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.
Support in the research literature also encompasses physical support. Physical support is manifested through the use of touch ([28]). For example Shattell et al. ([15]) found patients described feelings of connection when the psychiatric/mental health nurse hugged them or put a hand on their shoulder.