Husband has lost his Desire for Sex..is it Me or his Conditi Posted: 06-29-06 16:09pm
My husband is 33 and was diagnosed with
bipolar 3 years ago. Recently he had a
major low and ended up in the hospital for
severe depression, suicidal thoughts and
psychotic episodes (he hears and see
things that aren't there and thinks the
mormons are out to kill him). He is
currently on 1mg of Risperdal at bedtime
and 300mg of Lithium 3 times a day. He
has been on these medications for
approximately one month. My question is,
we have always had an active sex life but
recently he doesn't seem to want anything
to do with me. There is very little
physical contact, an occasional kiss, and
NO sex. Is it the medication or is it me
or is it the bipolar?
You are definitely not the problem!
Bipolar disorder is a severe mood disorder
that requires lifelong treatment.
Depression is a major characteristic of
bipolar disorder. Depression affects the
motive-emotional life. Sexual desire and
pleasure is part of that aspect, so it is
not surprising that your husband has lost
the desire for sex. You can seek advice
from the specialists who have diagnosed
and are treating him.
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