Coaching practices for What to Do If Viagra Isn't Working

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• I’ve already cut the caffeine, dimmed the lights, bought the blackout curtains and the cooling mattress
• I tried fish oil for a couple of weeks, felt absolutely nothing, and quit
• When it gets heated I just go blank and shut down
• Once my heart's pounding I can't take in a word they say
• When I’m this far gone no single trick is enough

Practices that may help

1. Use sleep hygiene as the foundation, not the cure
   Get the basics right (light, caffeine, temperature, schedule) but do not expect them alone to fix insomnia.
   CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), Made Practical
2. Commit to consistent omega-3 intake for 6–12 weeks before evaluating
   Omega-3 effects are slow because they depend on membrane remodeling — you won’t feel a difference in two weeks.
   Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Mood, Made Practical
3. Self-soothe and signal when stonewalling
   If you are flooded, take a real break and signal it clearly -- then return.
   The Four Horsemen: Gottman's Warning Signs of Relationship Breakdown
4. Soothe physiological flooding before attempting repair
   Repair requires a nervous system that can receive it -- self-soothe before re-engaging.
   Repair Attempts: Gottman's Key to Surviving Conflict in Relationships
5. Combine TIPP components into a crisis sequence
   For very high arousal, run TIPP as a full sequence — temperature first, then exercise, then breathing, then relaxation.
   TIPP: DBT’s Crisis Skill for Rapidly Lowering Emotional Intensity
6. Be a source of relief, not reactivation
   When your partner is distressed, your first job is to reduce their threat response, not solve the problem.
   Secure-Functioning Relationships
7. Evaluate the outcome and adjust
   After implementing, honestly assess what worked, what didn’t, and what to do next.
   Problem-Solving Therapy, Made Practical
8. Generate solutions without premature evaluation
   List as many potential solutions as possible before judging any of them.
   Problem-Solving Therapy, Made Practical
9. Hold realistic expectations for SSP outcomes
   SSP is a promising early-stage intervention, not a cure; knowing what it can and cannot promise prevents harm.
   The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP): What It Is and What the Evidence Shows
10. Take a deliberate incubation break
    When stuck, stop working the problem and let time and an unrelated activity do the work.
    Incubation: Why Stepping Away Solves Problems

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