Many men suffer from their inability to obtain and maintain firm and long-lasting erections, which allow them to successfully reach the culmination of the sexual act. Erectile Dysfunction is so common that it affects more than 30 million men, in the United States alone, sometimes for physical reasons, such as heart disease, diabetes and obesity, also for modeling unhealthy lifestyles such as smoking and drinking alcohol and others. Sometimes due to issues that attack the subconscious, that is why it has been concluded that Erectile Dysfunction is also psychological.
Clinical psychology has developed innumerable research and analysis methods, and although it is not easy to demonstrate, it has been possible to conclude that some dysphoria or disorders are eventual causes of Erectile Dysfunction. Those disorders are:
Psychological causes of erectile dysfunction.
Anxiety:
Science has proven, without a doubt, that the human being somatizes his psychological problems, that is, that they physically manifest, through illnesses, everything that attacks his mind. The same thing happens with anxiety, people usually know that they have it, but ignore it, a very common mistake when it comes to saving their physical health. Anxiety can cause an excessive increase in heart rate, blood pressure problems and fatigue, which in turn negatively affects sexual performance. Anxiety is the most common psychological cause of Erectile Dysfunction.
Stress:
Stressful situations are perhaps something that no one can escape. We all at some point face a situation that affects us, depending on the attitude with which we face it, this situation could be more or less harmful, but even at the most minimal levels, a stressful situation can affect obtaining or maintaining a erection
Depression:
The debate on whether depression is a psychological or physical factor is still ongoing, as this is understood as a chemical imbalance in the brain, caused by a negative evolution of the patient’s mood. Thus, it would be a dual factor, which jumps between the psychological and the physical. Depression can affect both function and sexual desire, which makes it a necessary attention factor, if apart from performance, it also affects intention. That, added to the fact that according to the National Institute of Mental Health, men avoid talking about their psychological problems and therefore evade the responsibility of recognizing their symptoms. The good news is that with VERPA, most men will feel virile again, regain a healthy sexual interest, and resolve their Erectile Dysfunction problem.
Couple life:
The lack of emotional intelligence, that is, the ability to recognize our own feelings and those of others, to motivate ourselves and to manage relationships properly, can affect their intercourse. Arguments, miscommunication, and anger contrast with desire, and ultimately, with sexual function. Resolving such issues with your partner can help alleviate the symptoms of ED.
If you are having difficulties resolving problems in your relationship, seek out a professional counselor or therapist who can help, this will be a great complement to your physical treatment for Erectile Dysfunction.
Fear:
Fear is defined as a feeling of anguish caused by the presence of a real or imaginary danger, which can lead us to believe that an event contrary to what is actually desired will occur. If this is your first time experiencing ED, you may worry that you will never regain normal sexual function. This leads to a drop in self-esteem and therefore to a decrease in the belief of being capable of achieving successful sexual relations. Break the cycle, that it has happened to you once, it is not law to believe that it will always be like this.
Are there treatments for the psychological causes of Erectile Dysfunction?
Usually, when we suffer from a disease or disorder, we seek help to treat ourselves with pharmacotherapy or drug therapy, that is, a treatment based on chemical drugs. But in cases of psychological symptoms, and unless the specialist recommends it, due to a chemical imbalance, it is best to go to a specialist in psychology or psychiatry depending on the degree of difficulty of the problem.
All of the psychological problems mentioned above require therapy, patience, and time. Your doctor and your psychologist or psychiatrist can work with you to find the best course of treatment for you. Make your mental health a priority, as unresolved issues can have a tremendous effect on your sexual function.