Bipolar and the pill...

[Bklynguy]

I am a mother of 3 ,divorced who has bipolar disorder. When I am manic I love men and spend way too much money. I have recently taken myself off the medications as I thought I would feel better with daily prayer. I was so wrong …

I have been requested by my Gp to go on to a contraception of any description for his peace of mind .

I have said NO for several months now. I dont want to be pregnant again and yet when Im manic I cant stop myself from seeking men out. I no longer know what to do … I feel so lost and alone . Any advice ??

I don’t see how going off your bi-polar meds and on a conraceptive will help you. Before we got married, my wife was on contraceptives for a short while due to ovarian cysts–it actually MADE her very depressed. She was taken off and her doctor told her he would never prescribe her contraceptives again.

Please go back on your bi-polar meds.

 

[ricofall]

My priest made a point when he talked about this in a class. He explained why any type of birth control is wrong under certain circumstance. It is not a sin to take birth control unless it is to prevent life and sin against the sacrement of marriage. You have a medical disorder and need to be on your medication. If you are going to have sex regardless, then take steps to lessen the effects. Basically if you are going to sin, at least protect yourself and your partner. Go to confession and try again. After all we are all sinners and we may not share your condition, but do share the burden of sin

 

[Zelie_Louis]

Please discuss your unique situation with a priest and/or medical expert. We do not permit members to seek nor offer medical advice on CAF. Thanks for your cooperation.