Vaginismus disease, which manifests itself as the inability to have sexual intercourse and fear of sexual intercourse, is actually the tip of the iceberg.
Many of vaginismus patients also have some accompanying psychological problems. In some of the patients, these psychological problems emerged later, in some they have existed long ago.
In this section, vaginismus and psychological problems are discussed.
What Accompanies Vaginismus Psychological Problems
Vaginismus is not a disease, it is actually a medical finding (symptom). While some psychological disorders may occur months or years after the onset of vaginismus, the person may also have some accompanying psychological problems. Sometimes, none of the following problems may be present.
Which psychological problems most often accompany vaginismus?
Depression
In many vaginismus patients Depression, that is, 'introversion', can occur periodically or in more severe forms for a long time.
Social Phobia
The most prominent features of social phobia: It consists of staying away from social life, being afraid and shy of being in society, being afraid and shy of some activities in society, living a life withdrawn into one's own shell, avoiding new activities, staying away from new people and environments.
Phobias (internal fears)
As a result of our observations, we saw that many vaginismus patients have internal fears. The most common phobias we encounter are fear of the dark, loneliness, needles, bloodletting, examination, dentists, cats, dogs, heights, and elevators.
Somatoform disorder
Somatoform disorders, briefly defined as 'bodily expressions of internal distress', can be commonly seen in vaginismus patients. If physical problems (such as numbness, tingling, pain in different places, lumps in the throat) cannot be attributed to any organic disease, they are generally of psychological origin.
Panic attack
Vaginismus patients have a Panic attacks are also present in some cases. I already describe the situation that emerges in the relationship as a 'panic attack-like situation'. We can evaluate it as ��.
Obsessive Compulsive Disease (OCD)
Excessive meticulousness, frequent hand washing, cleaning, superstitious and Obsessive-compulsive diseases, which manifest themselves with many other symptoms such as living with obsessions, have even been the subject of many movies and are sometimes a disease that accompanies vaginismus.
Hypochondriasis
Hypochondriac patients, defined as 'hypochondriacs', do not avoid going from doctor to doctor, creating various problems related to themselves. They constantly have complaints about something. This pathology is rarely seen in vaginismus patients.
General anxiety disorder
It is also known as 'anxiety disorder' in general. Vaginismus is also included in anxiety disorders. People with general anxiety disorder have many fears in their lives.
Substance use
Although rare, smoking and alcohol use may occur. Many patients listen to the advice of friends and falsely try to have sex with their partners after drinking alcohol. The result is again disappointment. Vaginismus patients who have become addicted to alcohol due to increased alcohol consumption have been the subject of news bulletins on television. Although rare in our country, unfortunately, there are also patients who try drug use for this purpose.
Vaginismus is an acquired failure
Vaginismus is not a disease but an "acquired" condition attributed to life. is a failure” and is actually “just the tip of the iceberg”. For this reason, it is sometimes necessary to search for the solution to the problem in depth. But the beautiful thing is that; Overcoming this problem will be a self-confidence-increasing factor for the person and will lead to overcoming many accompanying problems.
Now you will be wondering “why did this problem happen to me!” ", making a decision and starting treatment as soon as possible will prevent unforeseen problems that may arise in the future.
Vaginismus Treatments According to NLP
The only way to get rid of vaginismus, which is a "delay-avoidance disease", is to decide and get to the right center. It is to start treatment with the right method.
According to NLP (Neuro Linguistic Program), "deciding on something means giving up on something". If you start this treatment by taking a break from your work or career, it will take away many of the troubles you have gained thanks to vaginismus and your perspective on life will change.
Psychological problems will decrease after vaginismus treatment
After vaginismus treatment, a decrease in psychological problems is observed. A general spiritual relief is noticeable in people due to increased self-confidence. Life success, life satisfaction and social success turn noticeably positive.
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