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Weak Penile Erections. History Of Anxiety And Panic Attacks. Addicted To Weed And Cigarette. Opinion?

I am 17 I have had the problem of weak erections for 1 year and a 5 months now and need to overcome this or I cant cope with life anymore. so this is some info I smoked weed for 5 years and cigarettes, I have had panic and anxiety attacks for around 2 years but they got a lot easier now I get they occasional anxiety no panic attacks. I have always had a healthy diet and been very fit and everyday take part in physical activity such as football and the gym. I stopped smoking and weed for 2 weeks now and wondered if they will come back by doing this because I have tried numerous ways to combat by 1 going to see a doctor who prescribed me 2.5mg of cialls for 1 month which did nothing only gave me more frequent weak erections and check testeostrone and that is very high and the doctor says its psychological which I don't believe because I have been in a relationship for 4 years and this has never been a problem also I have tried meditation for 6 months and that hasn't overcome this. is this permanent? also I have been feeling really tired and sleeping all the time through the day and night had no energy or sex drive atall
Wed, 23 Oct 2013
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Hi,

Your erectile dysfunction is most likely due to both anxiety and smoking. Smoking is a well known cause of erectile dysfunction as it causes the narrowing of blood vessels in the penis. Erection occurs when these blood vessels are engorged with blood. When blood vessels become narrow, less blood enters the penis and the erection is poor. Marijuana also adds to this as well as causes anxiety and panic attacks. Anxiety also causes poor erections. It is good that you have stopped both cigarettes and marijuana. Do not worry about this and give your body time to heal. The more you worry about this, the more anxious and depressed you will become, which will worsen your erectile dysfunction.

Hope this helps you. Best wishes.
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Weak Penile Erections. History Of Anxiety And Panic Attacks. Addicted To Weed And Cigarette. Opinion?

Hi, Your erectile dysfunction is most likely due to both anxiety and smoking. Smoking is a well known cause of erectile dysfunction as it causes the narrowing of blood vessels in the penis. Erection occurs when these blood vessels are engorged with blood. When blood vessels become narrow, less blood enters the penis and the erection is poor. Marijuana also adds to this as well as causes anxiety and panic attacks. Anxiety also causes poor erections. It is good that you have stopped both cigarettes and marijuana. Do not worry about this and give your body time to heal. The more you worry about this, the more anxious and depressed you will become, which will worsen your erectile dysfunction. Hope this helps you. Best wishes.