bi-polar and meds?

Question

Hello group. My wife is bi-polar and is hypersexual. She is trying to stop some of her hypersexaul behaviors. Mainly being an exhibitionist to her lesbian gfs on the net. I am talking to a good psychologist about these behaviors, and she has some questions that i need to throw to you guys and maybe get some guidance. First my wife is on effexor xr 75mg(tabs in morning) and paxil 20 mg(1 at hs). The therapist wonders if the effexor increasing my wife's hypersexuality. The therapist knows it is an energizing medication, but she wonders if it might increasing her obsessional behaviors. Second is that since my wife also has CP(cerebral palsy), my wife might be better served with a neuro-psychiatrist. How do I find on? is ther on in hawaii? I tried to find one, but haven't found one. What else can you suggest? Anything would be helpful. Aloha and Mahalo.

Answer 1

I am not an expert, but I have heard of similar side effects with effexor. Unfortunately, with almost all of the psychotropics it comes down to "trial and error." Consequently a good neuropsychiatrist would be very helpful- particularly with your wife's history (e.g., CP). A better outcome might be acheievable with a simple change in dosgae or time of day. But there are a least six other medications that I have seen perscribed for similar cases.

Diet can be a big factor.



Best outcome is with a combination of therapy and medication and it sounds like you have a good psychologist- no one better to do therapy in these cases.



If you can't find a neuropychiatrist, an alternative would be a good psychiatrist and a neuropsychologist.



Good luck.

Answer 2

Perhaps you really need to look at what is going on in yours and your wifes sex life it seems to me that you are not sexually satisfying to her and she is gay and wants women.



Of course you really need to deal with her cerebral palsy and give her whatever she requires for it.



This what you are talking about is not a brain disease or a mental illness it is her choices and maybe yours about this and then too other people that are contributing to this behavior.



Stop counting on others to tell you how to feel or how to make your wife want you sexually if she doesn't perhaps you need to get a divorce from her? If she wants others maybe it is time for her to get a divorce from you if you don't want this with her.



The point of fact is this that there is no valid and reliable scientific medical evidence for pushing psychiatric treatment on anyone and it won't make your wife want you or choose to stop her behaviors. A neurologist can treat her for her CP



I am a bit worried for you with your wife acting like this, never doubt that people that are out of their minds on mind altering drugs can and will do almost anything, even anything that they wouldn't do any other way and then they have to live with it.



It seems to me that this might be the case with your wife?

Answer 3

You may have to take a trip out of Hawaii and into a different state. Does your wife's Doctor know of a Neur-psychiatrist? If not, see about calling a mental institution and see if they would know where to start. They may know of a good one in California for example. You might allow the doctor to change the meds and "tweek" them a little to see if there are changes. My son's med every now and then need it. Good Luck. Thank you for being a stand up man and staying with her.

Answer 4

Wow, that sounds complicated. Has she tried different combinations of medication? All meds treat people differently. I have bipolar and found that wellbutrin worked well in combo with depakote. I think it just depends on circumstances and body chemistry. Good luck with your search.

Answer 5

I am bi-polar. After many yrs of listening to my doc, I have finally realized, he, like all docs, is just a gov'nt hired, brain washed zombie. So I no longer go to see doc, and when my last batch of meds runs out, I will neva go again. (all they really do is help me sleep anyhow)

The meds u mention are uppers, this will prob make someone who is hyperactive/energetic, even more so.

Some anti dep meds sedate, others make you rush, a bit like speed.

Does hypersexual mean a nymphomaniac? ..if so, try cannabis, it kills sexual urges..well does for me anyhow. ...