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Due to excessive masturbation, severe anxiety, how to break free from the dependence on masturbation?

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Due to excessive masturbation, severe anxiety, how to break free from the dependence on masturbation? By Anonymous | Published on December 18, 2024

Since I was 8 years old, reading novels often led me to accidentally stumble upon inappropriate websites, as if opening the gates to a new world. At 11, I started masturbating. When I first did it, I searched online, and all I found were negative comments about masturbation. Back then, I was anxious. The more I tensed up in my mind, the more I wanted to relieve my stress through masturbation. The more I masturbated, the more anxious I became. At that time, I felt very virtuous, thinking I had fallen into bad habits, often denouncing myself. Now, I feel a lack of confidence, have little interest in many things, and my mind is not as sharp as it used to be. Although I've let go of my worries, I still rely on masturbation.

Patrick Anderson Patrick Anderson A total of 4101 people have been helped

Hello, Questioner: Do you drink tea, coffee, cola, or other caffeinated drinks? Do you drink and smoke?

If you've had such experiences, you'll want more. The stronger the tea, the more you want to drink; the more you drink, the more you want. The same goes for smoking and drinking.

Caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco give people pleasure. This is because they stimulate the brain.

However, over time, the body gets used to the stimulation and it stops being pleasurable. People will then increase the amount of stimulation to get pleasure again.

This cycle repeats. Addiction is caused.

The same is true of masturbation. Masturbation can be pleasurable, but too much can make it less so. To avoid this, masturbate less often.

Masturbate less often. Masturbate until you're satisfied.

Second, avoid things that stimulate you, like porn, bars, and fantasies.

If you reduce sexual urges, you can achieve sexual satisfaction. It's like storing water in a high dam. The higher the water level, the more intense the satisfaction and pleasure will be when it's released.

If there's not enough water in the dam, the floodgates open too often. The result is little or no sexual satisfaction.

If you look forward to sex too much, you'll feel tired and stressed.

Third, find other sources of pleasure.

For example, sports, chatting, reading, movies, traveling, mountain climbing, etc. Develop your own hobbies.

Life is full of pleasure. Make it colorful.

Have different interests. Don't masturbate.

Get in touch with other people.

Open your world. Life is full of color.

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Daniel Perez Daniel Perez A total of 4706 people have been helped

First of all, I'd suggest you look into getting some timely psychological counseling to help regulate your emotional state. You can also learn some techniques to help you restrain your behavior so you can reduce the frequency of your actions.

As for masturbation, it's not harmful to the body, but excessive masturbation can cause harm. The degree of excessiveness varies from person to person.

But in your case, since we're still young, will this affect our bodies in any way? It'd be a good idea to go to the hospital for a check-up and see a doctor.

For now, we just need to follow our body's natural needs. We can learn more about this process and make sure we're not doing any harm to our health.

When it comes to anxiety, it's more about adjusting from a cognitive standpoint. And when it comes to sexual needs, it's totally normal. Every mammal, every creature with species inheritance, has this very natural need. This need can be satisfied, and it's not a bad thing.

If you need help understanding this better, you can always talk to a psychologist. They can help you adjust your perception of it. And if you feel your behavior is excessive or dependent, you can also seek assistance from professionals to restrain or adjust your behavior.

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Griffin Young Griffin Young A total of 1815 people have been helped

Dear Sir/Madam, I hope my answer proves useful to you. Kind regards,

Freud posited that "sex" and "aggression" are human instincts. As such, they cannot be suppressed, but rather, must be satisfied in a reasonable manner. Therefore, masturbation is not a vice, and moderate masturbation is also necessary for adults, as it is a basic human need. However, if masturbation is excessive and even affects one's life, then adjustments must be made to identify alternative, reasonable methods and to adjust one's perception to find a state of balance based on self-acceptance.

I would like to offer you the following advice:

It is important to accept and understand yourself, rather than denying and attacking yourself.

As previously stated, the act of masturbation is a normal and instinctive behavior that typically begins during puberty. It is essential to understand and accept our own actions rather than denying and criticizing ourselves. When we begin to comprehend and accept ourselves, we can better regulate and control our behavior. However, when we persistently suppress and deny ourselves, it can reinforce unhealthy habits.

It is important to recognize that masturbation does not define one's character. It is a normal and healthy aspect of human sexuality. By acknowledging this, you can begin to understand yourself better. It is understandable that when you consider the potential negative aspects of masturbation, you experience feelings of anxiety. However, it is important to recognize that the more you tighten up, the more likely you are to seek relief through masturbation. This, in turn, can lead to a vicious cycle where the more anxious you feel, the more frequently you masturbate. Masturbation has become a way to relieve anxiety. However, this method is not one that you approve of. This can lead to feelings of guilt and shame, which can, in turn, increase the frequency of masturbation. This cycle can be difficult to break.

It is also important to understand and accept ourselves in order to explore alternative ways of relieving anxiety and releasing emotions.

2. Conduct a self-awareness exercise to identify other needs that masturbation may fulfill beyond the physiological ones.

It is accurate to conclude that masturbation will satisfy our physiological needs. However, it will also satisfy some of our psychological needs. The psychological needs that are satisfied through masturbation beyond the physiological needs, that is, the additional frequency and stimulation, can be replaced by other means.

It is therefore important to be aware of what other needs are being met when masturbating, in addition to satisfying physiological needs. For example, some people masturbate more often when they are particularly bored; others when they are under a lot of stress; and some when they are particularly anxious. Having this awareness allows one to understand the benefits gained from masturbation, which in turn helps to identify the reasons behind the compulsion to continue.

3. Implement a plan of action to replace masturbation with more reasonable and beneficial activities, with the goal of returning the frequency of masturbation to a normal range.

As stated in the book What Have You Been Through?, it is essential to fulfill our reward needs on a daily basis. This entails engaging in activities that elicit positive emotions, such as happiness, joy, and pleasure. If we fail to fulfill these needs through healthy means, such as positive interpersonal interactions, work that aligns with our values, a balanced lifestyle, and small achievements, we may resort to unhealthy behaviors, such as smoking, drinking, overeating, and sex addiction.

If you wish to alter your current situation, it is essential to take the initiative to implement changes based on self-acceptance and understanding. Additionally, it is vital to consistently replenish your reward system in a healthy manner. This approach will naturally lead to a reduction in masturbation frequency and a gradual alignment with a normal range. In instances where anxiety arises, it is beneficial to engage in activities such as jogging, communication, emotional expression through writing, or breathing and relaxation exercises.

I am confident that with time and adjustment, you will become increasingly satisfied with yourself. However, if this is challenging for you, I recommend seeking professional counseling from a qualified sex counselor.

Please refer to the above for further information. Best regards,

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Nadia Nadia A total of 4224 people have been helped

Hello. You learned to masturbate at eight because of bad websites. Bad things people say about masturbation online make you anxious. This makes you want to masturbate, which makes you more anxious. This cycle leads to a lack of self-confidence.

You've become dependent on masturbation. You hope online counseling will change your habits and relieve your pain.

You said you learned to masturbate because of bad websites. Were you sure it was because of bad websites? Most children masturbate as teens. It's caused by human biology.

Primates masturbate too. It's not a sin. Don't feel guilty.

This is normal. You need to let go of your guilt.

After puberty, people will experience sexual urges and tension. They will want to relieve this pressure.

Masturbation is a natural way to release sexual tension.

You saw bad things online about masturbation and got anxious.

This online comment is unscientific and has caused you distress. You believe online comments blindly.

You don't talk much with your parents, classmates, friends, or teachers.

If you've talked to them or seen a doctor, they'll give you a scientific explanation. You won't have to deal with the psychological pressure.

Talk to more people. Learn useful things.

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