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What Causes Addiction To Gaming, Porn And Masturbation?
Question: I am addicted to online game csgo and porn. I have tried many times to keep myself away from these stuffs but all in vain. I have started to smoke 10 cigratte everyday, watch porn, masturbate and then play game. Kind of stuck with this routine. Is there anything I can do medically.
Brief Answer:
behavioral addictions.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
I understand your concerns.
Addiction to gaming, porn and masturbation are basically a type of behavioural addiction.
The dependence is primarily psychological.
In such cases, the main treatment is to motivate change of behavior.
However, as you are finding it difficult to quit these addictions, I would recommend drug treatment.
I use drug fluoxetine(prescription drug) in such cases. It is a good antidepressant and anti-obsessional drug. I have seen great results with this drug. It will also lift your mood.
Also, you would have continue with your efforts to control your habbits.
Engage in some hobbies, go for physical activities like gymming, roam around with friends, indulge in some work.
For smoking, nicotine pastilles are available.
A 2mg is to be kept in mouth between guns and cheek whenever you have the urge to smoke. 10-12 pastilles can be used in a day at the maximum.
Kibdly consult a psychiatrist if you still find it difficult to quit these habbits and discuss about the drug I mentioned.
Hope this helps.
Thanks.
behavioral addictions.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
I understand your concerns.
Addiction to gaming, porn and masturbation are basically a type of behavioural addiction.
The dependence is primarily psychological.
In such cases, the main treatment is to motivate change of behavior.
However, as you are finding it difficult to quit these addictions, I would recommend drug treatment.
I use drug fluoxetine(prescription drug) in such cases. It is a good antidepressant and anti-obsessional drug. I have seen great results with this drug. It will also lift your mood.
Also, you would have continue with your efforts to control your habbits.
Engage in some hobbies, go for physical activities like gymming, roam around with friends, indulge in some work.
For smoking, nicotine pastilles are available.
A 2mg is to be kept in mouth between guns and cheek whenever you have the urge to smoke. 10-12 pastilles can be used in a day at the maximum.
Kibdly consult a psychiatrist if you still find it difficult to quit these habbits and discuss about the drug I mentioned.
Hope this helps.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for replying to me. Do I have visit and consult with doctor in my local area or can I get it from the medical store on your prescription.
Also is Prozac the name of the brand ?
Also is Prozac the name of the brand ?
Brief Answer:
local doctor will give a valid prescription.
Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome.
Yes, prozac is the brand name for it.
This platform does not allow us to write prescription.
You will have to consult your local doctor for this.
Hope my suggestions have helped you.
Kindly close the discussion if you have no more queries and give your valuable feedback.
I wish you well.
Thanks.
local doctor will give a valid prescription.
Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome.
Yes, prozac is the brand name for it.
This platform does not allow us to write prescription.
You will have to consult your local doctor for this.
Hope my suggestions have helped you.
Kindly close the discussion if you have no more queries and give your valuable feedback.
I wish you well.
Thanks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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