Hi. Welcome to HCM. Masturbation is most common among teenagers. However, if it s becoming an obsession that inhibits other aspects of your life, or you belong to a religion or philosophy that forbids masturbation, it s possible to curb the impulse, gather your self-discipline, and take control of your urges. I can suggest u some steps. First stop punishing yourself and remember, you re human. Humans make mistakes, and they have sexual urges. Neither of these things makes you a bad person. Resist the urge of sinking into despair by remembering the times spent feeling sorry for yourself. Remove anything that tempts your urge to masturbate like access to pornographic material, loneliness and boredom. Stop being lonely. Find another outlet for your time and energy like being creative, develop a new hobby, do sports, engage always in some productive work. If you ve tried everything and just can t seem to get your addiction under control, it might be time to get some professional help and ask for assistance. Don t feel ashamed, and remember that many people have similar problems like this and seeking help is a brave action. Regards.