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I've had a history of drug usage and now i've got anxiety. (not medically confirmed) i've been masturbating everyday from a very young age, and i'm getting really sick of it now. will stopping it immediately cause any chemical imbalances in my body? my an
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No: Stopping masturbation should not cause any medical illness, however it may aggravate prexisting stress or anxiety
Answered 11/28/2017
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You sound like the: classic addict, using drugs to stop dysphoria. Sounds like you are trying to stop drugs (or have) and now have to deal with the negative mental state, which masturbation addresses (some, through the release of endorphins). Stopping drugs is good for you, as long as there are no medical concerns in the process. Stopping masturbation has no sequela, but you'll have to directly face the anxiety
Answered 5/11/2016
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