Re: Re: Can I keep a hope ?

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Hi Kv,thank you for your reply, it means a lot to me.I was also looking at " The brain that changes itself " book by Norman Doidge(http://www.normandoidge.com/normandoidge/MAIN.html)

with some hope that neuro-plasticity may help me.As I said, i am at the time of getting married, and stuck with erectile dysfunction, and I honestly doesn't want to screw up some girls life and dreams.

Do you know there are any cases which have successfully recovered from ED at the age of 25-30?Thanks and Regards,Shipin

 

My internet closed down when I first sent this article, so here it is again.

Stress can damage the brain and stop it repairing itself. PSSD is enormouslty stressful and can hinder recovery. Try the link given below, and here is an extract.

Extract:

It seems like a joke, but according to some research stress really can shrink your brain! Research carried out in 2006 at Rockefeller University, USA is providing insight into how stress can shrink your brain cells and age your immune system.

Bruce McEwen, head of the neuroendocrinology department said that his research with rats has shown that ongoing stress actually causes neurons in the brain to shrink.

Exercise can help the brain repair itself and according to Bruce McEwen. He points out that    " there's growing evidence that exercise has very powerful effects. " Exercise can make a huge difference. And, in the case of the brain at least, time might heal the wounds caused by stress.

" The brain is very resilient, " said Bruce McEwen, head of the neuroendocrinology laboratory at Rockefeller University in New York City. " Give it a chance and it will make every effort to repair itself. "

Source  - HealthDay News 15th August 2006

http://www.completemindcare.co.uk/Hypnotherapy%20to%20help%20you%20with/Anxiety%20and%20stress/stress_can_shrink_your_brain.html

Kv

> >> > Hi,> >

> > I really / desperately need some help to understand my situation i.e. where> > I stand today and what will be my future in current scenario ?> > > > I feel I have screwed my whole life because of some stupid addiction to

> > porn which had resulted into depression and takng ssri's. (venlafaxin /> > veniz XR).> > > > I am a graduate of age 29. when I was at age of 21(during graduation) I> > had a depression from which I had successfully recovered. After that

> > depression I completed my graduation> > and did a job in private firms for about 6 years. this year in Jan / feb,> > because of the work pressure / tension, I again landed in depression.> > It started with sleepless nights,(only 2 to 3 hours sleep for a months

> > time), no concentration at work, I visited a psychiatrist, (same whom I had> > consulted during graduation & recovered), He restarted the prescription> > with veniz XR (venlafaxine), when I took veniz XR for first night, I lost

> > my sleep completely (not even 2/3 hours), hence due to fear I suddenly> > stoped taking veniz XR and contacted doctor over phone,> > he suggested me to take Zapiz. I continuity with this for a while,

> > > > but from this time (after taking veniz XR and stoping), I feel I am> > experiencing sexual dysfunction, I didn't get aroused easily. I can't> > maintain erection.> > I feel my brain has changed due to these tablets, I was a very sharp memory

> > person before this depression, but now I feel I can't remember the easy> > things as well.> > > > Now my family people are looking for a girl for my marriage, but I couldn't

> > discuss all of this with them.> > I really & honestly doesn't want to screw up some girls life if I am not> > going to get cured with this problem (erection & sexual dysfunction)

> > > > I had even once tried to do suicide by taking 30mg zapiz pills but it> > failed.> > I don't know what was responsible to my addiction to porn, I didnt really> > known the worst effects of this sillly thing which I continued for long

> > time and wested years into it.> > Now I realised the importance of life, and I don't want to do suicide.> > > > It will be a great help, if someone provides me a path, following from

> > which I can leave a happy married life, and a new beginning to my life.> > > > I don't know, is the cure really possible and can I keep some hopes?> > > > Thanks a lot for your helps.

> > > > Regards,> > shipin> >>

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Dear shipin

I would suggest to calm down a little first. If you would want to take any step toward recovery taking it down a notch would be the first step. From what I read below about your situation, you don't have PSSD. PSSD is when people stop using antidepressant and yet suffer sexual dysfuntion.I understand that it is easy for me to say "Calm down" under normal emotional status. But believe me how you are reacting toward your situation, some of it is perception. Dont misunderstand me. Depression is the worst thing anyone could have. I have been there twice. But will not go there again. And God knows how much stress I have in my life. it is always how I face my problems.

First of all for you to be taking antideressant and have low sex drive is normal. That is a common side effect. Now that you have taken antidepressant you might want to take something that suits you. The world of antidepressant is very much unknown and it is almost based on trial and error to find what suits you, sort of. it is best to exhuast all effort before using antidepressant. First if you educate yourself regarding this matter by reading would be a great help. There is wealth of information posted by member of this group. I would suggest the following:

Exercise: aggresive cardio. jogging is best. Try 15-20 minutes of 80% max heart rate.If not fit based on your life style, do your best and beat your own target every day untill you reach 20 mins.

Check your vit D level. If low take vit D3 10000 IU per day till you reach normal level. Then 5000 IU

take omega-3 2 grms a day. Split them between day and night.

magnesium would help with brain funtion.

have a good diet.

You have to do this at least for 3 months before expecting any result. keep track of how you are feeling before and after an exercise.

Adil

To: SSRIsex Sent: Monday, December 12, 2011 9:10 PMSubject: Re: Can I keep a hope ?

Hi all,I am desperately looking for some help.it will be great help for any feedback and suggestions for my last email.thanking you all!Regards,shipin>> Hi,> > I really / desperately need some help to understand my situation i.e. where> I stand today and what will be my future in current scenario ?> > I feel I have screwed my whole life because of some stupid addiction to> porn which had resulted into depression and takng ssri's. (venlafaxin /> veniz XR).> > I am a graduate of age 29. when I was at age of 21(during graduation) I> had a depression from which I had successfully recovered. After that> depression I completed my

graduation> and did a job in private firms for about 6 years. this year in Jan / feb,> because of the work pressure / tension, I again landed in depression.> It started with sleepless nights,(only 2 to 3 hours sleep for a months> time), no concentration at work, I visited a psychiatrist, (same whom I had> consulted during graduation & recovered), He restarted the prescription> with veniz XR (venlafaxine), when I took veniz XR for first night, I lost> my sleep completely (not even 2/3 hours), hence due to fear I suddenly> stoped taking veniz XR and contacted doctor over phone,> he suggested me to take Zapiz. I continuity with this for a while,> > but from this time (after taking veniz XR and stoping), I feel I am> experiencing sexual dysfunction, I didn't get aroused easily. I can't> maintain erection.> I feel my brain has changed due to these tablets, I

was a very sharp memory> person before this depression, but now I feel I can't remember the easy> things as well.> > Now my family people are looking for a girl for my marriage, but I couldn't> discuss all of this with them.> I really & honestly doesn't want to screw up some girls life if I am not> going to get cured with this problem (erection & sexual dysfunction)> > I had even once tried to do suicide by taking 30mg zapiz pills but it> failed.> I don't know what was responsible to my addiction to porn, I didnt really> known the worst effects of this sillly thing which I continued for long> time and wested years into it.> Now I realised the importance of life, and I don't want to do suicide.> > It will be a great help, if someone provides me a path, following from> which I can leave a happy married life, and a new beginning to

my life.> > I don't know, is the cure really possible and can I keep some hopes?> > Thanks a lot for your helps.> > Regards,> shipin>