Hypersexuality - An Ignored and Misrepresented Symptom of Bipolar

In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales address the frequently ignored and often misrepresented aspect of bipolar disorder - hypersexuality. Many seem to view this as a desirable state, believing it to be little more than having frequent sex. It is often treated as a punchline (when it is addressed at all). In reality, it is a horror of compulsion and pain, with devastating consequences, both physical and mental, that no one should wish to have.

[@RainbowCreepers]

To me while I am hypersexual it's almost like an out of body experience. My actions are carried out without reason or coherent thought process.

[@SharonDrummond-by6of]

I thought it was just a phase that you grow out of it you don't. It's a serious disorder that not only can harm yourself others as well un planned pregnancy and sti. Putting yourself in danger could get rapped beaten up break up of relationships. It's good that you are speaking about it let's hope this gets less embarrassing to talk about

[@GinitraElle]

i never knew what hypersexuality was until my therapist mentioned it and said they'll be testing me for bipolar disorder soon.. she said thats often one of the first signs (if not the first)

[@jadefleur7585]

Thank you. Just thank you!

[@danielbekele5424]

Take the Medication and be tired with no motivation and side-effects or don't take the medicine and be symptomatic but have lots of energy to complete work. It's a lose-lose situation everytime.

[@jobella81]

This has helped me understand at some point what my bf currently goes through. He broke up with me in sept then after almost six mos I have him