Sir I am suffering from anxiety and panic attack. I continuously masturbate from my 17 to till now daily 2 times a day. I am asking that masturbate will increase anxiety?

Question

Sir, this is like a cycle which has been created. You suffer from anxiety and you try easing it out through masturbating, which might ease you for some time, but now you being habitual to it, you would be anxious to repeat it again. So this is a cycle which has been created. Hence this cycle needs to be broken to help in both anxiety and masturbating. Would suggest you to consult a psychiatric so that medicines can help in controlling anxiety. Also take 2-3 sessions of relaxation therapy like Jacobson Progressive Muscle relaxation therapy from a psychologist and the do it yourself daily. This helps in relaxing the muscles of body and helps in easing anxiety. Also try yoga and exercise.

Sarika Mind Connect Psychological Services · Accepted Answer

Sir, this is like a cycle which has been created. You suffer from anxiety and you try easing it out through masturbating, which might ease you for some time, but now you being habitual to it, you would be anxious to repeat it again. So this is a cycle which has been created. Hence this cycle needs to be broken to help in both anxiety and masturbating. Would suggest you to consult a psychiatric so that medicines can help in controlling anxiety. Also take 2-3 sessions of relaxation therapy like Jacobson Progressive Muscle relaxation therapy from a psychologist and the do it yourself daily. This helps in relaxing the muscles of body and helps in easing anxiety. Also try yoga and exercise.

Saranya Devanathan · Answer

Dear Sravan, i don't know your age now. But at the age of 17 years masturbating 2 times daily is normal. Masturbation relieves anxiety in teenagers. It can not cause anxiety by itself. But feeling guilty of masturbation and trying not to masturbate may cause anxiety and increase it.