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Sexual urges and depression
Hello Doctor, I am facing a lot of difficulty in controlling my physical and sexual urges. I cannot maintain control over my body desires, and because of this constant struggle, I feel a lot of guilt. This situation has led me into severe anxiety and depression. I cannot afford paid consultations right now. Please guide me on how I can control these urges naturally or if there are any specific behavioral techniques or counseling methods for this. I need a female expert's advice if possible. Thank you."
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A female expert can take a lead.
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Sexual urges are normal, but if they're causing distress, please consult a qualified mental health professional or sexologist. Counseling and behavioral therapy can be very effective.
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Increased sexual urge.
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Thank you for sharing your concern so honestly. First of all, please understand that having sexual thoughts and physical urges is a normal part of human biology. The concern arises when these urges become difficult to control, start interfering with your daily life, or lead to persistent guilt, anxiety, or depression. From your description, it appears that the emotional distress associated with these urges is causing more suffering than the urges themselves. This can happen due to a combination of stress, loneliness, excessive focus on sexual thoughts, compulsive habits, unrealistic expectations, or underlying anxiety. The good news is that this is a manageable condition, and with the right behavioral guidance and counseling, many individuals are able to regain control and significantly improve their emotional well-being.
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The first step is to avoid judging or blaming yourself for experiencing these urges. Instead, begin observing the situations that trigger them, such as boredom, stress, loneliness, excessive use of social media, or exposure to sexually stimulating content. Try to keep yourself engaged in meaningful activities, maintain a structured daily routine, and consciously redirect your attention whenever the urge arises. Simple techniques such as mindfulness, deep breathing, regular exercise, and limiting exposure to triggering content can gradually improve self-control. Since you have mentioned that these feelings have led to significant anxiety and depression, it is important not to struggle with them alone. A professional consultation can help you understand the root cause and provide practical strategies to regain control in a healthy and non-judgmental manner. For personalized assessment, better guidance, and a holistic treatment approach, you may connect with us at 9 3 1 5 6 6 1 5 6 5.
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Maintain a consistent sleep schedule, eat a balanced diet, and engage in regular physical activity, as these habits play an important role in improving emotional resilience and impulse control. Avoid spending long periods alone with unstructured time, and cultivate hobbies or activities that keep your mind positively occupied. Practice relaxation techniques such as meditation or yoga to reduce stress and improve emotional balance. Most importantly, remember that feeling guilty about natural sexual urges often intensifies the cycle of anxiety and loss of control. Treat yourself with kindness and focus on building healthy coping strategies rather than suppressing your emotions. With patience, the right guidance, and consistent effort, it is entirely possible to regain confidence, improve self-control, and achieve better mental and emotional well-being. Thank you
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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 .
●𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰
●𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 1.5 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳.
●𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.
●𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗺𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀.
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Dr. Rayees Ahmad Wani
Neuropsychiatrist
16 yrs exp
Srinagar
This is normal at this age...
You can control it partially be staying away from things which make you get aroused.
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
Trichologist
7 yrs exp
Lucknow
Consult a psychologist
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Mr. John Zachariah
Psychologist
16 yrs exp
Ernakulam
Consult a sexologist
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consult our psychologist in Ernakulam
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Dr. Om Prakash L
Sexologist
8 yrs exp
Adilabad
Take consultation
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