Physical & Emotional Side Effects of Low Libido

Having a decreased female sex drive is never settling for men. Low libido can cause a never-ending cycle of physical and emotional side effects. It may even include erectile dysfunction, a condition in which a man cannot maintain an erection long enough to have good sex.

Erectile Dysfunction causes failed sexual performance, which triggers depression, anxiety, tiredness, or fatigue. Such problems, in turn, may lead to fewer sexual encounters and more issues. In this article, these issues are discussed in detail.

Depression

Depression is a condition in which is a person's body, mood, and thoughts are affected. It further affects how a person eats and sleeps, how one feels about oneself, perception of things, etc. Disorders characterized by depression are followed by pervasive mood changes that affect all aspects of daily life. A depressive disorder is a lot more than only feeling blue and persistently sad.

The symptoms of depression include the following:

• helplessness

• feelings of guilt

• feelings of worthlessness,

• hopelessness

• irritability

• loss of energy

• loss of appetite

• sleep problems

• lack of interest in daily activities

• thoughts of suicide

• self-loathing

People need to understand that depression is neither a sign of personal weakness nor a condition that can be wished away. People with a depressive disease cannot just get better without proper treatment. The symptoms of depression may last a couple of weeks, months, or even years. Appropriate treatment, however, can help most people with depression.

Anxiety

Anxiety represents fear and apprehension. Low libido can cause a man to experience anxiety before or while having sex. It leads to tension and conflicts between him and his partner. The following physical symptoms characterize anxiety:

• sweating

• palpitations

• feelings of stress

• irritability

Anxiety-related disorders are very serious that affect around 19 million adults in America. As a matter of fact, these are the most common type of mental illnesses in America. It mostly affects adults and adolescents and sometimes children too.

Anxiety fills people's lives with emptiness and fear. Anxiety may worsen progressively if left untreated for a long time. People suffering from anxiety disorders usually struggle with unmanageable symptoms such as agitation, worry, and apprehension on a daily basis. These symptoms may become disturbing and interfere with normal day-to-day activities. There are times when anxiety disorders lead to restlessness, poor sleep, insomnia, trouble concentrating, feeling tense, a sense of dread, chest pain, lightheadedness, trouble breathing, hyperventilation, and even overwhelming panic with a feeling of losing control.

Tiredness and fatigue

Tiredness is not any disease. Instead, it can be a symptom of different conditions and illnesses. There are multiple causes of tiredness, including lack of sleep, over-exertion, particular medications, etc. 

On the other hand, fatigue refers to the condition in which a person's capacity for work reduces. It happens after any period of mental or physical activity. For instance, muscles are said to be fatigued when you work with them for a long time without rest. Fatigue primarily causes tiredness.

Lethargicness is also associated with tiredness or fatigue. It often causes disruption in daily life activities, leading to problems with focus. Lethargy is a condition in which a person lacks energy. People who are experiencing fatigue or tiredness can also be said to be lethargic because of low energy. The same medical conditions that can lead to exhaustion or fatigue can also lead to lethargy.

Summary

You can treat your low libido only by identifying its cause. You may need to change your medications or entire lifestyle. If your psychological state is causing low libido, you might consider visiting a therapist or relationship counselor. 

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