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.
For instance, if you have anxiety and cover that fear with drug or alcohol abuse, you need to address the underlying fear and recognize that drug or alcohol abuse is not a solution. Emotional sobriety means you can handle all your emotions, good or bad, without substance abuse. Youâll be more balanced as an individual and capable of being calm, even when youâre faced with triggers or stressors you normally would turn to drugs or alcohol to handle.