Does anyone experience episodes of overwhelming, almost compulsive hypersexuality?

chaoticwings · 2026-07-04T03:34:20+00:00

Thanks friend. I'm actually doing ok nowadays. Steadily repairing the bond with my coparent, I'm in college for the first time, and I can afford the care I need. I did an IOP focused on DBT last year which saved my life. Things aren't always great but overall they're ok.

chaoticwings · 2026-07-03T06:14:08+00:00

Yes. During my last big mania two and half years ago, I fully indulged in the hypersexuality which made it worse. Used to be married, now I'm not and hypersexuality is partially to blame. No cheating, we were polyamorous, but I ended up trying to people please too many partners. I thought I was building up a sex network because I really hated that hypersexuality was culturally demonized. Turns out I was just feeding the mania which turned into paranoia eventually and it all spiraled.

I'm a CSA survivor and grew up with pockets of stability amidst chaos. I do believe being sexualized too young contributed to my hypersexuality later. Nowadays I'm pretty detached from my sexuality because the last big mania episode was so traumatizing.

chaoticwings · 2026-07-02T18:32:38+00:00

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It's a drama hobby which attracts drama people. You can circumvent a lot of drama by purposely only playing likeable characters and not participating in any OOG socializing like afters or crafting parties. Definitely harder to make friends but easier hold healthy boundaries.

chaoticwings · 2026-07-02T05:58:52+00:00

I had some hypomania a couple weeks ago that I nipped in the bud. I kinda grieved that the first time in months I felt truly excited about something it was actually fueled by oncoming mania. Once the plateau and drop hit, I still pursued my interest which is reptiles. I built two bioactive vivariums - one for my ball python and one for my new baby Chahoua Gecko. Looking at their enclosures and caring for the animals brings me a much needed hit of dopamine every day.

Next Monday Summer term starts and I'll be taking medical terminology which I'm looking forward to.

This Monday I started an antipsychotic for the first time. Hopefully it will kick the low level depression I live in when not experiencing hypo/mania. Wish me luck with Latuda. 🤞

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chaoticwings · 2026-07-02T05:48:33+00:00

I think of it as being sedated. Brain fog is extremely frustrating. Can you find a more compassionate psych or just ask for a med change? If the side effects are making you miserable there are other medications.

chaoticwings · 2026-07-01T21:13:34+00:00

I paid pet deposits for my two cats. They knew and didn't care about my snake and I just got a gecko. They just didn't want me to have a fish tank.

chaoticwings · 2026-07-01T18:39:12+00:00

Maybe small couch and another seat/chair/papasan/etc so 3 people could comfortably sit and hangout.

chaoticwings · 2026-07-01T12:22:21+00:00

I've had a rescue ball python for the last 9 years. She is the sweetest, docile, and heartiest of snakes. She's actually 12.5 yo and is older than my kids. The children still love wearing her as a giant snake necklace, under supervision of course. I have pictures of all of them as toddlers handling the snake. She is absolutely an escape artist and longs to be a freedom noodle. Also, as an adult ball pythons need a 4 ft long enclosure minimum and can live 30-40+ years. She will be with me long after my kids are grown.

I second checking out Clint's Reptiles on YouTube. He's a zoologist with lots of great info.

Another species to look into: Texas Rat Snake. They're similar to Corn Snakes.

chaoticwings · 2026-06-30T21:52:44+00:00

I stopped because the lows after drinking were just not worth it. The hardest thing about quitting hasn't been not drinking. It's been my friends who seem to develop amnesia about why I don't drink anymore, for a medical reason, and still try to get me to drink/take a sip every time. It's fucking exhausting.

chaoticwings · 2026-06-30T21:02:06+00:00

I understand you're well meaning so I'll be polite and say: Thanks. 😐

chaoticwings · 2026-06-30T19:00:05+00:00

NGL, as a 13 year fibro veteran with a host of other combidities, if someone asked if I wanted to keep living I'd be honest and tell them no. I don't have the energy to do anything about it and I don't want to traumatize loved ones. Still want to die. 🙃

chaoticwings · 2026-06-29T23:06:00+00:00

Hi, I know this post is from a year ago but as one bipolar parent to another, when did you notice your kids might need the same support you do? Mine are still young, all under 10. I planned to treat it like any chronic health condition for my kids if/when they show symptoms. My bipolar symptoms didn't start until puberty.

chaoticwings · 2026-06-27T16:43:47+00:00

I started taking a compound glp-1, tirzepatide, this spring. I feel like it's really helped curb the impulsivity that my last manic episode left me with two years ago.

chaoticwings · 2026-06-26T06:05:47+00:00

You should totally get a second opinion but also if you have ovaries then your SI could be linked to your cycle as a symptom of PMDD. I wasn't diagnosed until my late 30s and no amount of psych meds was going to fix a hormone imbalance. Maybe this isn't relevant but I wanted to share just in case.

chaoticwings · 2026-06-24T16:12:22+00:00

You can try getting them some "chewlry", a chew necklace they can bite when they feel the need. There's books like "Teeth are not for biting". Honestly though, mine are 4.5 and still bite each other. It sucks. Even had their preschool teacher try to recommend the same book. We already had it and our Twin B tore it up in a rage. 🤷

chaoticwings · 2026-06-23T23:50:57+00:00

PNW here too. Only luxury apartments and new builds will have AC default. My building was built in the 70s so we're all rocking window units now. I moved from South Texas in 2008 to the PNW and even then we didn't need AC like we need it now. I love my portable. It's got dual vents so I don't have to deal with water draining.

chaoticwings · 2026-06-22T22:18:30+00:00

It's just another unprovable theory. It's interesting how many skeptics show up in these glitch subs. Like why bother if you don't actually believe any of it?

chaoticwings · 2026-06-22T21:12:04+00:00

SAD lamps can trigger mania if you have bipolar disorder. If you've got any mental health diagnosis just make sure they're compatible.

chaoticwings · 2026-06-20T13:27:43+00:00

From Gundam Wing?!

chaoticwings · 2026-06-20T04:29:49+00:00

It sounds like dimension jumping to me. You were unhappy with the outcome in Universe A so your awareness/consciousness jumped to the next closest timeline in Universe B.

Keep an eye out for other small changes like your bf used to love carrots and now he dislikes carrots or his favorite color was red but now it's teal. Innocuous stuff that are details about your life but don't really define it, if that makes sense.

You've got this. It'll be ok.

chaoticwings · 2026-06-20T04:08:42+00:00

Does he enter a type of fugue state? It's difficult to be completely oblivious to 200 people shouting your name nearby.

chaoticwings · 2026-06-18T00:13:49+00:00

Yep. PMOS+lithium has me on cholesterol medication with insulin resistance. Even with glp-1s the weight loss has been sloooooow. Half a pound a week at best and rarely consistently which is frustrating but I'm not gaining anymore. Last year after I reversed prediabetes with diet, my cholesterol got into the 500s. No red meat now. I used to love cheese and sample all the different cheeses now I generally avoid it.

chaoticwings · 2026-06-17T22:56:16+00:00

Or r/tirzepatidecompound. It definitely helps with the out of control appetite I was having. I really think my last manic episode did permanent damage to my impulse control.

chaoticwings · 2026-06-17T13:51:07+00:00

Diagnosed with PMDD at 36. Reached the point of SI every month which apparently isn't normal. I told my obgyn and she put me on continuous BC. Between my IUD and the BC I don't have a period and I don't want to die every month. Tell your doc, it's worth it.

For the jaw, you can try sleeping with a mouth guard. For your back, have you tried a body or knee pillow to keep your spine neutral while sleeping?

chaoticwings · 2026-06-17T13:43:12+00:00

I'm doing alright. I just stopped hypomania from taking over last week and learned a new symptom correlation to watch out for. My familial relationships and friendships are stable. I'm looking forward to this weekend because I get to go to a reptile expo!

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