RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AGING AND SEXUAL DEPRESSION
Sexuality is one aspect of the emotional and physical intimacy that men and women experience throughout their lives. In adulthood, the closest intimacy is accomplished by physical and sexual relationships. Sexual intimacy is desired by older adults when there is a partner and a health status that allows sexual relationships. […]
CHILDREN ALSO GET DEPRESSED
I know! I know! This might ring foreign, or it might seem shocking but it is the absolute truth! Children get depressed too like Adults, especially between the ages of 6-12. Childhood depression is different from the normal “blues” and everyday emotions that children go through as they develop. Just […]
LACK OF INTIMACY IN RELATIONSHIPS: SEX AND DEPRESSION
There are times in our lives when sex feels more like a duty rather than something to be enjoyed between two partners. It feels like the connection is gone which could lead to rippling effects in other parts of our lives leading to depression. Having sex with someone doesn’t necessarily […]
DEPRESSION AFTER SEX: THE ROLE OF RELIGION
Religion as an entity has received renewed attention as a potent belief system and a force that influences the culture that can powerfully shape individuals’ attitudes towards sexual behaviors. Growing up in a society where sex is seen as sacred and sexual purity is expected from young people as they […]
SEX AND DEPRESSION: LIVING WITH A DEPRESSED PARTNER
Living with a partner going through depression can be challenging and in turn affect our mental health when the affection and intimacy gotten from our partner is missing. Depression is a mental disorder that can affect one’s general life leading to sexual challenges such as: Inability to experience pleasure. Loss […]
SEX AND DEPRESSION: IMPACT OF SEX ON MENTAL HEALTH
Sex and sexuality are a part of life. Aside from reproduction, sex can be about intimacy and pleasure. Sexual activity, penile-vaginal intercourse (PVI), or masturbation, can offer many surprising benefits to all facets of our life including physical, intellectual, emotional, psychological and, social. Sex is an important part of your […]
WARNING SIGNS THAT YOU ABOUT TO HAVE MENTAL BREAKDOWN
WARNING SIGNS THAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO HAVE A MENTAL BREAKDOWN A mental breakdown is a period of mental illness during which intense feelings of depression, stress, or anxiety result in an inability to function in daily life. The person suffering is emotionally overwhelmed. They might feel that life is […]
CAUSES OF S.T.R.E.S.S
Stress management starts with identifying the sources of stress in your life. This isn’t as straightforward as it sounds. While it’s easy to identify major stressors such as changing jobs, moving, or going through a divorce, pinpointing the sources of chronic stress can be more complicated as it sometimes starts […]
OFFLINE IS THE NEW SILICON VALLEY
These days, most of us access social media via our smartphones or tablets. While this makes it very convenient to keep in touch, it also means that social media is always accessible. This round-the-clock, hyper-connectivity can trigger impulse control problems, the constant alerts and notifications affecting your concentration and focus, […]
LACK OF FRIENDSHIP MAKES UNHAPPY MARRIAGES
In my years of service as a mental health doctor, I have found that the major cause/causes of a rift in marriage/ relationship is lack of friendship and the extension of understanding that comes with Friendship. Being in love with your spouse is great but actually LIKING the person and […]