A paraphilia is an emotional disorder in which a person's sexual arousal and gratification depends on fantasizing about sexual activities and engaging in sexual behavior that is atypical and extreme. The patient has fantasies, urges, behaviors that is persistent, intense, and occur over a period of at least six months. This problem causes distress and interferes in patient's day to day life. The behavior involves inanimate objects, children or nonconsenting adults and leads to suffering or humiliation for the patient. There could be sexual arousals to atypical objects, situations and targets like corpses and animals too. They have potential to harm others, too.
The word paraphilic is derived from para which means around or beside and philia means love.
CAUSES OF DEVELOPING PARAPHILIC DISORDER
Paraphilias is a disorder mostly diagnosed in men during adolescence and it reduces as the individual ages. Most people who develop a paraphilia begin having fantasies about it before they are 13 years old.
There could be biological, psychological and social risk factors for developing paraphilias. There is some evidence of altered brain functioning and functional anatomy in some paraphiliacs. They could have gone through an early emotional trauma. Other causes resulting in Paraphilic disorder are brain injury, schizophrenia, biological factors, hormones. Some have a childhood that can lead the individual to associate sexual pleasure with that object or events resulting in developing paraphilia.
SYMPTOMS OF PARAPHILIC DISORDER
A person with paraphilia feels personal distress about their interests and have a sexual desire or behavior that involves another person’s psychological distress, injury or death. They have an impaired or a nonexistent capacity for affectionate, reciprocal emotional and sexual intimacy with a consenting partner.
Pain, beating or spanking, depression, anxiety.
Symptoms of paraphilia may include preoccupation to the point of obsessiveness.
The patient feels a release of tension afterwards but also feels guilt and remorse.
Paraphilic disorder includes eight conditions : exhibitionistic disorder(exposing the genitals), fetishistic disorder(using nonliving objects ), frotteuristic disorder (touching or rubbing against a nonconsenting individual), pedophilic disorder(sexual focus on children), sexual masochism disorder( undergoing humiliation, bondage or suffering), sexual sadism disorder (inflicting humiliation, bondage or suffering) , transvestic disorder (engaging in sexually arousing cross dressing ) and voyeuristic disorder (spying on others engaged in private activities).
DIAGNOSIS OF PARAPHILIC DISORDER
Psychiatrists, psychologists and mental health therapists are the ones consulted in diagnosing the paraphilic disorder.
A medical interview, physical exam and routing laboratory tests are conducted.
TREATMENT OF PARAPHILIC DISORDER
The treatment of paraphilic disorder mainly depends on the nature of the paraphilia. Treatment includes medications, psychotherapy or psychodynamic therapy and family therapy or self help groups. Other therapies include relapse prevention therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Treatment requires a minimum of two years to overcome the disorder completely. Medicines aim at reducing the amount of testosterone in the body which further lowers the sex drive.
Planet Ayurveda offers a complete, safe and effective treatment of Paraphilic disorder by providing a combination of medicines listed below. These medicines helps in managing the symptoms of the disorder in a natural way.
Herbal Remedies for Paraphilic Disorders
1. Ashwagandha Capsules
These capsules are made from the pure extract of “Ashwagandha” herb also known as Withania somnifera. The medicine is an excellent immunity and energy booster. It enhances the physical and mental capabilities of the body. The medicine works towards balancing the doshas by eliminating excessive toxins out of the body. It works in improving circulatory, reproductive and adrenal systems too. The medicine helps in reducing the stress and anxiety levels of the patient. Ashwagandha herb is known for its anti-stress and adaptogenic action leading to physical fitness. It stabilizes the blood sugar and also lowers the cholesterol.
The recommended dosage of Ashwagandha capsules is one to two capsules twice a day with plain water after meals.
2. Brahmi Capsules
This product is made from the herb Brahmi which is known to increase circulation in the brain and has shown excellent results in improving short and long term memory. The formulation is known to treat all problems related to brain damage, injury and also helps in rejuvenating the brain cells.
The recommended dosage for Brahmi capsules is 2 capsules one time a day with plain water.
3. Arjuna Capsules
These capsules are made from the bark of Terminalia arjuna tree which is known to be rich in calcium, copper, magnesium and zinc. The product is a good astringent and a great expectorant. The medicines works as an analgesic and has anti-inflammatory properties.
The recommended dosage for Arjuna Capsules is 2 capsules twice day with plain water.
4. Cap. Green Essentials
These capsules are made from grape seeds, wheat grass, spirulina, green tea and amla. All these herbs together help in nourishing the cells and fighting against health ailments. The medicine helps in getting rid of toxins from the body. It is an immunity booster, increases energy levels in the patient and also promote inner strength.
The recommended dosage for Green Essential Capsules is 2 capsules two times a day with plain water after food.
5. Cap. Pitta Balance
Pitta balance from Planet Ayurveda is a great product in balancing Pitta dosha which is the root cause of various infections and disorders. The medicine has cooling effect on the body. It contains an important herb called giloy which is very useful in boosting body’s immunity and providing strength in fighting against infections. The other ingredients are praval pishit, akik pishti, Jahar mohra pishti, kamdudha ras, mukta pishti and giloy satva.
It is advised to take 1 to 2 capsules of Pitta balance, two times a day with plain water after meals.
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The use of the above mentioned medicines helps in decreasing paraphilic behavior.
Untreated paraphilic disorders can damage the patient’s self-esteem and relationships. Many people with the disorder tend to suffer in private or silence out of shame. Some patients try to commit suicide or do self-harm.
