Sexual Dysfunctions

1. The basics section which will help you to understand what “Erectile Dysfunction Miracle” is all about.

Chapter one and two were both good introductory chapters to what specific topics the book would cover. Chapter one focused primarily on the psychological and racial

Personality disorders are included as mental disorders on Axis II of the diagnostic manual of the American Psychiatric Association and in the mental and behavioral disorders section of the ICD manual of the World Health Organization Personality disorders are conditions in which an individual differs significantly from an average person, in terms of how they think, perceive, feel or relate to others. Changes in how a person feels and distorted beliefs about other people can lead to odd behavior, which can be distressing and may upset others There are three recognized personality disorder clusters, cluster A odd and eccentric, Paranoid Personality Disorder Schizoid Personality Disorder Schizotypal Personality Disorder dramatic and emotional, Borderline Personality Disorder Histrionic Personality Disorder Narcissistic Personality Disorder and anxious and fearful Avoidant Personality Disorder Dependent Personality Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder Personality Disorders: Management

A broad range of medical and psychological therapies is currently available for people who struggle with substance addictions. The scientific community is working on evaluation of various treatments to determine which strategies offer the best chances of successful outcome. People who need treatment for alcoholism and drug use are very diverse group. Addiction is a disorder that requires an individual case approach; therefore, different ways to

Here are some reactions to the content of chapter 2, and answering three questions that the instructor asked:

When a person becomes an addict or even dependent for a prolonged period of time, treatment is necessary. Though there are a variety of different ways that each person can be treated. Usually a person who is dependent is gradually taken off the opiates, by a process known as dose reduction. Subsequently a dependent person may also have some type of therapy to help alleviate the pain at the same time as the dose reduction. On the other hand for an addict, things are different because they must stop using the opiates all together. Today there are many medications such as methadone, suboxone, or subutex that doctors use to help ease the symptoms of withdrawal. Similarly the process of dose reduction is used in this case as well. Most addicts must also enter a program like in-patient or intensive out-patient rehab, where they must learn to cope with problems

I personally learned a lot more than what the prejudice and discrimination that we saw in Chapter 9

The first phase of treatment is taking away the problem substance/activity a little at a time. There are both physical and psychological effects that happen when that person stops taking the substance, they include different obvious signs of having nausea and vomiting, the chills or start sweating, they can have muscle aches and start cramping, no sleeping for long periods of time, changes in the persons heart rate, and sometimes a fever will appear. The emotional effects will include developing depression, anxiety, irritability, and crazy mood swings. These withdrawal symptoms usually can last three to five days or even longer. They are very rarely life-threatening, having medical supervision is usually provided in treatment programs, and medications may be given to help with the discomfort of not having the substance. Behavioral therapy and counseling are important elements of treatment. Cognitive behavior treatment is often used to help patients identify, avoid, and cope with situations in which they are most likely to abuse drugs. The technique of motivational interviewing is often employed to remind people of their values, as a way of avoiding use. Family therapy may also be offered to help the patient maintain a supportive surrounding and help improve a family to function properly. Rehab programs and support groups are often needed to help patients regain necessary jobs and

     I found chapter thirteen to be very interesting. Learning about the different types of therapy was very helpful. I chose to write about

Schizoid Personality Disorder (SPD) is a disorder than is characterized by “lack of interest in social relationships, a tendency towards a solitary lifestyle, secretiveness, emotional coldness, and apathy” (Perry 6). Other providing information about this disorder states that SPD can characterize people as “comfortably dull and at the same time sensitive.” Many are described to have “shut-in personalities” and incapable of common discussion of events (Akhtar 500). Some psychologists struggle to determine if SPD is considered an illness or an actual personality disorder (Panagiotis 46). Others argue that in fact individuals presented with difficulties may tend to keep relationships at a distance, choosing to be more self-reliant while they feel discomfort with intimacy and interdependence (Panagiotis 47).

Did you know that one half of American men at age 50 or older have reported some level of erectile dysfunction issues? Erectile dysfunction is commonly known as impotence. Erectile dysfunction is the inability of a man to sustain and maintain an erection for the duration on intercourse. Erectile dysfunction can be very frustrating and emotionally difficult for a man. He may feel embarrassed and frustrated about his unsatisfactory sexual performance. Younger men can get erectile dysfunction although it happens to older men more often, but aging itself doesn’t cause it. There are symptoms to erectile dysfunction, which you should be aware of. If you feel you may have erectile dysfunction based on the symptoms, you should contact your doctor to determine the cause of this problem and decide if treatment is right for you and which treatment option is right for your specific case. Erectile dysfunction can also be a sign of an underlying disease or illness such as diabetes, high blood pressure and a stroke.

Additionally, I found the topic of masturbation to be quite interesting. In our Unit four introductory lecture we learned from Dr. Frank’s research that while

Masters and Johnson (1970), sex therapy included short-term but intensive work with the couple. The work detailed information about human anatomy

Although it is true that for most people the initial decision to take drugs is voluntary, over time the changes in the brain caused by frequent drug abuse can impair a person's self-discipline and ability to make sound judgements, and at the same time create an intense impulse to take drugs. It is because of these alterations in the brain that it is so puzzling for a person to stop abusing drugs. Luckily, there are treatments that help people to neutralize addiction's powerful disruptive effects and regain control of their lives. Study shows that combining addiction treatment medications, when suitable, with behavioral therapy is the best way to ensure success for most patients. Treatment approaches that are custom-made to each patient's drug abuse patterns and any concurrent medical, psychiatric, and social problems can help achieve sustained recovery and a life without drugs.

Treatments include support systems, rehab, jail. Maintenance of sobriety is important in keeping yourself sober by attending AA meetings. You must keep in mind though you can’t truly help someone with addiction who doesn’t want to help