Erectile Dysfunction and Mental Illness –
Are They Related?
by Rands
Mathew
zone3
Mental illness is a psychiatric disorder that disrupts the normal
thinking of a person. He/she tends to behave in a manner different to
others. Their way of thinking is limited to the very domain set by them.
The mental illness of a person is related to the past events or
circumstances he/she may have undergone. 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.
Mental illness or depression is associated with Erectile Dysfunction.
According to a survey, 82% of men suffering from Erectile Dysfunction also
suffered from depression. Depression can certainly reduce sexual desire
but it is not always clear which condition comes first. But the negative
thinking associated with depression can affect the erectile power of a
person.
People who are depressed or suffering from some kind of mental problem
tend to corner themselves from normal sexual activities. The nature of the
problem becomes very severe with time where a person may suffer from
Erectile Dysfunction. This is a kind of psychological impotence that grows
rapidly and can be related to a recent situation or event.
It has been found that in majority of cases where impotence has been
detected, the major factor responsible for the problem is the emotional
issue that can affect men’s self esteem and relationship. Negative emotion
can and does perpetuate the problem of Erectile Dysfunction. 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 is a serious problem, which affects the sexual
life of a person. The problem does have a wide impact on the self-esteem
and ego of a person. A person starts to think differently which in turn
leads to psychological disorder among people. Different kinds of feelings
start to haunt the life of a person suffering from the twin disorder. He
is shy to discuss the problem with a doctor or even with his partner. The
deficiency leads to negative thinking among people and they become
circumspect towards their future sex life.
To cope with this problem, Viagra people have come up strongly to
counter the problem and provide a drug that could restore the sexual glory
of those who lost all hopes of better sex life. The drug called Viagra has
been in the market for over seven years now and it has done wonders with
many patients suffering from the dreaded dysfunction.
A wide variety of Erectile Dysfunction drugs are available in the
market. Three oral drugs are already in the market by the names of Viagra,
Cialis and Levitra, which are approved by FDA.
Viagra does cure the dysfunction but there has to be some precautions
well in place before consuming the drug. Better communication among people
suffering from the dysfunction would ensure a healthy treatment for the
disease. The doctors ask questions about the patient’s medical history and
the symptoms involved with Erectile Dysfunction. Viagra does have some
side effects, which must be kept in mind before and after consuming the
drug. So, a prior consultation would keep you safe against potential side
effects and problems.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
The author is an amateur writer focusing primarily on health related
topics or on the health related research findings. For more information on
Viagra visit, http://www.viagrapunch.com/
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