I am sorry to hear this.

It is a challenge to be with a partner who does not share this MI.

From your partner's perspective, I am not suprised at all that he has said this:

"people use it as an excuse for behaviors such as hypersexuality, or irritability and lack of stress overload."

I mean look at how "society" stigmatises us?

I hate stigma.

It's a bunch of misinformed nonsense and useless information.

So I feel really sorry for your partner too.

And I feel just as sorry for you that you have to hear this; when both you and I know this not to be true.

I guess in your case; because you are able to see the bigger picture; you continue to do what is best; show him by your actions.

You can do this.

This means.

That by you being the living example.

You will continue to disprove this myth time and time again through your actions.

Actions speak louder than words.

And drive the myth of this stigma from his mind.

You will continue to show him that even if you are hyper aroused during an elevated mood state there will be mutual understanding with the two of you on the duration and frequency of sex, one where both parties are comfortable.

Please don't change your religious views based on whether or not he believes or does not believe you have this disorder.

If it truly doesn't serve you well in the long run.

I'd possibly in the short term focus attention away from the "label" of BP.

If this is going to upset you.

You and I both know without a shadow of a doubt that you are indeed BP.

But this is one less thing that you need to worry about in the short term.

When you have established yourself with a good PDoc - you can bring this up with your new pdoc and see what does your pdoc suggest?

Maybe your pdoc will suggest that you and him attend an appointment together?

Maybe your pdoc will have a good book that your partner can read that he may recommend to you that your partner may or may not choose to read.

Rely on us for support.

And work with your pdoc.

Hang in there.

You can do this!