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Question: I am suffering with hyper sexuality. This is taking a hit on my productivity. I tried to stop though constant exposure to adult contnt makes it impossible. Advise please
Brief Answer:
Please elaborate hypersexuality
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns. The term hyper sexuality is used loosely in your query and it is not clear what do you mean by this.
The description in query indicates that you are concerned with ill effects of masturbation and smoking which were coupled together for in last few years.
I request you to follow up to me following details
What do you mean by the hypersexuality. Is it limited to masturbation or other thoughts? If yes what are those thoughts?
Duration of problem
Do you think the pattern is changing over time? If yes please elaborate.
What you tried till date? What were the results ? It was complete failure or partial relief?
Any other associated medical or psychological problem.
Any medication that you take?
Once I get these details will revert back to you.
Thanks
Please elaborate hypersexuality
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns. The term hyper sexuality is used loosely in your query and it is not clear what do you mean by this.
The description in query indicates that you are concerned with ill effects of masturbation and smoking which were coupled together for in last few years.
I request you to follow up to me following details
What do you mean by the hypersexuality. Is it limited to masturbation or other thoughts? If yes what are those thoughts?
Duration of problem
Do you think the pattern is changing over time? If yes please elaborate.
What you tried till date? What were the results ? It was complete failure or partial relief?
Any other associated medical or psychological problem.
Any medication that you take?
Once I get these details will revert back to you.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I probably used hyper sexuality term for my convienence (my appologoies).
My problem is with mastrubation (even though I have partner). Since last three years i mix smoking with mastrubation almost every dayand kinda addicted to it.
After effects : drained energy, drowsiness, joint pain ( mostly wrist, back and knees) also I feel hevey hair fall.
I havent taken any medical help yet. I tried to take behavioural steps, but the slightest trigger makes it difficult for me to stay offastrubation.
I consume porn or twice a day for 10 to 20 minutes. I know it is lame to know the problem and still persist, but feels like i am adficted and cant control my self.
My problem is with mastrubation (even though I have partner). Since last three years i mix smoking with mastrubation almost every dayand kinda addicted to it.
After effects : drained energy, drowsiness, joint pain ( mostly wrist, back and knees) also I feel hevey hair fall.
I havent taken any medical help yet. I tried to take behavioural steps, but the slightest trigger makes it difficult for me to stay offastrubation.
I consume porn or twice a day for 10 to 20 minutes. I know it is lame to know the problem and still persist, but feels like i am adficted and cant control my self.
Brief Answer:
Medications can be useful
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Thanks for follow up with required details.
Before I move on stopping masturbation issue I like to inform you that masturbation is completely harmless if done one or twice a day for young individuals. Unfortunately there are lots of myth surrounded about ill effects of masturbation and that affects are concern in inappropriate way.
In regard to abnormal masturbation , when it becomes problem rather than a pleasure, it is known as compulsive masturbation. As the name suggests it is due to one brain disorder called as Obsessive compulsive disorder.
In this disorder the brain wants something but the uncontrolled thoughts propel one to do opposite of it. As in your case you want to stop masturbation but to control anxiety you end up in doing masturbation.
The disorder can be controlled with medication effectively. As we know the behavioral methods failed to some extent we need to move on medication part. The most commonly used medication for this disorder is SSRI group of medications among which fluoxetine is most commonly used. The dosage rage from 20 mg to 60 mg according to response and we start in majority at 20 mg per day.
Since it is chronic disorder the medicines take some time to have effect. Generally effects are realized after at least two weeks.
Since Fluoxetine and other SSRIs are prescription only medication see a doctor in your city to get prescription.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards
Medications can be useful
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Thanks for follow up with required details.
Before I move on stopping masturbation issue I like to inform you that masturbation is completely harmless if done one or twice a day for young individuals. Unfortunately there are lots of myth surrounded about ill effects of masturbation and that affects are concern in inappropriate way.
In regard to abnormal masturbation , when it becomes problem rather than a pleasure, it is known as compulsive masturbation. As the name suggests it is due to one brain disorder called as Obsessive compulsive disorder.
In this disorder the brain wants something but the uncontrolled thoughts propel one to do opposite of it. As in your case you want to stop masturbation but to control anxiety you end up in doing masturbation.
The disorder can be controlled with medication effectively. As we know the behavioral methods failed to some extent we need to move on medication part. The most commonly used medication for this disorder is SSRI group of medications among which fluoxetine is most commonly used. The dosage rage from 20 mg to 60 mg according to response and we start in majority at 20 mg per day.
Since it is chronic disorder the medicines take some time to have effect. Generally effects are realized after at least two weeks.
Since Fluoxetine and other SSRIs are prescription only medication see a doctor in your city to get prescription.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dr XXXXXXX
Do tou think smoking while mastrubation could be a serious issue or these are two saperate phenomenons leading to diffrent effects.
I technically have quit smoking n only smoke in this process. That also accounts 3-4 each week..
This could be a stupid question hope u can put some sense in this
?
Do tou think smoking while mastrubation could be a serious issue or these are two saperate phenomenons leading to diffrent effects.
I technically have quit smoking n only smoke in this process. That also accounts 3-4 each week..
This could be a stupid question hope u can put some sense in this
?
Brief Answer:
They are separate
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Thanks for reverting back to me.
First of all I like to tell you that no question is stupid and originates when there is real concern.
They are definitely separate phenomenon but when the brain is obsessed (as answered above) it may associate any two things in wrong manner. From the query it seems that your brain associated smoking with masturbation and not able to separate despite control over smoking.
The positive thing about this is treatment> fortunately with treatment all things associated with OCD can be controlled.
I hope this helps you.
Thanks and regards
They are separate
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Thanks for reverting back to me.
First of all I like to tell you that no question is stupid and originates when there is real concern.
They are definitely separate phenomenon but when the brain is obsessed (as answered above) it may associate any two things in wrong manner. From the query it seems that your brain associated smoking with masturbation and not able to separate despite control over smoking.
The positive thing about this is treatment> fortunately with treatment all things associated with OCD can be controlled.
I hope this helps you.
Thanks and regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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