I have some studies on this.

If you're interested.

Should I cut out masturbating altogether?

but it's pretty depression to read

I don't think so.

And yes please

I'm actually interested in the studies too, not to hijack the convo or anythig

Just do it less, and do it without anything else than your imigation to drive you.

once a week is what I do and it's kept me pretty sane

Did any of you do it and see improvement?

I'm currently breaking out of it.

Absolutley can confirm

It's really, *really* hard to break out of porn addiction, believe me.

I'll give it my hardest shot

Another thing

heh hardest

Here's a place to start.

https://www.nofap.com/porn-addiction/

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To learn, I mean.

Thanks

Otherwise, use google scholar to find some more scientific studies. Also, type in "porn addiction" on youtube and you'll find a plethora of speakers.

And don't mention it.

The greatest advice I've received on porn addiction is this : You need to treat porn as sorcerer's spell. Imagine that there is an evil warlock that is trying to curse you with a hex spell that weakens you every time you get the urge to watch porn. Doing this will make the battle feel less like a battle against yourself, and more like a battle against something evil. It's been working so far with me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmePrgRdRlQ

I know the golden one is a bit of a meme for most people, but this video has helped me a lot, personally.

i had a friend who had that angel as his fb profile kek

And fixing your dopamine levels will be required if you ever want to fix your depression.

Another way to help your dopamine levels is through working out.

I started to lift weights two years ago and I've been happier about it ever since.

doesn't exercise help with testosterone too

I believe so.

It helps with self confidence

which will in turn help your social life

And plus you end up healthier, which is obviously good

As for this, a big part of my depression was this girl I met my freshmen year, she was a year older than me, and to make things short I fell in love with her and all that yadayadayada, but I fell in love with her because, as I was depressed then too, she was really the only time I had experienced geniuine social interaction, I felt that she *wanted* to talk to me, and that she *enjoyed* my company, and I thought she really loved me too, I could actually feel it. We were a thing for about a year and a half, and it was great really, but to sum things up, I met these guys, and they seemed cool I just didn't know them that well, and this one guy named josh even offered to "be like brothers" ( if you're not from the south that might seem foreign to you) and then, after getting back from a trip, I learned her and 3 of those dudes, including josh, had fucked. I was too shaken to say or do anything, I had no idea how to feel or how to process it. My mind just went blank. Then, through a set of circumstances that are too long to type, I ended up watching her and josh make out and grind on eachother before I left.

Wow that's a shitload of text

yeah start doing the little things first, like cutting out certain addictions and lifting weights. Infact I think the best place to start is taking cold showers, it takes little effort and feel really good. That may then lead you to other imporvements in your life

i had a crush get with a mutual friend names josh too wtf.

it sounds like you're surrounded with people you can't connect with.

I'm at university and my circle of friends are all liberals, so I have a similar problem.