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Can Frequent Masturbation Lead To Depression?

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Posted on Fri, 2 May 2014
Question: Can masturbating couple of times a day be linked to depression symptoms, lack of concentration, and lack of motivation to do anything productive? If so, how can one improve the situation. Quitting cold XXXXXXX has been tried many times before with not so impressive results. Any advice?! Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (2 hours later)
Brief Answer: ISymptoms are due to anxiety. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have varied symptoms like depression,lack of concentration etc which you think them to be due to frequent masturbation that you have been indulged with since many years. First of all there is myth in a mind of common man that excessive masturbation is the reason of all sexual problems But I would like to state that it has been discussed in scientific forums all over the world and proved scientifically that masturbation does not have any negative effect on any organ or system in the body.All the problems that you are facing now are mind related and due to anxiety. Following measure will help you to boost up your confidence and improve your general health 1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning. 2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and Vitamin A,C,D,E.and Zinc 3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 everyday.. 4) Avoid alcohol and smoking. You can reduce the frequency of masturbation by getting yourself involved in social activities,sports,reading,listening to music etc so that you will not get free time to masturbate. Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions , I shall be happy to help you Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil..
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Can Frequent Masturbation Lead To Depression?

Brief Answer: ISymptoms are due to anxiety. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have varied symptoms like depression,lack of concentration etc which you think them to be due to frequent masturbation that you have been indulged with since many years. First of all there is myth in a mind of common man that excessive masturbation is the reason of all sexual problems But I would like to state that it has been discussed in scientific forums all over the world and proved scientifically that masturbation does not have any negative effect on any organ or system in the body.All the problems that you are facing now are mind related and due to anxiety. Following measure will help you to boost up your confidence and improve your general health 1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning. 2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and Vitamin A,C,D,E.and Zinc 3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 everyday.. 4) Avoid alcohol and smoking. You can reduce the frequency of masturbation by getting yourself involved in social activities,sports,reading,listening to music etc so that you will not get free time to masturbate. Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions , I shall be happy to help you Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil..