Supporting and promoting the well-being of mental health carers and their families.
Mental Health Carers Austalia.
β24-07-2018 07:51 PM
β24-07-2018 07:51 PM
β24-07-2018 07:51 PM
β24-07-2018 07:51 PM
Thanks @Former-Member I've just read my way through.
We've had an interesting discussion, with good insights going.
Adge
β24-07-2018 07:54 PM
β24-07-2018 07:54 PM
Yes @winni, finding a good relationship can be just as hard as keeping it going! Mind you, I often joke that my own relationship is really founded on fatigue. We're just too tired to contemplate an alternative!
What do you think is holding you back?
β24-07-2018 07:54 PM
β24-07-2018 07:54 PM
@Former-Member I know hubby doesnβt judge. Itβs me. And itβs bad. I have a lot of issues. Itβs too hard. I need to. Iβm sorry. I canβt do this.
β24-07-2018 07:56 PM
β24-07-2018 07:56 PM
MH issues do impact on our self-conficence.
Speaking for myself, my CPTSD symptoms & struggles leave me seriously doubting my ability to have new relationships - even though I have had a good track record in the past.
Adge
β24-07-2018 07:56 PM
β24-07-2018 07:56 PM
Yes @Shakeelah25, I thought that scheduling sex was a really interesting idea. It could be seen as more pressure but the people who suggested it found it liberating. They didn't need to be spontaneous or worry that simple touch was going to lead to more. They had it set and it suited their relationship. Not for everyone but very helpful for some.
β24-07-2018 07:59 PM
β24-07-2018 07:59 PM
Hi...so I have bipolar 2 disorder. 2 and a half years ago I started medication to help me with the mental illness. BUT it's absolutely killed my sex drive to the point it's affecting my relationship. I was an extremely sexual person until I started the pills so im frustrated and I don't know what to do. I've searched online for answers and barely found much. So I guess my question is....who else has this problem and how do you deal with it?
β24-07-2018 07:59 PM
β24-07-2018 07:59 PM
So the confidence is connected to your health rather than appearance or performance @Adge. Are you thinking that it may affect a new relationship in more ways than sex and intimacy?
β24-07-2018 08:00 PM
β24-07-2018 08:00 PM
β24-07-2018 08:01 PM
β24-07-2018 08:01 PM
Hi @Former-Member and everyone else here. Thanks for the reminder Suzanne and sorry I'm late. Carer duties come first. π I have just read through and am all up to date with convo so far. Will be following along live now for as long as I can.
Sherry
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Supporting and promoting the well-being of mental health carers and their families.
Mental Health Carers Austalia.
Our Mission
To be the voice of mental health carers to enable the best life possible.
Get In Touch With Us
We're here to support and promote the well-being of mental health carers and their families
Mental Health Carers Australia is the only national advocacy group solely concerned with the well-being and promotion of the needs of mental health carers.
Supporting and promoting the well-being of mental health carers and their families.
Mental Health Carers Austalia.
Our Mission
To be the voice of mental health carers to enable the best life possible.
Get In Touch With Us
We're here to support and promote the well-being of mental health carers and their families
Mental Health Carers Australia is the only national advocacy group solely concerned with the well-being and promotion of the needs of mental health carers.