I have a pretty personal question, and you don't need to answer it if is too invasive. Do you watch porn? @Anti-rednibba

I'm hoping this type of segregation you're talking about will be noticeable in college, because I start that soon

@Lorenzo Yeah I do

its okay if the people you comeacross in everyday life might not be particularily admirable people, you just need to rethink where you hang out

College will open a lot of doors, especially with clubs

I masturbate 1-2 times a day

Porn is a source of depression because it messes up with your dopamine levels. This isn't psychological, it's neurological. So I think you should cut porn out of your life.

That's way too much.

I see, like a hard drug

yeah definitely stop jerking so much

Exactly.

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/

oh you\

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.