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Mental illness
can Influence the Erectile Power of Men
A mental illness is a psychiatric disorder
that results in a disruption in a person's thinking,
feeling, moods, and ability to relate to others. Mental
illness is distinct from the legal concept of insanity.
It also implies a large degree of adjustment to the
social environment, as indicated by the satisfaction
derived from interpersonal
relationships, as well as achievements.
Depression is strongly associated with erectile dysfunction. According to
the survey, 82% of men who reported moderate to severe
erectile dysfunction also had symptoms of depression.
Depression can certainly reduce sexual desire, but it
is often not clear which condition came first. And when
it affects the erectile power of men, it increases negative
thinking in men which can be more effective.
Men who are depressed or have some other emotional
problem may have no interest in having sex. Psychological
impotence tends to develop rapidly and be related to
a recent situation or event. The patient may be able
to have an erection in some circumstances but not in
others. Being able to experience or maintain an erection
upon waking up in the morning suggests that the problem
is psychological rather than physical.
It should be strongly noted that in virtually every
case of impotence there are emotional issues that can
seriously affect the men’s self-esteem and relationships.
Negative emotions may even perpetuate erectile dysfunction
that has been caused by a medical condition that has
been successfully treated. Many men tend to fault themselves
for their impotence even if it is clearly caused by
physical problems over which they have little or no
control.
Erectile dysfunction proves to be a pattern or a persistent
problem; however, it can interfere with a man's self-image
as well as his sexual
life. It may also be a sign of a physical or emotional
problem that requires treatment. Men think that they
have lost their manhood and feel ashamed to share their
truths. But the time is changing very fast as men are
seeking help for the problem, and doctors are gaining
a better understanding of what causes erectile dysfunction
and are finding new and better ways to treat it.
Your doctor will want to ask questions about how or
when your condition developed, the medications you take
and any other physical conditions you may have. Your
doctor will also want to discuss recent physical or
emotional changes so that your mental illness cannot
become more stressful due to erectile dysfunction.
Now these days, a wide variety of options exist for
treating erectile dysfunction. Three oral medications
are already available which have been approved by FDA.
These are Viagra, Cialis
and Levitra.
This article is only for information purpose. If you
are experiencing the same issue, please consult your
physician initially.
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