bipolar sexuality

SEROQUEL FOR BIPOLAR? i am not a doctor but i think seroquel is not to treat depression or bipolar

Dear sample27:

As far as I know, Seroquel is used basically to sleep and as another effect, will reduce your manic cycles and sex desire and yes it is a possible medication for bipolar treatment (my bipolar wife and many other BPs I know are taking it).

What I also know is that during manic cycles, flirtration, provocative dressing, irresponsible or unsafe sex and promiscuity increases significantly.

Do not confuse, however, manic BP cycles with addiction to porn. When you start going to porn sites is like when you start smoking or taking drugs or alcohol: it becomes harder and harder to stop.

I think it's better to see a psychitrist with good reputation for bipolar cases and try to sort out what you have and medicate. Seroquel is used as one of the medications for BP, but never alone as far as my 28 year experience with my wife goes.

I hope this helps. I keep you in my prayers,

LongTimeSufferer

Hi Sample27, welcome to the forum,

Seroquil is an antiphychotic medication, it works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain. I am glad the medication is working for you and from your post I think it is. I do believe that your manic episode can cause one to be impulsive, and compulsive and may have caused the urge to look at porn. After I was on the correct medication I stopped drinking, gambling, going on spending sprees, so many things. I do not have the urge to do any of these things anymore. If you start to feel impulsive, compulsive, depressed make sure you let your specialist know asap. Sometimes the medication can stop working so its always important to let your doctor know and see him on a regular basis.