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I am addicted to porn. How to rid from it? As i am having GAD too. And since 2015 i am suffering from PE issue too. Please help me🙏
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Consult a psychiatrist and get evaluated. Addictive behaviors can be treated with CBT and medications as well. Good luck
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Porn addiction often becomes a coping mechanism for anxiety or stress—especially when you’re living with GAD. But over time, it can worsen both emotional and sexual health, including issues like premature ejaculation (PE).
Start by:
1. Identifying triggers – boredom, loneliness, stress, or late-night scrolling.
2. Creating barriers – install app blockers, limit screen time, especially at night.
3. Replacing habits – add short walks, breathing exercises, or hobbies when urges hit.
4. Addressing GAD – therapy (CBT helps both GAD and compulsive behaviors), mindfulness, and possibly medication support.
5. Working on PE – guided pelvic floor exercises, performance anxiety management, and reducing porn can improve control.
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Your Concerns:
Porn addiction
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Premature Ejaculation (PE) since 2015
What to Do:
1. Control Porn Addiction
Use blockers: BlockSite, Cold Turkey
Avoid triggers: boredom, loneliness, night-time phone use
Replace habit: walk, cold shower, meditation
Track urges using journal or apps like Brainbuddy
2. Manage Anxiety (GAD)
Practice CBT or use apps: MindShift, Wysa
Deep breathing, mindfulness, exercise
Consider SSRIs if needed (Paroxetine, Escitalopram – also help PE)
3. Treat Premature Ejaculation
Start-Stop or Squeeze Technique
Kegel exercises (10 reps x 2/day)
Delay condoms or numbing gels
Avoid rushing sex, focus on touch/intimacy
Quick Routine:
🏃♂️ Morning: Walk + cold shower
🧘♂️ Evening: Journal + mindfulness
📵 Night: No phone 1 hr before sleep
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Porn addiction is more common now a days in this digital word, but no need to worry and it can be completely cured. And both PE and GAD are more commonly associated with porn addiction and we can treat all together.
You need professional help and guidance.
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please consult online for further evaluation and treatment
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Hello Sir
Addiction to anything needs proper understanding first of all before I give you any medicines, and also with medicines for a short period, there is requirement of Psychology or therapy treatment so as to improve faster and bette
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kindly consult online for further management and treatment
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Hi.. you may need medicines for addiction and anxiety. However will need further information regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for further evaluation and management
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Thank you for sharing your concern. It’s courageous to open up about sensitive issues like porn addiction, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Premature Ejaculation (PE). These conditions can be interconnected, and recovery is absolutely possible with the right help.
Porn addiction can worsen anxiety and contribute to performance issues like PE. GAD can further increase stress, which impacts sexual function. You're not alone, and many people face similar challenges.
Next Steps
1. Seek Professional Help
Consult a psychiatrist or a clinical psychologist for an integrated evaluation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is effective for both GAD and porn addiction.
2. Sexual Health Consultation
A qualified sex therapist or psychiatrist can assess your PE and guide you through behavioral techniques like the "start-stop" or "squeeze" methods. Sometimes SSRIs in low doses are prescribed to help delay ejaculation.
3. Digital Detox Plan
Gradually reduce screen time and use website blockers to limit access to adult content. Replace the habit with healthier activities like exercise or hobbies.
Health Tips
a) Avoid self-medicating or using unverified supplements.
b) Be patient with yourself—relapses can happen but don’t define your progress.
c) Daily mindfulness practices (e.g., meditation, journaling) can help manage urges and anxiety.
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I can help you better with further treatment course needed. U can connect me via whatsapp on seven zero eight two zero two two zero six two.
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Dr. Saloni Seth Agarwal
Psychiatrist
7 yrs exp
Delhi
Porn or sex addiction is a known diagnostic entity .However,please don’t self diagnose .Please consult a Psychiatrist for the same.
Treatment of GAD and sexual dysfunction is possible too and usually yields good results with counselling and medication
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Consult a Psychiatrist
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Dr. Mohd Ahsan
Psychiatrist
10 yrs exp
Lucknow
Self diagnosis leads to more significant work impairment
Don't self diagnose urself
Consult ur psychiatrist
And take medications in compliant way
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Dr. Vishal Bhatt
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6 yrs exp
Rajkot
Kindly connect immediately
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Dr. Rayees Ahmad Wani
Neuropsychiatrist
15 yrs exp
Srinagar
Take proper counselling with a clinical psychologist
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