I’ve got some issues relating to sz and sexuality I could use some help with.
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I’m out as a gay male but I’m asexual.
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Im a bisexual man with a healthy sex drive.
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Where you conflicted at all about it growing up? I know most of us are to some extent but for me it was severe to the point that I think the denial contributed to me developing sz. Was hoping to find someone with a similar experience. Or someone who conquered the closet.
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@TheLogician i was quite conflicted as a teenager. I didnt like that i was attracted to guys. But im open about it these days. And it definitely helped a lot to come out of the closet. For my mental health i mean. As a teenager i would live a double life in a way. Angry straight man by day and hooking up with other men by night lol.
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I lived in a rough mining village with manly men. I didn’t come out until I was 25 and moved to town. Can’t say I was conflicted as I’m asexual and didn’t have the normal sexual attractions to people, I jest felt awkward when my friends where talking about girls, back in the early 2000s their was still a fair amount off homophobia around where I lived, My foster dad was a homophobe.
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I actually acted homophobic around people. So i hated myself a bit for while.
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But i dont beleive that repressing your sexual identity contributes to schizophrenia. Would be an added stressor. But not a sole cause.
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Yeah same here 1515
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Yeah I know some deeply closeted guys who are otherwise completely healthy. I definitely think it was a co factor for me.
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My dad was massively homophobic. Which is incredibly ■■■■■■ up considering the fact that I’m 100% certain he’s either bi or gay. That really screwed with my head growing up. Realizing were both hiding it.
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My foster dad portrayed himself as a upstanding member of the community but he was extremely racist and a big homophobe, same as my foster mother.
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I consider myself a transgender male…I was actually transitioning with testosterone a few years ago but it made me psychotic. I had a complete hysterectomy too which made me happy. No more female organs! (except still have boobs, I want them gone)
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I’m bisexual, but very devoted to my husband. I’m not looking for a female at all.
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Same. And i get oeople that tell me I can’t be bi because I’m in a straight marriage and faithful.
Like, how does being fairhful change my preferences?
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I’m gay. I don’t know what to say about it though.
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Yeah. It’s so ridiculous
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I had a rude awakening when I was 16 about my sexuality, I’m afraid to say it, gayness. I’ve come out to my family and I’m not coming out again, even if they don’t believe it. I take comfort in women though so I am a bit confused. I just chose to be celibate. I was the wimpy guy who had unfaithful girlfriends, lol. I have come to believe you can find yourself by other people. It’s Friday night and I’m up late, thinking of having a coffee ( it won’t keep me up, I think because it’s instant ).
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I’ve come to realize that you have to accept you have a sexual side. I guess I don’t care because of mental illness. You have to have a release valve or else you get sicker.
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I’m bi, too!
1515
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