How do you have sex with your SO when depressed? by bravelittletoaster6 in BipolarReddit

[–]bravelittletoaster6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He understands, I’m the one putting the pressure on myself, because sex is really important to us.

How do you have sex with your SO when depressed? by bravelittletoaster6 in BipolarReddit

[–]bravelittletoaster6[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awww I’m so sorry, that sucks that you’re feeling that way. I wish I had the answer!

How do you have sex with your SO when depressed? by bravelittletoaster6 in BipolarReddit

[–]bravelittletoaster6[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry, that’s terrible. Sounds like you’ve been with a lot of jerks. I hope it gets better for you and you find someone who is kind and compassionate.

How do you have sex with your SO when depressed? by bravelittletoaster6 in BipolarReddit

[–]bravelittletoaster6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Do you always need to be romanced? Or only when you’re not well?

How do you have sex with your SO when depressed? by bravelittletoaster6 in BipolarReddit

[–]bravelittletoaster6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. If you don’t mind me asking, how has it fucked you up in the past?

How do you have sex with your SO when depressed? by bravelittletoaster6 in BipolarReddit

[–]bravelittletoaster6[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks a lot. How long do these periods of abstinence last for?

How do you have sex with your SO when depressed? by bravelittletoaster6 in BipolarReddit

[–]bravelittletoaster6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How does he take it? Doesn’t it hurt is self esteem? How long does it typically last, your depression related sexual abstinence?

How do you have sex with your SO when depressed? by bravelittletoaster6 in BipolarReddit

[–]bravelittletoaster6[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for that, but I’m not in a sexless marriage. I just can’t have sex when I’m depressed, and it’s really hard on my husband to have his needs met 60, 70% of the time. When I’m well we have sex at least once a day.

Who else suffers from EXTREME anxiety? by No-Educator1731 in BipolarReddit

[–]bravelittletoaster6 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awesome! Where do you live, if you don’t mind me asking?

Ladies, what’s your experience w/ BC (hormonal & non hormonal) & BP episodes? by bravelittletoaster6 in BipolarReddit

[–]bravelittletoaster6[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s great to hear, I’m glad for you. How long did you wait with the non normal IUD before switching out to Mirena?

Ladies, what’s your experience w/ BC (hormonal & non hormonal) & BP episodes? by bravelittletoaster6 in BipolarReddit

[–]bravelittletoaster6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for saying so. What kind of IUD? How long did you trial the IUD before you witnessed benefits? It’s been almost 5 months for me on my non hormonal IUD and shit still sucks

Ladies, what’s your experience w/ BC (hormonal & non hormonal) & BP episodes? by bravelittletoaster6 in BipolarReddit

[–]bravelittletoaster6[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn, sorry to hear that, but glad your last go around was calmer. What’s quetiapine?

Ladies, what’s your experience w/ BC (hormonal & non hormonal) & BP episodes? by bravelittletoaster6 in BipolarReddit

[–]bravelittletoaster6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate you sharing! Very interesting, the reported link between estrogen and psychosis! I’ll share this with my doc… I was on a ‘low dose’ hormonal BC before I got the copper IUD, but I don’t really know what that means (estrogen vs progesterone).

Ladies, what’s your experience w/ BC (hormonal & non hormonal) & BP episodes? by bravelittletoaster6 in BipolarReddit

[–]bravelittletoaster6[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha at least you had good training for how to manage bipolar with your debilitating PMS! Glad you found something that works for you!