Hi Imraan.

Thanks for the query.

I can understand how disturbing this problem is to you.

Masturbation is a healthy habit seen in normal males, but excessive masturbation which prevents you from carrying out your duties and associated with guilt, depressed feelings, distress is definitely a problem which needs to be solved.

Majority of the problems that you are facing could be attributed to the 'addiction' to masturbation. Lack of social life, weakness, premature ejaculation could stem from lack of self esteem, depression and lack of motivation.

This problem requires a multi-disciplinary approach which should include good counselling.

Medication will not be useful unless the cause is found. Sometimes weakness, body pain, memory loss, lack of stamina may be associated with less blood values in the body as in anemia. There can also be chronic infections which can cause the same.

Premature ejaculation is usually due to Performance Anxiety. This can stem from anxiety to a particular situation or even general anxiety.

If you are having trouble sleeping, change in appetite recently, change in activity. Usually when there is stress in lifestyle, lack of motivation, more free time than expected, due to boredom one may want to masturbate to spend the time. With all above mentioned factors combined this could lead to a XXXXXXX addiction to the same. Probably job satisfaction is not there, family problems or other problems in your spheres of life which causes stress. You will need to actively find ways to curb these stressors. Do Yoga for stress relief. Spend time doing productive work.

Eat healthy food. Avoid junk food, colas, smoking, alcohol. All these are known to cause weakness, sex problems, body pain etc. Eat diet XXXXXXX in protein, fresh fruits and XXXXXXX leafy vegetables. Drink plenty of water. Do daily brisk walking exercise for 40 minutes a day or join a Gym. Get 6-8 hours of refreshing sleep daily.

It would be best to avoid taking any medication without getting chance at proper counselling, a detailed, helpful evaluation by a leading Psychiatrist, who will help you define your problems and manage them effectively as well. If sleep and appetite have changed recently along with low mood thorough most times of the day, this could warrant an evaluation for possible depressive illness as well.

Kindly do consult with a leading Psychiatrist to help with problems of self esteem, premature ejaculation and other issues concerned so that you enjoy a stress-free better lifestyle.

I hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Wishing good health.

Regards,

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