I need sex 24/7 even to the point I may cheat :(

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I have NC for this . I have 3 DC with my partner and we are a very happy family as things go. However once a month over 4 days I'm as horny as hell , even to the point I could walk past a random guy and just wanna f**^ the hell out of him . My DP is great in bed and always makes sure I reach O and more if need be but about a Half hour will pass abd I'm ready to go again . I think this is during the time I'm ovulating as it comes over me with a bang . It's not great as I don't want any more DC I do have a coil. I don't know if maybe Im bipolar or something ? I'm worried that one day I will take this too far and have sex with someone else . :(

Lol I'm deff contemplating a rabbit ! Think it's about time I treated myself

Now I've come out of the exhaustion fog of having very young children I am the same mid way through my cycle. I'm also the same straight after my period. Luckily my DH still thinks we're teenagers and is now getting his reward for all those dry spells during numerous pgs

How often does this happen? Has it been every month for a period of time ie 2 years or is this a recent phenomenon following on from your depression?

Very good news that you are going to see a psychiatrist soon. Only they can give you a diagnosis of bipolar or anything else ofc and a GP shouldn't be doing that. That they have referred you on is great. Please be sure to mention any out of the ordinary behaviour, including these periods of increased sex drive.

Hypersexuality is a main symptom of a manic phase in bipolar, along with excessive spending and feelings of invincibility etc. There are, however, other things that could be causing this. I know it's tough but now you have your referral try to not self diagnose :) it's entirely possible it's something else too.

And yes to getting your thyroid tested. If it is fluctuating that much it is worth keeping an eye out it. GPs I found tried to brush me off so you may need to nag.

I think if you are worried have an open discussion with your partner about it. I had to with my dh and he was actually very supportive and we found ways around it which were mutually beneficial :) it sounds like you have a strong relationship. It isn't normal behaviour so if you couch the discussion in medical terms and that you need to explore it with your psychiatrist I am sure he will help you. Again, not saying you have bipolar as this could just as easily be a hormonal imbalance, but there is information available on the Bipolar UK website that may help.

Coping mechanisms in the meantime - as a pp said, masturbation or asking do if he's up to it a bit more often at those times.

Good luck

Sorry x post. Perhaps the rabbit will solve the issue!

And finally your psychiatrist could just as well be a woman! How sexist of me to automatically go to a male default my psychiatrist and psychologist are both women and both brilliant!

Thanks :) no it's only been the past 2 months or so , I do like spending a lot sometimes and usually money I don't have but I get a quick buz out of what I've bought , my GP was going to look into my thyroid last time then said "nah actually we won't as it came back normal again last time " ffs it's been boderline for 8 years ! But how can u push GP's to look into stuff ? I'm not very pushy like that in fact I'm not pushy at all and I don't think I would get far with that at all. As for psychologist - hope it is a lady ....... If its a he a may end up jumping on him ha ha

I'm am rather amused that getting the horn which is a normal natural thing is seen as an illness these days. I feel a bit of pity in there as well tbh. Christ.

has your thyroid been borderline for 8 years??
there is a thyroid support thread on general health. maybe get your test result numbers over the phone and post them on there?

I can't remember the exact source but I read a study about women during ovulation that they found they crave variety - and not just in men - food, shopping - the works. So wanting different men is probably a normal part of the whole ovulation-driven urge.

ha ha i used to get that before my period its like fertility lusts gone wrong! basically my doctor explained it to me (we weren't even discussing it for some reason it just came up) she said its when your body is most fertile you get horney as hell i asked her what she would reccomend she said masterbate! followed by thyroid tests of course! it just so happens my thyroid is overactive but on months when it levels off my husband really appreciates me im lucky my hubby is sex mad so he can go with the flow xx

gamerchick hypersexuality is a serious problem and recognised symptom in manic behaviour, some side effects for drugs on Parkinson's disease for those who experience it. It can destroy families and completely ruin lives.

It's highly unlikely that this is what op has but it is worth her reading up on it if she was concerned about bipolar even if it is to put her mind at rest. It is not on for you to be so dismissive of something that is a genuine misery for some, and you are incorrect in your assumptions that it is a 'normal natural thing' for some. I assure you that going to truckers stops with the sole purpose of sleeping with as many men a day as possible for a prolonged period of time, for example, is not just 'getting the horn'.

Op glad you are so positive about things. I'm sure it will all be fine. Can you get a different Gp, particularly with regards the thyroid point? Some are woefully ignorant about it!

Erm, you have not taken steroids injections lately for muscular pains?

or joint pain, for example in relation to psoreatic arthritis?

Nope no steroids of any kind ? Thanks I will ask again about my thyroid and see if they can check it on a more regular basis to determine why it's boderline ?

you need a thyroid antibodies test

Here you go

www.thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/testing/thyroid_blood_tests.html

www.thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/diagnosis/getting_diagnosis.html

Have a read of the site. There is some great advice on there. To be told you are borderline is not good enough! Push for support. Even if you are within the ranges but at a top end there is evidence that going on thyroid medication can make a huge difference.

They don't like to give it to you unless it is completely kaput as once you are on medication that's it for life. (I hovered for about a year and a mc later finally got treatment once my levels were through the roof). But it's one tiny pill a day first thing in the morning and all it is is thyroid hormone so nothing nasty. Changed my life.