Erectile dysfunction is characterized by the regular, repeated inability to obtain or maintain an erection. There are many known issues that may cause erectile dysfunction including taking anti-depressant drugs, aging, diabetes, performance anxiety stress, and smoking, just to name a few.
Showing Support. 1  1. Ask the person what she wants to do. If the person feels that she needs more emotional support, itâs likely that something is imbalanced in her life. 2  2. Identify an action step. The person may not have all of the answers immediately, but itâs important to support her in taking small steps to resolve the problem.
Peer Support: Making a Difference for People with Mental Illness. Peer support refers to people with the same types of problems helping each other. The concept of peer support has been used for many years among people with addictions, for example in Alcoholic Anonymous where people with âlived experienceâ help others to recover.