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Sir I am 28 yr old . I have been porn addiction problem since I was 12 yr old. Day by day it is increasing watching porn. Everytime I try to leave it, but urges feeling so strong that I can not stop myself to watch it. Due to porn, I masturbate regularly also. I think without , overcoming porn addiction , I can not stop mastrubation. Day by day , porn watching hour also increasing due toeasy availability of internet. Please tell how to stop watching porn. Already I have tried so many method , but urges comes so strong that I can able to control it. Now my age is 28 . If now I will not stop definitely it will affect my future in marriage. I can feel my premature ejaculation due to heavy mastrubation also. ... read less
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Hi,
Feeling unable to control urges is not a moral failing; it reflects a compulsive pattern in the brain’s reward system, which can be addressed with therapy and structured support.
Excessive porn use and masturbation can lead to sexual performance concerns (like premature ejaculation), social or occupational interference, emotional distress, and anxiety about future relationships or marriage.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, sexual counseling and certain medications can help reduce compulsive sexual urges under psychiatric supervision.
reduce exposure to triggers, can use screen time limit and internet filters
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Early intervention is important to prevent worsening of compulsive patterns, sexual dysfunction, or relational distress.
You are not alone, and this problem is treatable. With structured therapy, behavioral strategies, and professional guidance, it is possible to gain control over urges, improve sexual function, and protect future relationships.
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You’ve been struggling with porn addiction for many years, and the fact that you’re reaching out shows you do want to change. It’s true that easy internet access makes the cycle harder to break, but addiction is not about willpower alone it’s about retraining the brain. Right now, porn has become a conditioned habit for you, tied to urges, stress, or boredom. That’s why even when you decide to stop, the cravings feel overwhelming.
The good news is that recovery is possible. Therapy helps by giving you structured ways to manage urges, rewire your triggers, and reduce compulsive patterns like porn + masturbation loops. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Habit Reversal techniques work well for this. Also, premature ejaculation can improve once you reduce the cycle of overstimulation through porn. You don’t have to fight this alone getting help is not weakness, it’s the fastest way forward.
Take therapy. You can connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.
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Hi.. medicines and therapy can help. Consult online for treatment
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We need to identify what made you porn addict first! There is always some reason behind every addiction.
You can consult a psychiatrist and start your Counselling.
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Hello Sir
I have seen a few similar patients facing the problem you are undergoing. And with 2-3 months course, they have shown adequate improvement that they are mastrubating leases and able to focus on daily life and professional life and also taking care of family members.
It requires counselling and therapy and if required a low dose medicines for short term only.
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kindly contact me on seven nine seven four six zero eight one nine nine or kindly consult online for further management and treatment
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Dr. K L Tejaswini
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Guntur
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It's good to see that you want to stop and come out of addiction which is a brave step towards a good future..
Therapy will work for you to overcome addiction which should be done by a professional as chronic addictions cannot be handled self..
There need to be evaluation of your urges and what is making trigger and should be treated accordingly
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consult online for further assessment, therapy and treatment
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