Inside Mental Health Hypersexuality – An Ignored and Misrepresented Symptom of Bipolar
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Apr 13, 2017 The podcast delves into the misunderstood topic of hypersexuality in bipolar disorder, highlighting the severe consequences of compulsive sexual behaviors. It explores the societal stigma and misconceptions surrounding this symptom, emphasizing the need for proper treatment and support. The hosts also discuss the impact of hypersexuality on relationships and advocate for open conversations about sex without stigma.
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Cultural Misreading Of Hypersexuality
- Hypersexuality is often ignored or misrepresented as glamorous in culture and media.
- Gabe Howard points out this romanticized view hides the compulsive, damaging reality.
Compulsion, Not High Libido
- Clinically, hypersexuality is a dysfunctional preoccupation and compulsion toward sexual thoughts or acts, not merely high libido.
- Vincent M. Wales and Gabe emphasize compulsion as the defining, destructive feature.
Personal Pain Behind The Behavior
- Gabe Howard recounts hypersexuality manifesting as excessive, painful masturbation and risky acts rather than pleasurable experiences.
- He stresses it lacked pleasure and felt like an unstoppable compulsion similar to OCD rituals.