Sexual Dysfunction May Be a Sign of Depression

   

Did you know that the brain is the main "sex organ"? Yes, most people think of their primary sexual organs and above his waist, but the truth is that it is above the shoulders. In fact, if you can stimulate the septal region in the limbic brain, stimulate everything else in your body.

    When the brain septal region called neurotransmitters chemicals send messages to simulate stimulates blood flow to the sexual organs below the waist. Depression also involves neurotransmitters in the brain. When you are depressed these chemicals can also be depressed and thrown out of balance. The result is that your sex drive is so small, if present at all, you start to feel that you are not a sexual being. In fact, some of these chemicals with low brain reduce any feelings of pleasure.

   Therefore feels numb when clinically depressed. When you do not want to participate in a sexual relationship with their partner relationship problems appear or worsen. When a couple does not feel loved by another, even if the reason has nothing to do with him or her, the couple feels rejected. He or she loses confidence.

    The relationship suffers, which can lead to a deepening disorder of mood. One of the most common treatments for pharmaceuticals for depression is antidepressants. Approximately 33% of people taking this medication find decreased or no desire to make love to your partner. If they make love may have difficulty being aroused and reach orgasm problems. Some men have problems getting an erection. All these problems lead to the loss of confidence, further deterioration of the relationship and a deeper sense of despair. If you have sexual problems, consider an evaluation by a mental health professional to see if you or your partner suffers from depression.

   If a mental health diagnosis who would most benefit to solve the mood disorder through therapy instead of drugs. Sometimes the simple strategies to change behavior and thought patterns can relieve numbness, anxiety and despair. The therapist can also help identify unresolved grief issues that may be the root of their problems.

    If you are sad or unhappy about something in your life, and did his best to deny the problem is there, you may be using an enormous amount of emotional energy to keep these low feelings. This can lead to numb the rest of his life. Use the medication as a last resort. You will be happier and healthier if you encounter problems directly.