How to overcome porn addiction?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am 20 years old, weighing 123.46 pounds, and struggling with an addiction to pornography and masturbation. I find myself masturbating frequently, about five to six times a week, and as a result, I am experiencing various mental health challenges such as memory loss, difficulty retaining information, and a lack of clarity in understanding concepts. Despite these issues, I am unable to control my urge to masturbate, and I have lost interest in both physical and mental activities. I urgently seek guidance to overcome these challenges and stop masturbating. Additionally, I need advice to address my severe forgetfulness. Your assistance in resolving these issues would be greatly appreciated. Kindly help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern.

Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your situation and your problem. You should try to follow the below guidelines to deal with your problem. It will help you.

You must stop watching erotic videos or porn.
You must not stay alone.
Keep yourself busy and active.
You should do exercises daily for 30 to 45 minutes like at least going for a walk.
You should do meditation for 20 minutes daily, just sit in one place in a comfortable position and try to concentrate on your normal breathing, don't stop or force yourself to stop your thoughts, just let it be. it will help you to solve your memory problems.
You should eat healthy home-cooked foods, and avoid junk foods.
You must drink enough water.
You should spend quality time with friends and family daily or do video calls if you are living away from your family.
You should spend time on creative hobbies like reading good books, writing journals, painting, drawing, and learning new skills or language or musical instruments.
You should get seven to eight hours of sleep daily.
You must avoid tobacco alcohol or any substance abuse.
Live your life, do not just spend it.
Be bold and confident.

If you still have symptoms that persist after following the advice for four to six weeks, then you need to start medications for a short duration.

I hope that you get your answer.

Please revert in case of further queries.

Thank you.