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I want to not do masterbate, every time I do i feal heavy head, loss of focus, bad mood, not concentrate to work, loss of interest in everything, every time I found myself frustrated and anxious. Atleast want reduce to do frequency.
How often do you currently masturbate?:
- A few times a weekWhen did you first notice these symptoms after masturbation?:
- Immediately afterHave you experienced these feelings before starting to masturbate frequently?:
- Yes, I had similar feelingsWhat activities do you find difficult to concentrate on?:
- Social interactionsHow would you describe your overall mood during the day?:
- Occasionally lowAre there specific triggers that lead to increased masturbation?:
- Boredom or lack of interestHave you tried any strategies to reduce frequency before?:
- No, this is my first attemptDoctors' responses
Masturbation in moderation is generally not harmful, but if it is causing mental fatigue, low mood, anxiety, lack of focus, and affecting daily life, then reducing the frequency is a good step. Since boredom and lack of engagement are triggers for you, keeping the mind occupied is very important. Avoid staying alone idle for long periods, especially late at night. Regular exercise, outdoor activity, and proper sleep can help reduce urges naturally. Do not try to stop suddenly with guilt or fear. Gradual reduction works better and is more sustainable. Avoid excessive porn or stimulating content, as it increases mental craving and frustration. At home, cold water face wash, evening walk, and meditation/breathing exercises can help calm the mind and improve control. Ashwagandha capsule – 1 capsule at bedtime Brahmi vati – 1 tablet twice daily after food Chyawanprash – 1 teaspoon in the morning This may help improve focus, mood stability, and reduce mental restlessness gradually. Regards, Dr Raghuveer (Ayurvedacharya)
But doctor i try a lot but I couldn’t stop or reduce frequency.
Do not get discouraged. When the habit becomes linked with stress relief, boredom, or routine, it becomes difficult to control by willpower alone. This is common and can improve gradually with consistency. Do not focus only on “stopping.” First focus on increasing the gap between episodes. Even reducing slowly is progress. Most important: Avoid triggers like staying alone idle, late-night phone use, porn, and irregular sleep Keep yourself physically active daily, especially evening exercise or walking Sleep early, because urges are usually stronger at night Stay engaged socially and mentally When urge comes: Immediately change environment Go for short walk or wash face with cold water Avoid lying on bed awake with phone Do not keep guilt or fear in mind after it happens, as anxiety itself increases the cycle. Brahmi vati – 1 tablet twice daily after food Ashwagandha capsule – 1 capsule at bedtime Saraswatarishta – 15 ml with equal water at night after food These may help reduce mental restlessness, anxiety, and improve self-control gradually. Regards, Dr Raghuveer (Ayurvedacharya)
To manage and reduce frequency from an Ayurvedic perspective, we focus on balancing the Vata Dosha and strengthening Ojas (the essence of vitality and immunity). In Ayurveda, excessive loss of Shukra Dhatu (reproductive tissue) is believed to aggravate Vata, which can lead to a scattered mind, fatigue, and lower focus 1.Dietary Adjustments (Ahara) Incorporate almonds (soaked and peeled), dates, anjeer, and organic ghee into your diet. These nourish the deeper tissues. 2.Warm Milk: A cup of warm milk with a pinch of cardamom or nutmeg before bed helps soothe the Vata dosha and promotes better sleep 3. Some medicine- Bramhi vati 1BD after food with normal water 2. Ashwagandha+ satavari+musali powder mix well and take 1/2 taf in night with luckwarm milk after food And do some yogas like Practice poses that redirect energy upward (Urdhvareta), such as Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand) or Vajrasana (Thunderbolt Pose) after meals to improve digestion and stability. Pranayama: Anulom Vilom (Alternate Nostril Breathing) is the most effective tool for balancing the two hemispheres of the brain, reducing the “itch” for dopamine-seeking behaviors.
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