Q. I have a bad habit of exhibitionism. Please help me stop this behavior.

Hi,

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It is good that you have taken the very first step required for resolution of your problem and you accomplished that by seeking help. This is not recognized as a problem by a major part of the population due to ignorance or other reasons best known to them.

There are various methods of treatment available for exhibitionism:

• Medicines - multiple options are available which are also associated with one or more side effects. One of the safer alternatives among them is SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) a kind of antidepressants. The other options are antiandrogens like Medroxyprogesterone which reduces the testosterone levels leading to control of abnormal behavior and decreased libido.

• Surgery - generally used in convicted sexual offenders and not routinely practiced.

• Chemical castration - very effective treatment but with multiple side effects like weight gain, hyperglycemia (increased blood sugar levels), diabetes, and hypertension.

• Cognitive therapy - a kind of talk therapy which alters your thought process.

• Behavior therapy - this is also a kind of talk therapy which aims to alter your behavior.

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Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary

Experience: 16 + Yrs

Geriatrics

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