Could masturbation help or hurt Social Anxiety Disorder?

Question

Serious, but weird question. Honest opinions. Male or Female.

I personally don't do it. But I've read it relieves tension and relaxes, one of the main underlying problems of Social Anxiety Disorder. It would sort of make sense.

Answer 1

Weekly wanking is OK but anything more seems to use too much Chi. Learn the Micro Cosmic Orbit.

Answer 2

To cure or at least alleviate the symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder, one must explore the emotions underlying/triggering the anxiety and also connect with a community of people to end the isolation. Masturbation generally serves to cover or alter the person's emotional state (we call it "self-medicating"); it also tends to be an isolating act that leads the person away from community and into his own head (a rough neighborhood--don't go in there alone!). If you want to overcome Social Anxiety Disorder, masturbation will hurt your chances. I'd recommend this: Each time you want to masturbate, figure out what the underlying emotions are and write about them. Good luck! You're not alone.

Answer 3

I am single mum. I have been suffering for panic attacks for some 15 years now, though it was not until recently I understood what they were. They were progressively getting stronger and more frequent, stopping me from some days even leaving my house. I read this book and it all made perfect sense.

I am not saying I was not terrified of putting theory to action, I was more scared of that than the next attack! But I decided to view it as a game, one I had control of and could therefore not lose!

Answer 4

One has absolutely nothing to do with the other.

Answer 5

I don't really see the connection at all.