DR. BITA, WEST ISLAND PSYCHOLOGIST: ANGER MANAGEMENT

Anger is regarded as a destructive feelings and is highly avoided or frowned upon by society. It is important to note that actually, anger is a healthy feeling and is very much needed for the survival. Anger provides us with the energy we need to fight, to stand up for our rights and to get things done. The goal for anger management is not not to become angry but it is rather important to understand the reasons of your anger and learn what to do with the anger. In other words, anger is not a bad feeling but what we do with it can be unhealthy and maladaptive. Anger management will help you learn how to challenge the intense energy followed by the feeling of anger into something positive and constructive.

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WEST ISLAND PSYCHOLOGIST: Sexual Desire Disorder

Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) is defined by a low or absence of sexual desire for sexual activity. This is considered a disorder only if it causes distress for the individual and/or for the relationship. HSDD can be caused by different factors and as such identifying the roots of the problem is essential for the treatment.

Physical or mental illnesses, fatigue, pain, hormone deficiencies, stress, insomnia or inadequate amounts of sleep, pain during intercourse (for women), erection problems, premature or retarded Ejaculation (for men) could be counted among factors that negatively effect sexual desire.

Improving overall quality of life such as learning more adaptive stress management and communication skills, increasing physical activity, improving sleep and diet have shown to be linked with overall mental and physical well-being. Usually, referral to a psychologist for sex and couples therapy is the treatment of choice. Relationship enhancement and marital therapy, improving sexual relationship, and enhancing sexual repertoire have shown to be beneficial in treating HSADD.

If you or your partner are experiencing low sexual desire, talk with each other openly and discuss how you can improve your life style and eventually if you need to see a psychologist or a sex therapist.

If you have more questions, you can ask Dr. Bita at info@drbita.com.

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MONTREAL PSYCHOLOGIST: SEXUAL DYSFUNCTIONS

Sexual dysfunctions are often the cause of marital or couples difficulties but are also sometimes triggered by couples problems. Couples would benefit to recognize that when a partner is experiencing any type of sexual dysfunction, the problem belongs to both of them and as such taking a team approach in treating the problem would not only enhance their relationships but also facilitate the treatment of sexual dysfunction. It is not uncommon to see that the partner directly affected by sexual dysfunction feels guilty, while the other partner feels frustrated, which adds to the guilt of his partner and the guilt further impacts the sexual problems and so increases the frustration of the partner. If you are affected by sexual dysfunction such as lack of sexual desire or sexual arousal, you do not need to feel guilty or embarrassed but rather try to understand the problem and invite your partner become your support in the journey of recovery. Talking about the problem openly and honestly, will remove the unnecessary pressure and the tension that usually builds up between the couples. In addition, often seeing a psychologist, who has experience in treating sexual dysfunction can help you overcome your problem. If you want to learn more about a specific sexual dysfunction and potential contributing factors, read more on the upcoming series on sexual dysfunction or ask Dr. Bita.

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