So when it comes to my case. Ive noticed ejaculation makes things worse if I do it often. It worsens my symptoms. I know the forum has mixed opinions on this. But for me it does. Should I all together avoid erections? Or just not ejaculate. By avoid erection I mean not watching porn and not letting myself become aroused around my girlfriend. What's the longest you guys have abstained and has it helped? I've masturbated 5 times in the last 7 days and it's made my symptoms slightly worse. It's very annoying and quite depressing. But I guess I have no other choice if I wish to get better
Well, for what it's worth here are my thoughts.
Because you are young masturbating so often is perfectly normal, yes :)
Should you avoid erections, hmmm, well, are you getting night time erections (NTE), If yes then I would try cutting back to 3 times a week and see if that helps.
Masturbation is better if you make enough time for it, quality over quantity.
Hey Paolo. When my symptoms are worse. My NTEs are either absence or they flat out suck . But my anxiety is worse when symptoms are worse so it may just be that. If I've been abstaining I have good NTE. When symptoms are not aggravated, I also get okay spontaneous erectiions. But strong ones when I am aroused around my gf. No stimulation needed. When symptoms are worse, erections just off of thought or almost abscent and EQ takes a little more encouragement .
Hi, it must be hard at 17 not to masturbate daily, but if you are getting pain from ejaculation then try and stop just before the point of no return, and maybe only ejaculate once a week.
, try it and see.
Monty, I'll try that after two weeks after abstinence. If my symptoms get better by that time
I hate to say it, but I firmly believe you will only get worse until you get your ejaculations and masturbation habits in check. Check out the nofap community for help and tips. Just remember, my case was getting horrific and just one time too many set me back weeks. If you do it, remember what I said about how to do it "properly" and not cause damage!
I go weeks at a time without masturbating, so now it's more figuring out when to use it to keep t healthy. It's a weird slippery slope and paradox, but I used to really struggle too. Try not to edge or even "erection check." These are really bad habits.
Thanks neo. It's really hard to come to the reality that I am NOT 17 year old with a normal dick who can jack off everyday. It's time to get my **** together and own up to reality .