{"id":357,"date":"2011-07-02T04:02:44","date_gmt":"2011-07-02T09:32:44","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/?p=357"},"modified":"2011-07-02T04:02:44","modified_gmt":"2011-07-02T09:32:44","slug":"how-to-cope-with-erectile-dysfunction-and-depression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/how-to-cope-with-erectile-dysfunction-and-depression\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Cope With Erectile Dysfunction And Depression"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition in which a man is unable to  get and maintain an erection just before or during sexual <a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/Depressed-man-pic.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-358\" title=\"Depressed man pic\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/Depressed-man-pic-150x150.png?resize=150%2C150\" alt=\"Man in depression\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/Depressed-man-pic.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/Depressed-man-pic.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/Depressed-man-pic.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>intercourse. ED  as it is commonly known is prevalant among men of all ages. The damage  that this condition does are both physical and emotional. The good news  is that this condition is easily treatable in most cases, but if left  untreated it can cause havoc in the persona and life of the the person  suffering from it. The most common problem that men who suffer from  erectile dysfunction face, apart from the very obvious loss of sex life,  is depression.<\/p>\n<p>Depression slowly builds up if the  feeling of anger, frustration and melancholia are not dealt with in the  right manner. These feelings arise if the person with ED has not taken  any medical advice to get to know and treat their condition.  Communication is the key here; and not only with their doctor but with  their partner as well. Let your doctor and partner know that you are  feeling sad or frustrated. Talking openly about how you feel is the  first step to beating depression which can accompany erectile  dysfunction.<\/p>\n<p>The most common symptoms associated with depression are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Listlessness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Loss of self confidence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Physical and mental weariness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Dramatic decrease or increase in appetite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Disturbed sleep<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Feeling of loneliness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If  you are suffering from erectile dysfunction and the above mentioned  symptoms, it is advisable that you seek qualified medical help. Explain  fully to your doctor about how you feel, don&#8217;t feel embarrassed as there  is nothing to feel ashamed about. Your doctor can then guide you to the  proper treatment for your depression. The treatment can include  medications like anti-depressants and or counselling. Please be upfront  about your erectile dysfunction as your doctor needs this information to  prescribe the right type of anti-depressant accordingly (there are some  anti-depressant medication which can aggravate or intensify ED).<\/p>\n<p>You  can go to a licensed therapist to get individual or couple counselling.  Make sure to involve your partner in the whole process as she can then  better understand about what you are going through and can help you  overcome it. This will also improve and strengthen the bond between the  two of you.<\/p>\n<p>Like  I mentioned before erectile dysfunction is treatable and there is no  reason for you to suffer from it in silence. Seek professional medical  help to reclaim not only your sex life but also your emotional and  mental health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition in which a man is unable to get and maintain an erection just before or during sexual intercourse. ED as it is commonly known is prevalant among men of all ages. The damage that this condition does are both physical and emotional. 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