Annette-j-dunlea Quote by Annette J. Dunlea
““My problem is I love sex. No joking I really love sex. Life without sex is unbearable for me. As a child my mum says I loved men and hated women. I use to smile at men when I was in the pram and offer them lollipops or sweeties. I guess it is in my genes, my little weakness. I can live without the Valium and Vodka but not my sex. To me my choice is simple men or Paradise and I love them both. I cannot make that choice. It is like there is some evil force driving me to flirt and sleep around. No one man has ever been enough for me and now I have to live like a nun in rehab. I am not bold I am just misunderstood. No, don’t laugh it is an illness and an exhausting one I am so tired, so very tired.””
About This Quote
The speaker describes an overwhelming, compulsive sexual drive that feels like an illness, causing distress and a sense of being trapped between desire and restraint.
In simple terms: Compulsive sexual desire as a debilitating condition
Key Takeaway
Sexual compulsion can dominate life and cause suffering
Themes
addiction
identity
gender dynamics
mental health
loneliness
Mood
despair
frustration
loneliness
Type
personal confession
lament
diagnostic statement
When to use this quote
- rehab setting
- relationship counseling
- self‑help groups
- clinical assessment
- personal journaling
Key Concepts
compulsive behavior
sexual orientation
family influence
self‑perception
Practical Applications
- therapy for sexual addiction
- education on healthy sexuality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does labeling desire as an illness affect self‑acceptance?
- What support structures could reduce the feeling of being misunderstood?
