Hi BipolarWolf. I've been struggling to figure out how best to respond to your post, too, but I really want to. I think it's great that you will show your doctor this post. I think that the mere fact that you posted on this subject is a very good sign. Maybe it represents the last stages or even the completion of your grieving process after your last major relationship?

I remember clearly when my first love seemed to, out of nowhere, say to me that he didn't love me anymore. I was floored! I couldn't understand why that would happen and why he would reject me in such a sudden and cold way. I was (and still am) a type of person that believes that "Once I love, I love forever". Unfortunately, that is not the case for everyone. However, I am NOT the only person who does believe in such a love and commitment. It was only about a year later that I met my husband. We have been together for over 23 years and still love each other deeply. There is (or are, if it happens like that) a woman that would love you forever. Maybe Fern is right. Maybe this is a sign that you're ready to search for that person and put that old girlfriend in the place she belongs. The past tense.

I don't think I'd worry that much about how long it's been since you had sex. I have a feeling that when you find someone you are very excited about, not only could depression ease/fade away, but you'll likely get very excited - if you know what I mean. Sure, medications can affect our libido, but I think that excitement can often fight that side effect.