Psychological Counselling

I have been masturbating for around 14 years. For the last 7 years, I have been trying to stop completely, but I am not able to. I do not do it very frequently — on average around 5–6 times a month. The main thing is that I do not even feel strong sexual urges, but still I end up doing it out of habit or compulsion, and I want to stop fully. Because of this, I feel frustrated and guilty at times. I wanted to ask: Which type of therapy can help in controlling habitual or compulsive behavior like this? What is the success rate of therapy for this kind of issue? Looking for genuine medical advice and personal experiences.

Hi Doctor, I have been sexually inactive for the last 2 years due to a strained relationship. Sexual life was totally ignored during this period. Now I'm about to start a physical relation again but now I find it a little challenging. I'm able to get full erection and when I try to get on the protection, due to its elasticity I tend to ejaculate even before it's fully rolled down. I feel nervous when this happens. I'm not right away looking for any medication but want to give a try for some counselling if someone can monitor and guide me. I'll be highly grateful. I'm Bangalore based and would like to consult to work on this issue.

Hello Sir/Mam I am not able to do sex with my wife from 2 years.I am getting 2 years of Marriead life Complete. But I am not doing 1 time sex with my wife.Please give best solution

Is there any psychologist who can provide me ERP therapy for free? I am very distressed because of OCD. I get automatic sexual images about my mother in my mind. I feel like I will die. Please help me. I don’t have money right now. I will pay later whatever I can. Please, if any psychologist can help me on humanitarian grounds.

I am atya Saleha Amber,a student of masters in zoology,i don't know why but this is happens with me very often the overthinking thing can't able to figure out things alone always need people around me and always hurt by people .but currently from past few days I am very disturbed mentally because of one think which can't happen and I overthinking about that and being sad every time and feel emotional or feel to cry everytime not able to focus on studies or anything .I also tell some people but their answers don't help me and some are busy in their think I am seeing myself all alone I wish that people come to me and talk to me but this don't happen with me currently I don't understand what should I do that I am able to stop overthink and feel happy about small things and not need people i don't have any answer

My parents think that they have done their duty by giving food clothing and shelter.They never gave any mental support to me since my childhood .That's why at present I m so under confident and under stress I m 34 right now.They prioritize money over me.I can't say much.They take undue advantage of me as they know I m jobless 34 in home weak mentally and physically weak .on other hand sibling is there with whom I have rivalry they don't say a single word to him or his wife as they know he or wife will not tolerate as they are independent and do job out of town and they both are physically and mentally fit and fine.My parents have made my life hell.All the time I m under constant stress due to them and I have no place to go as I don't have single friend or relative on whom I can trust.Many of u have advised to consult mental health professional but I have already consulted but no benefit and if ask further than my parents are not ready to spend money on me.

I have already written a lot abt my problems previously but don't know what to do as my problems are increasing continuously.my biggest issue are my parents who are non understanding and take undue advantage of my condition. They know I m under  stress weak jobless 34 years of age broken no confidence multiple health issue such as pain in whole body itching in elbows to the extent that I m not able to sleep at night.excessive nightfall issues happening almost daily and sometimes twice a day. I m also on clozapine 25 mg due to stress and mental torture given by them since my childhood.things do not stop here I have also faced excessive bullying from outside world due to lack of confidence and health issues. Now things have become so bad that if I have some ailment parents directly say they don't have money to spend on me but reality is they have enough money for themselves. They have tortured me mentally so badly that I have lost my confidence.

I am a 23-year-old male and I have been diagnosed with OCD. I did not masturbate from December 6th, 2022 until February 28th, 2026. After that, I masturbated on February 28th, 2026 and again on May 1st, 2026 (so only 2 times in the last 4 years). However, both times led to intense guilt, intrusive thoughts, and significant mental distress. Recently, after the latest instance, I started experiencing repeated intrusive images of the act. My mind keeps replaying it even when I don’t want to think about it, and I find it very difficult to disengage from these thoughts. I also feel that this has affected my confidence, self-image, and overall mental state. Even though it happened very rarely, I personally feel that I cannot consider masturbation even once as mentally healthy for me because it consistently triggers guilt and obsessive thinking. I can no longer view masturbation as healthy and normal for me. I want to quit it completely. Is there really any way?

Which clinical psychologist is best and affordable , i want proper treatment to get rid out of this, i am suffering from 3 years

I've been experiencing distressing intrusive thoughts since March 2024 after witnessing hate towards a group I identify with. A single sentence from a book or conversation can trigger intense emotional reactions and hours of repetitive thoughts (previously 3–4 hours daily, now less but still significant). I constantly analyse these thoughts, seek reassurance, and feel like a horrible or immoral person if I don't react "correctly." It feels like an internal “moral monitor” watching my reactions. Even when I logically know these thoughts aren't accurate, I feel stuck in loops and unable to disengage. Avoiding the topic is difficult as it appears frequently. These episodes affect my work and sleep. During intense spirals, I’ve had suicidal thoughts (formerly made a plan which I discarded, currently passive). Is this a known pattern (e.g., OCD/rumination)? What therapy approaches and self-help resources are recommended?