In the UK from Valentine’s day Boots the Chemist Plc will be selling Viagra over the counter. I just wanted to address the problem of sexual dysfunction in people with anxiety disorders.
Most people in their lives will experience some kind of sexual dysfunction, often during a period of hardship or stress. It is not something you need to worry about unless it becomes persistent. For most people a good holiday is all they need.
Nowadays doctors tend to state the most sexual dysfunction is part physical and part psychological. But for those with anxiety the news that they may have something physical wrong with them can come as a nasty shock, resulting in more stress.
Fear not. While having a physical check over is a great idea, it is more than likely that if you suffer from stress and anxiety that your sexual dysfunction is purely down to that. Indeed it is a well-known symptom of stress and mood disorders, including depression. The good news is that it will probably clear up as you deal with your anxiety, depression etc.
The bad news is people out there are trying to sell you cures. Medical cures treat medical problems, not psychological ones. Boots PLC are offering this Viagra at £50 for four tablets, which is a lot of money for something which is not normally prescribed for patients with anxiety induced sexual dysfunction.
The best thing for performance anxiety is probably relaxation, thought stopping, and a commitment to partake in therapy to deal with the underlying cause of the anxiety.
Just to add: SSRI medication like Celexa and Prozac might help with your mood levels and anxiety symptoms, but can also have lack of libido or sexual dysfunction as a side effect.
