Mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety can also cause erectile dysfunction.
Sometimes, physical health conditions that cause ED will bring about periods of depression or anxiety, and this just makes the problem worse.
Mental health is something men struggle to come forward and talk about. It’s also the single biggest killer of men under 40. It’s a big problem, with no clear cut answers or solutions.
Other symptoms of depression may include experiencing anger, aggression or a difficulty to process strong emotion, feeling ‘on the edge’, loss of interest in work and relationships, reduced sex drive, feeling empty, sad or without hope, memory loss, fatigue, weight gain or loss, sleep problems and more.
It’s vital if you think you may be suffering with depression or another mental health illness that you feel comfortable speaking to your doctor. They will only want to help.
They can offer advice, refer you to specialists and therapists, recommend lifestyle changes and prescribe medicine if necessary.
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