My sex life is pretty much gone. I don't feel the urge to have sex anymore, except during a manic episode or when I am drunk, this includes masterbating. This is causing some problems in my marriage, I find my wife extremely attractive but I am lacking the desire to do anything about it.
Back when I was still doing illeagal drugs I didn't have a problem with it, but since I stopped that, my sex drive went straight down hill. I don't want to resort to taking medication to help sort the problem out, but I am starting to run out of options. I have read a lot of research and articles on the subject but nothing seems to stir my desires.
When I was younger and doing drugs, I would have sex at least 3 to 4 times a day and then masterbate at least 2 more times. I don't want to do that again, but I would like to have sex at least once a week, so far this year it has only been 3 times, and usually when I am drinking or in a manic episode.
I need help from other people with bipolar to see if you have experienced a similar thing and how you have gotten past it.