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Have Bipolar Disorder. Taking Serequol. Lack Of Self-esteem?

Hi, I have been diagnosed with bi-polar disorder. I keep having sex with any guys that gives me attention. Could be up to 4 different guys in one week. I have never done this before. I am taking Serequol 200mg. Recently broke up with partner of 17 years. Been separated for 8 months now. Am I addicted to sex, or lack self-esteem?
Thu, 25 Jul 2013
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Greetings !

Welcome to the site.

I am sorry to learn about your condition and I empathize with you.

Well you see one of the core clinical symptoms of Bipolar disorder is hyper-sexuality / sexual promiscuity where in the person struggles with increased libido / sex drive and indulges in sexual indiscretions without realizing that it may invariably compromise their long term equation and relationship with respective partner.

So basically it is not sex addiction or lack of self esteem per say which is driving this excessive sexual indiscretions but instead it is underlying manic episode which is impairing your judgment and propelling you to indulge in such kind of behaviour.

Also it seems like Seroquel alone is not being able to contain your bipolar symptoms so I suggest that you ask your prescribing doctor to add to this 1 mood stabilizer drug such as Depakene (valproate) at dose of 300 mg dose two times a day and this shall work in combination with Seroquel and bring control over your hyper-sexuality.

I hope this helps.

Wish you all the best.

Regards.
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Have Bipolar Disorder. Taking Serequol. Lack Of Self-esteem?

Greetings ! Welcome to the site. I am sorry to learn about your condition and I empathize with you. Well you see one of the core clinical symptoms of Bipolar disorder is hyper-sexuality / sexual promiscuity where in the person struggles with increased libido / sex drive and indulges in sexual indiscretions without realizing that it may invariably compromise their long term equation and relationship with respective partner. So basically it is not sex addiction or lack of self esteem per say which is driving this excessive sexual indiscretions but instead it is underlying manic episode which is impairing your judgment and propelling you to indulge in such kind of behaviour. Also it seems like Seroquel alone is not being able to contain your bipolar symptoms so I suggest that you ask your prescribing doctor to add to this 1 mood stabilizer drug such as Depakene (valproate) at dose of 300 mg dose two times a day and this shall work in combination with Seroquel and bring control over your hyper-sexuality. I hope this helps. Wish you all the best. Regards.