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Po*n Addiction
Is po*n addiction considered as disorder? Does po*n addiction affect in brain similar as alcoholic or tobaco addiction?
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Yes it is a type of addiction.But why are you on Olanzapine and fluoxetine?history of any other disorder in past?
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Yes, Dysfunction or complications are same like any other addiction, except physical complication which are more in substance use disorder. The brain pathology is same like any other addiction. Treatment is also similar to other addiction.
Next Steps
Consult an Addiction Psychiatrist, if not available then a General Psychiatrist in-person.
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Try to get involved in alternate pleasurable activities while refraining or abstaining from porn
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Hi..
I understand ur problem.
Yes. It is considered a disorder.
It affects ur routine functioning. U vl need counselling and life style modification strategies to overcome this.
Next Steps
1).Replace ur screen time with music hearing session for 20 mins before bedtime.
2) Involve in reality activities out of ur home from morning to evening.
3) Try to solve some brain games like sudoku etc. daily.
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Consult a psychiatrist if possible.
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any addiction is disorder if it is causing dysfunction and functional limitations, consult with psychiatrist for assistance
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Dr. Vishal Bhatt
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Rajkot
Yes it's a behavioral addiction that should be treated as like other addiction
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