[mel80]

I was'nt sure if to post this here or not so sorry if I got it wrong .So I have had my mood drugs stopped suddenly after only 1 week thing is I think I'm going higher into manic.I have become very over sexual it's almost like an alien has taken up residence inside of me and is controlling me.Thing is it;s such a rush I'm not thinking bout consequences and am having great time.Don't get me wrong I enjoy sex in a relationship as well but this has caused me problems to.I'm not sure who to talk to bout this situation I feel very ashamed and embarrassed.Any tips or experiences on how you have dealt with this situation welcome thanks again.

[rjaimz]

mel, I have been in that space before. I was in a long-term relationship and entered that zone. I wanted to go out and have sex with anyone. I really wasn't picky about it either. I ended up doing this four or five times. Never fully satisfied my craving. Just instant gratification. I was so ashamed of myself, for in my correct mind I would have never done it. I came to realize it was apart of the illness and I had nothing to be ashamed of, and neither do you. I avoid going out now when I get that way as to not make a bad choice I may regret later. I also try to distract myself with things around the house. It takes alot to remain focused. I am sorry you are experiencing this.

[ohlala]

I'm married and faithful for 17 years but had 2 affairs when manic. One was with someone I met at a local 12-step program (or 13th step, as they say...), the other guy I met on MySpace, which was pre-facebook. Luckily I never got any std's, cause it was all unprotected as well. These were relationships that went on for months while I was escalating, not one-nighters. I later investigated the MySpace guy since he was not local, and found out he had a prison record. It's very risky and I know how you feel. Maybe you can try to knock yourself out with exercise? I'm not a fan of internet porn and I guess the downside is, it might be a trigger to more sexual behavior, but if that could substitute for the real thing it might involve a lot less risk...

[mel80]

Thanks but I'm not into porn that way but I do exercise alot am swimming and doing aqua aerobics it's just the whole rush that goes with it all. I do regret my behavior especially when it interfers with relationships its just like having an alien in me all my self control goes out the window.Sad yes I h8t that I get this way.Thanks any way

[hanners]

Yep, when I'm hypersexual, it's the first cue that I've become hypomanic. It was great, when I had a boyfriend, we both enjoyed it quite a lot, but now that I'm single, it's really frustrating.

[kj44]

Check question, I think I may need to speak to someone in this forum, your not alone