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Can A High Sex Drive Be Related To Being Bipolar?
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I'm bipolar and have depression issues. I seem to bounce back and forth frequently. I have times my sex drive is so high, that's all I want to do. I do self medicate with marijuana which increases my sexual desires but it's even high without it. Not just regular sex either, risky sex with pretty much strangers. Is this just me or my condition?

posted November 6, 2016
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

For me, I am obsessed with sex when I am manic. From what I've heard and read that is a common symptom of mania. Since I have had my meds adjusted my moods are a lot less variable and I maintain a pretty even keel, but I've never experienced mania much, mostly depression.

posted November 8, 2016
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Hi.
I am shocked because I didn't talk about this with anyone else,but I am going thru the exact same things...

posted December 25, 2017
A MyDepressionTeam Member

not sure if i have episodes of all sorts of mental illness. I bounce around different ellements like pain and aches in different places and my mind seems to look for the next fix. i know the unstable job situation causes problems but when i have a good run i go on a spending spree.....

posted November 7, 2016
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Yes I was manic during meeting last two boyfriends. I made magic

posted December 9, 2022
A MyDepressionTeam Member

You are definitely not alone.

posted November 5, 2022

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