sometimes gets into trouble, I don't know what kind of trouble. . Can anyone explain hypersexuality to me properly, and tell me if in encouraging my boyfriend to be sexual with me I am in fact making him dangerous, or dangerously ill? Thankyou.

Just to save us all from infantile answers, yes I have posted this question in psychology, mental health and singles and dating sections. The different angles are helping me to get a broader picture. To all those who have answered with integrity so far, bless you

Answer 1

You asked the same question 5 times already.

Answer 2

Hypersexuality is a common symptom of the manic phase of bipolar disorder.
DO NOT FEEL GUILTY.
Actually, if you are supportive of this behaviour, you are doing a good thing, because you are allowing him to respond to the hyersexuality in a safe and secure environment. This is a symptom of an illness, which would STILL be a symptom of the same illness however you reacted to it. many Bipolars go out and put themselves in dangerous situations in order to gratify their hypersexual urges, with you he is safe and will not come to harm.
The down WILL follow anyway, that's part of a cyclical illness.
if the cycles are very exteme and problematic he may need different meds / a different coping strategy, and a trip to his doc may be in order.
In the mean time, well done for being supportive and caring. It can be extremely hard to live with a person in the manic phase!

Answer 3

First of all, put your guilt aside. Bipolar Disorser (BPD) is a psychiatric condition that is probably an expression of his genetic makeup, so what you do (or don't do) has little connection with the fact that he has this condition.

Hypersexuality is one of the common manifestations of BPD. Many people with BPD are not only hypersexual, but they are also promiscuous. I don't think that I (or anyone, for that matter) can adequately explain the neurophysiology of hypersexuality. It is sometimes good to know that it is common in BPD, and that with proper treatmnet it can be managed in most people. That's true for his depression, as well.

If you haven't already gone to Bipolar.com you might find it helpful. There is even a section on living with people who suffer from BPD.

I hope this help.

Answer 4

As I understand it, anything with the prefix 'hyper' suggests above normal and sometimes, out of control.

I'd first make sure it definitely was hypersexuality through a doctor first, and in fact that is your best course of action - Do whatever he tells you to do about his condition.

However, your second best options might involve encouraging it slightly less when he's hypersexual and encouraging it slightly more when he isn't at all - help him spread the load/tension and hopefully calm the problem down?

Either way, your doctor or psychiatrist is the final and best word on the matter.

Answer 5

The hypersexuality is a symptom of the manic phase of his bipolar disorder--during this phase people may do risky things such as have sex with strangers, take drugs, gamble, etc. because they think they are invincible. The depression is the downswing, and people can become suicidal in this phase. He needs to see a psychologist and /or psychiatrist to receive therapy and medication, this is a chemical disorder of the brain and isn't something a person can handle on their own.

Answer 6

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Generalized anxiety disorder includes persistent and unnecessary worries about everyday, common events or activities, which can disrupt concentration and lead to other issues, such as depression.

Answer 7

Hypersexuality is a desire for human sexual behavior at levels high enough to be considered clinically significant.

Hypersexuality is characterized by an impairing need for frequent genital stimulation that, when achieved, does not result in long-term emotional or sexual satisfaction. This dissatisfaction is what is believed to encourage the heightened frequency of sexual stimulation, as well as additional physiological and neurological symptoms.

The concept of hypersexuality replaces the older concepts of nymphomania (or furor uterinus) and satyriasis. Nymphomania was believed to be a psychological disorder characterized by an overactive libido and an obsession with sex. In males the disorder was called satyriasis (for etymology of the words, see nymph and satyr). "Nymphomania" and "satyriasis" are no longer listed as specific disorders in the DSM-IV.

The threshold for what constitutes hypersexuality is subject to debate, and critics question whether a standardized diagnostic threshold even exists. Sex drive varies widely in humans, and what one person would consider a "normal" sex drive might be considered excessive by some and low by others. The consensus among those who consider this a disorder is that the threshold is met when the behavior causes distress or impaired social functioning.

There are a number of known physical conditions that can lead to hypersexual behavior.

Hypersexuality can be a symptom of bipolar disorder and is generally associated with the manic phase of the condition. It can result in later regrets (depressive phase), and cause a person to lie about any sexual activity they are active in, so much, that they will even believe in it themselves. The condition can also be caused by Klüver-Bucy syndrome.

It has sometimes been reported following brain injuries and diseases that cause dementia and loss of impulse control. Additionally, hypersexuality is a reported side effect of dopamine imbalance. Huntington's Disease has also been related to hypersexuality.

Hypersexuality
Hypersexuality describes human sexual behavior at levels high enough to be considered clinically significant.

Nymphomania was believed to be a psychological disorder peculiar to females and characterized by an overactive libido and an obsession with sex. In males the "disorder" was called satyriasis (for etymology of the words, see nymph and satyr). Nymphomania and satyriasis are no longer considered specific disorders.

The threshold for what constitutes hypersexuality is subject to debate, and critics question if a standardized diagnostic threshold even exists. Sex drive varies widely in humans, and what one person would consider a "normal" sex drive might be considered excessive by some, and low by others. The consensus among those who consider this a disorder is that the threshold is met when the behavior causes distress or impaired social functioning.

Hypersexuality and physical conditions
Hypersexuality can be a symptom of bipolar disorder, and is generally associated with the manic phase of the disease. It can result in behavior that the manic person later bitterly regrets.

Hypersexuality can also be caused by Kluver-Bucy syndrome, a neurobehavioral syndrome associated with bilateral medial temporal lobe dysfunction.

Hypersexuality has sometimes been reported following brain injuries and diseases that cause dementia and loss of impulse control.

High levels of sexual activity combined with the attributes of addictive behavior is sometimes referred to as "sex addiction," or an uncontrollable compulsion to repeat a sexual behavior regardless of its negative consequences. Sex addiction can include any type of sexual behavior, including sex with others, sex with oneself (masturbation), or sex involving pornography or non-animated objects. Some definitions of sex addiction include thoughts and fantasies as well as behaviors

Hope this helps...

Answer 8

The condition should not be encouraged.Hyper sex-BPD and then maniac.Immediate- psycopath has to treat him.

Answer 9

I think you could make me dangerous and hyper, all in a good way!

Answer 10

couple of links that maybe useful for you

http://bipolar.about.com/cs/hypersex/a/aa_hypersex.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypersexuality

Steve