Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 8094

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Sorry. Marital relations question.

Posted by Donna on July 1, 1999, at 6:15:52

What causes a wife's 100% loss of interest in physical communion with a much loved husband? Wife has bipolar disorder.

 

Re: Sorry. Marital relations question.

Posted by MelindaJ on July 1, 1999, at 11:43:50

In reply to Sorry. Marital relations question., posted by Donna on July 1, 1999, at 6:15:52

That's a very complex question. There could be a number of reasons depending on your age and medications you're taking. Without more information, I would think a discussion with your psych doctor and your GYN doc. would be in order. I know this is very distressing for you and your husband but it's not that uncommon. Women can experience a loss of libido for a variety of reasons. Talk with your doctors first. Best regards!

 

Re: Sorry. Marital relations question.

Posted by JohnL on July 1, 1999, at 14:39:47

In reply to Sorry. Marital relations question., posted by Donna on July 1, 1999, at 6:15:52

> What causes a wife's 100% loss of interest in physical communion with a much loved husband? Wife has bipolar disorder.

If bipolar, and in a depressed phase of it, loss of interest in everything is a core symptom. Sometimes sexual activity actually increases, probably some sort of survival reaction or desperate need for feeling. But sometimes interest in sex is totally lost just like everything else. I've experienced both, depending on the degree of my depression at the time. A full physical check-up might reveal a cause. If there is medication involved, that could easily be the guilty offender. No easy answers, but lots to consider. JohnL.

 

Re: Sorry. Marital relations question.

Posted by saintjames on July 2, 1999, at 0:05:59

In reply to Sorry. Marital relations question., posted by Donna on July 1, 1999, at 6:15:52

> What causes a wife's 100% loss of interest in physical communion with a much loved husband? Wife has bipolar disorder.

James here....

Not an answer, but you don't have to say sorry for asking a sexual question. I think most of us have had some sort of problem along these lines either for meds or the illness itself (I know I have) We are not shy, sex is a natural function that everybody has to right to enjoy.

james

 

Re: Sorry. Marital relations question.

Posted by Donna on July 2, 1999, at 1:25:46

In reply to Re: Sorry. Marital relations question., posted by JohnL on July 1, 1999, at 14:39:47

> > What causes a wife's 100% loss of interest in physical communion with a much loved husband? Wife has bipolar disorder.
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> If bipolar, and in a depressed phase of it, loss of interest in everything is a core symptom. Sometimes sexual activity actually increases, probably some sort of survival reaction or desperate need for feeling. But sometimes interest in sex is totally lost just like everything else. I've experienced both, depending on the degree of my depression at the time. A full physical check-up might reveal a cause. If there is medication involved, that could easily be the guilty offender. No easy answers, but lots to consider. JohnL.

Thank you all. The shyness is fear of internet porn and the folks that exist only on that level. Thought maybe the Eskalith, maybe side effect. This aversion is over a year and thought it would be worth not taking the lithium. I know never not take the lithium, but afraid of what the no physical relationship can cause. Will ask the doc. Maybe therapy. Thanks.

 

Re: Sorry. Marital relations question.

Posted by Victoria on July 3, 1999, at 19:32:34

In reply to Re: Sorry. Marital relations question., posted by Donna on July 2, 1999, at 1:25:46

You might also get your hormones (estrogen and testosterone) checked. I don't know your age, but premature ovarian failure can happen at any time, perimenopause can begin in the 30s. Lack of desire can be a symptom of too little estrogen or testosterone. Good luck!


> > > What causes a wife's 100% loss of interest in physical communion with a much loved husband? Wife has bipolar disorder.
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> > If bipolar, and in a depressed phase of it, loss of interest in everything is a core symptom. Sometimes sexual activity actually increases, probably some sort of survival reaction or desperate need for feeling. But sometimes interest in sex is totally lost just like everything else. I've experienced both, depending on the degree of my depression at the time. A full physical check-up might reveal a cause. If there is medication involved, that could easily be the guilty offender. No easy answers, but lots to consider. JohnL.
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> Thank you all. The shyness is fear of internet porn and the folks that exist only on that level. Thought maybe the Eskalith, maybe side effect. This aversion is over a year and thought it would be worth not taking the lithium. I know never not take the lithium, but afraid of what the no physical relationship can cause. Will ask the doc. Maybe therapy. Thanks.

 

Re: Sorry. Marital relations question.

Posted by Deb on July 5, 1999, at 12:16:45

In reply to Re: Sorry. Marital relations question., posted by Victoria on July 3, 1999, at 19:32:34

> You might also get your hormones (estrogen and testosterone) checked. I don't know your age, but premature ovarian failure can happen at any time, perimenopause can begin in the 30s. Lack of desire can be a symptom of too little estrogen or testosterone. Good luck!
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> > > > What causes a wife's 100% loss of interest in physical communion with a much loved husband? Wife has bipolar disorder.
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> > > If bipolar, and in a depressed phase of it, loss of interest in everything is a core symptom. Sometimes sexual activity actually increases, probably some sort of survival reaction or desperate need for feeling. But sometimes interest in sex is totally lost just like everything else. I've experienced both, depending on the degree of my depression at the time. A full physical check-up might reveal a cause. If there is medication involved, that could easily be the guilty offender. No easy answers, but lots to consider. JohnL.
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> > Thank you all. The shyness is fear of internet porn and the folks that exist only on that level. Thought maybe the Eskalith, maybe side effect. This aversion is over a year and thought it would be worth not taking the lithium. I know never not take the lithium, but afraid of what the no physical relationship can cause. Will ask the doc. Maybe therapy. Thanks.

Glad someone opened this very sensitive can of worms. Been on prozac for several years and can't even remember the last time I felt anything vaguely resembling sexual interest. Funny I never connected the two. Hubby has been a saint, but he has to wonder what the heck is going on. Is there really a link to Prozac and total loss of interest in sex? I had just chalked it up to general depression, lifestyle changes, etc. Will ask my pdoc on next visit. It's really a shame when this very important element of your life just disappears. Thanks for the info. Deb

 

Re: Sorry. Marital relations question.

Posted by Donna on July 19, 1999, at 0:13:29

In reply to Re: Sorry. Marital relations question., posted by Deb on July 5, 1999, at 12:16:45

> > You might also get your hormones (estrogen and testosterone) checked. I don't know your age, but premature ovarian failure can happen at any time, perimenopause can begin in the 30s. Lack of desire can be a symptom of too little estrogen or testosterone. Good luck!

I got fat with the estrogen so stopped taking that. Will I grow a moustache with the testosterone? :-)
Think it was the Prozac. Stopped taking it and already getting flashes of interest. :-)


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