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Does Regular Masturbation Cause OCD?
Question: Hi,
This is xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
1.I am suffering with OCD and it's treatment is going on past 2 yrs.I lost my good job because of it.I am sending you the list of medicines I had.Sometimes,I still go very deep into various thoughts that is not needed.I am much better than earlier.Please tell me that which medicines should I continue with or do I need them now or not?
2.I got to know from my doctor that OCD effects our generation.So,can I take any medicare now so that it doesn't effect my generation in future?
3.I think that my father too suffers with OCD.If he tells or asks something to anyone then he does it 10 times.If he checks something he does it multiple times.Are these symptoms of OCD?What shall I do for him?
4.I have been suffering with over masturbation(addiction) past 15 years may be on a daily basis apprx...My eyes got weaker day by day then ultimately it was operated.But,masturbation didn't stop.My eyes are very weak again but I have controlled myself past 2 years(except few days)doing it as I know this is not good.My question to you about this is as I have stopped doing this now totally so I don't feel like doing it anytime but after marriage I have to have sex with my husband.So,at that time I have a fear that I will get addicted to the same again because if I leave it totally then there is no confusion but after marriage I have to have normal sex which is apprx same as masturbation(sex).I have a fear that my eyes will go more weaker.Is it so?What shall I do?I don't want to loose my eye-sight.It's just like if someone is very much addicted to alcohol then he has to stop it completely but after some time if he has to drink it again but sometimes then how will he stop himself from being addicted to it again?For alcohol it is not needed to drink again but sex is something that has to be obviously done after marriage.How will I control?
5. Will the masturbation I had past so many years effect my generation too?Can I do anything now so that it doesn't effect my generation?
6.I thought that may be the masturbation I had was seen by some of my cousins.So,I had a fear that may be they too are suffering with it because they had seen me doing this.So,I asked them whether they had it or not.I didn't say that I had so.I just asked about them individually.They said no.I told them not to have it as it's wrong.But,I didn't tell them that why is it wrong or anything else needed.Shall I leave the situation like this or my words will harm my cousins because may be they didn't know about it earlier but I have put those things into their minds deeply.So I should talk to them about it again?
7.I had homosexual feelings for my friend past 6 years but then I didn't know that it was wrong.She used to say that she too wants to stay with me throught life but just as a friend as she considers me her best friend.It's because we can't be together so I thought that we will marry two XXXXXXX guys.I mean I with one and she with other so that society can't say anything.Then I thought that as it's love may be even if we will hide it from society but will we be able to hide it from our children(as in if I have a child with a XXXXXXX guy and she has the same)?So I thought that may be if we can't hide then our children may get into the same.Then it can be a problem for them.So,it's wrong.I think right na?
These are all my problems that I myself have said to you.Sir,please give me the answers of all of these as I really need to know.I will be highly greatfull to you.I thought it will be good if my problems are solved online as I am too tired visiting various doctors.
This is xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
1.I am suffering with OCD and it's treatment is going on past 2 yrs.I lost my good job because of it.I am sending you the list of medicines I had.Sometimes,I still go very deep into various thoughts that is not needed.I am much better than earlier.Please tell me that which medicines should I continue with or do I need them now or not?
2.I got to know from my doctor that OCD effects our generation.So,can I take any medicare now so that it doesn't effect my generation in future?
3.I think that my father too suffers with OCD.If he tells or asks something to anyone then he does it 10 times.If he checks something he does it multiple times.Are these symptoms of OCD?What shall I do for him?
4.I have been suffering with over masturbation(addiction) past 15 years may be on a daily basis apprx...My eyes got weaker day by day then ultimately it was operated.But,masturbation didn't stop.My eyes are very weak again but I have controlled myself past 2 years(except few days)doing it as I know this is not good.My question to you about this is as I have stopped doing this now totally so I don't feel like doing it anytime but after marriage I have to have sex with my husband.So,at that time I have a fear that I will get addicted to the same again because if I leave it totally then there is no confusion but after marriage I have to have normal sex which is apprx same as masturbation(sex).I have a fear that my eyes will go more weaker.Is it so?What shall I do?I don't want to loose my eye-sight.It's just like if someone is very much addicted to alcohol then he has to stop it completely but after some time if he has to drink it again but sometimes then how will he stop himself from being addicted to it again?For alcohol it is not needed to drink again but sex is something that has to be obviously done after marriage.How will I control?
5. Will the masturbation I had past so many years effect my generation too?Can I do anything now so that it doesn't effect my generation?
6.I thought that may be the masturbation I had was seen by some of my cousins.So,I had a fear that may be they too are suffering with it because they had seen me doing this.So,I asked them whether they had it or not.I didn't say that I had so.I just asked about them individually.They said no.I told them not to have it as it's wrong.But,I didn't tell them that why is it wrong or anything else needed.Shall I leave the situation like this or my words will harm my cousins because may be they didn't know about it earlier but I have put those things into their minds deeply.So I should talk to them about it again?
7.I had homosexual feelings for my friend past 6 years but then I didn't know that it was wrong.She used to say that she too wants to stay with me throught life but just as a friend as she considers me her best friend.It's because we can't be together so I thought that we will marry two XXXXXXX guys.I mean I with one and she with other so that society can't say anything.Then I thought that as it's love may be even if we will hide it from society but will we be able to hide it from our children(as in if I have a child with a XXXXXXX guy and she has the same)?So I thought that may be if we can't hide then our children may get into the same.Then it can be a problem for them.So,it's wrong.I think right na?
These are all my problems that I myself have said to you.Sir,please give me the answers of all of these as I really need to know.I will be highly greatfull to you.I thought it will be good if my problems are solved online as I am too tired visiting various doctors.
Brief Answer:
Masturbation is not a problem.....
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
I appreciate your efforts for medical consultation in so much distress.
Important aspects of your query are:
• 25 year old female
• Suffering from OCD.
• On Multiple medications
1.I am suffering with OCD .....
Answer: OCD is chronic illness, which require long term treatment. Its treatment is highly individualized. It differ patient to patient and depend on illness/treatment/response history. Treatment can be change or given only on prescription after in person examination of patient. For that you can meet me personally. Apart from medicines it is better to attend cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) sessions for better response.
2.I got to know from my doctor ....
Answer: OCD occur in generation/family due to genes. Genes do not change with treatment. So, treatment of OCD do not prevent OCD in future generation. Same time do not worry about future generations as illness usually manifest after 15 years of patient age and in future much better medicines will be available for treatment.
3.I think that my father too suffers with OCD....
Answer: Yes, it is symptom of OCD. Medical treatment and CBT will help in this. You need to motivate him to take consultation.
4.I have been suffering with over masturbation(addiction) .....
Answer: Masturbation is very common practice. Approx more than 60% females and >80% males masturbate. Masturbation do not lead to medical or sexual problem. But it lead to excessive guilt and depression in person who consider it harmful. Person with OCD usually masturbate more due to excessive sexual thoughts. So, there is no need to worry about masturbation. No need to stop it. No need to have guilt about this. You can reduce it frequency to 2-3 times per week.
5. Will the masturbation I had past so many ....
Answer: No action needed.
6.I thought that may be the masturbation I had was seen ...............
Answer: No action needed. You are worrying excessively regarding this because of OCD problem.
7.I had homosexual feelings for my friend ..................
Answer: It is not clear whether you have repeated homosexual thoughts (common in OCD) or you really have homosexual orientation. Many person also have bisexual orientation (comfortable with male/female). Whom do you visualize while doing masturbate? Have you done homosexual act with your friend? There is no clarity about your friend sexual orientation. Confusion can be cleared with in person interview with subject.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Masturbation is not a problem.....
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
I appreciate your efforts for medical consultation in so much distress.
Important aspects of your query are:
• 25 year old female
• Suffering from OCD.
• On Multiple medications
1.I am suffering with OCD .....
Answer: OCD is chronic illness, which require long term treatment. Its treatment is highly individualized. It differ patient to patient and depend on illness/treatment/response history. Treatment can be change or given only on prescription after in person examination of patient. For that you can meet me personally. Apart from medicines it is better to attend cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) sessions for better response.
2.I got to know from my doctor ....
Answer: OCD occur in generation/family due to genes. Genes do not change with treatment. So, treatment of OCD do not prevent OCD in future generation. Same time do not worry about future generations as illness usually manifest after 15 years of patient age and in future much better medicines will be available for treatment.
3.I think that my father too suffers with OCD....
Answer: Yes, it is symptom of OCD. Medical treatment and CBT will help in this. You need to motivate him to take consultation.
4.I have been suffering with over masturbation(addiction) .....
Answer: Masturbation is very common practice. Approx more than 60% females and >80% males masturbate. Masturbation do not lead to medical or sexual problem. But it lead to excessive guilt and depression in person who consider it harmful. Person with OCD usually masturbate more due to excessive sexual thoughts. So, there is no need to worry about masturbation. No need to stop it. No need to have guilt about this. You can reduce it frequency to 2-3 times per week.
5. Will the masturbation I had past so many ....
Answer: No action needed.
6.I thought that may be the masturbation I had was seen ...............
Answer: No action needed. You are worrying excessively regarding this because of OCD problem.
7.I had homosexual feelings for my friend ..................
Answer: It is not clear whether you have repeated homosexual thoughts (common in OCD) or you really have homosexual orientation. Many person also have bisexual orientation (comfortable with male/female). Whom do you visualize while doing masturbate? Have you done homosexual act with your friend? There is no clarity about your friend sexual orientation. Confusion can be cleared with in person interview with subject.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you so much Sir.I want to know my orientation.I used to visualize none during maturbation.Ya,if I remember sometimes it was my friend for whom I have homosexual thoughts right now.I visualize being very physical to her with and without masturbation.So,how can I know my orientation?
Brief Answer:
Masturbation do not cause medical problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Thanks for follow up,
Sexual orientation confirmed by imagination during masturbation, thoughts and sexual experiences. From your description, there is possibility of being homosexual. There is no test to detect it. There is also chances of having bisexual orientation. But you do not have such experience till now to confirm it. It will clear in future only with your experience.
Masturbation or sex do not cause medical problem or eye weakness.
Your homosexual thought more likely due to homosexual orientation (lesbianism), as per history. OCD can increase frequency of such thoughts.
Take care
Masturbation do not cause medical problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Thanks for follow up,
Sexual orientation confirmed by imagination during masturbation, thoughts and sexual experiences. From your description, there is possibility of being homosexual. There is no test to detect it. There is also chances of having bisexual orientation. But you do not have such experience till now to confirm it. It will clear in future only with your experience.
Masturbation or sex do not cause medical problem or eye weakness.
Your homosexual thought more likely due to homosexual orientation (lesbianism), as per history. OCD can increase frequency of such thoughts.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Hi Sir,
Thank you again.I want to be straight(heterosexual).Can I be so?
Thank you again.I want to be straight(heterosexual).Can I be so?
Brief Answer:
Orientation is not a problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for follow up,
In medical science homo and bisexual orientation considered as normal phenomenon. There is no treatment needed. There is no treatment available to change orientation.
As I told masturbation is also considered normal, but better to stop it after marriage. After marriage, sex is also considered normal activity. There is no need to reduce or stop it.
In person evaluation, counseling and prescription are must in treatment process. It is not possible online. You need to continue treatment from your nearby psychiatrist. If you wish you can meet me in my XXXXXXX Clinic for treatment.
Take care
Orientation is not a problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for follow up,
In medical science homo and bisexual orientation considered as normal phenomenon. There is no treatment needed. There is no treatment available to change orientation.
As I told masturbation is also considered normal, but better to stop it after marriage. After marriage, sex is also considered normal activity. There is no need to reduce or stop it.
In person evaluation, counseling and prescription are must in treatment process. It is not possible online. You need to continue treatment from your nearby psychiatrist. If you wish you can meet me in my XXXXXXX Clinic for treatment.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello,
Okay. Thank you Sir. But, you didn't answer my question which I asked. My question is if I feel like getting straight(heterosexual) then can I be so? And if yes, then the only solution for this is- It totally depend's on me. How I want to be, I can be like that. Am I right, Sir?
Regards.
Okay. Thank you Sir. But, you didn't answer my question which I asked. My question is if I feel like getting straight(heterosexual) then can I be so? And if yes, then the only solution for this is- It totally depend's on me. How I want to be, I can be like that. Am I right, Sir?
Regards.
Brief Answer:
I answered that one also...
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In your case orientation have not explored or known. Orientation also do not depend on self completely, It is more natural.
In medical science homo and bisexual orientation considered as normal phenomenon. There is no treatment needed. There is also no treatment available to change orientation.
Take care
I answered that one also...
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In your case orientation have not explored or known. Orientation also do not depend on self completely, It is more natural.
In medical science homo and bisexual orientation considered as normal phenomenon. There is no treatment needed. There is also no treatment available to change orientation.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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