Although I don’t typically binge watch shows, I found myself doing it. I inherited the first season of Homeland and soon found myself marching through seven seasons of it.
Although the story line of the show focuses on the character Carrie Mathison and her bipolar condition, while viewing it, my therapist mind sees other issues. Some people may even call my thoughts ‘fan theories’.
I consider Carrie Mathison a sex addict. She uses ‘the mission’ as an excuse for bedding someone new.
No matter who she beds, there is never remorse over what she did or concern for the home wrecking that comes with it. She hides any wrongs done behind the almighty mission she’s on.
In her mind, because she’s slutting for her country, she’s done nothing wrong. Her version of the greater good trumps all marriage commitments, promises or family responsibilities.
Because of her ‘good intentions’ she breaks laws, hides drug use and ruins lives with impunity.
She seduces her target, then later looks for wives and whether or not the man is married, etc. Like the adulterous woman in Proverbs who after indulging herself acts like she did nothing wrong.
She has no problem lying to get into someone’s pants or get out of situations.
Carrie has no qualms about using others for sex. It’s a tool she uses in getting whatever she wants.
When she wants someone, she doesn’t care if they are married or not. Neither marriage nor children have stopped her from indulging in her affairs
Even those around her know she sleeps around, yet they turn a blind eye to it. Although no one has called her ‘hot pants Mathison’, it’s understood she is off the chain with her sexuality.
Perhaps the director wants to normalize sexual addiction. By having the main character be attractive her sexual addiction is turned into an acceptable commodity.
Instead of some clingy, desperate unattractive person, you see a young, vivacious attractive woman.
I consider her a sex addict who also suffers from bipolar. Keep in mind, that even when the bipolar condition is under control, she still plays loose with her sexual talk and activities including voyeurism.
Have you noticed how she makes sure surveillance includes the bedrooms? When she stays up all night, do you think she is watching them sleep?
The bipolar condition keeps your attention away from her sexual addiction. It’s easier blaming the bipolar condition than to say she’s a raging sex addict who’ll sleep with any man she feels drawn toward.
You may have a Carrie Mathison type lover in your life, who’s looking for your spouse. Expecting wedding rings and kids to deter them is unrealistic. They don’t even slow down for those old deterrents.
If you do, you need help. Like the Mathison character, they have ways of bringing chaos with them. They promise sex and good times, yet instead bring destruction and misery.
Carrie Mathison is a fictional character, yet the lover who invaded your life is not.
These are situations where you need to end the affair and get you and your spouse out of the situation. This is also where membership sites like Restored Lifestyle can help you know what to do and how to overcome the challenges they present.
Keeping It Real,
Jeff
