2007-12-15 03:45:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I do it all the time and I suffer with social anxiety.
2007-12-15 03:46:13 · update #1
I'm dead serious about this question...
2007-12-15 03:46:40 · update #2
I'm on the meds. people...Lol...I just want to know...Lol...
2007-12-15 06:36:28 · update #3
Masturbation can relieve stress, not social anxiety though
you shouldn't but you may be feeling guilty about it, try relaxing
techniques before socialising & keep masturbating
2007-12-15 04:04:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2016-04-09 04:45:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Masturbation is sex ultimately and sex releases dopamine.
I think dopamine is a factor that increases the sociability. Which in turn makes you less social anxious. So it has positive effect.
On the other hand, due to our social norms, masturbation is not viewed very positively by society( especially if you have religious beliefs). This may make you feel guilty and therefore more anxious.
So it has positive and negative effects on social anxiety. Less guilty you feel about it, more socialized you would feel.
2007-12-15 04:04:18 · answer #3 · answered by Theta40 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't see a connection between the two. If you suffer from social anxiety then you should seek the advice of a medical professional. There are lots of different therapies including prescription drugs that will help you a lot. It will really change your life.
2007-12-15 03:48:10 · answer #4 · answered by Judge and Jury 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You say you do it all the time yet you have social anxiety so why are you asking here if masturbation can help social anxiety?
Sorry, I don't get it ~
2007-12-15 03:52:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it cant help, because social anxiety do have a chemical imbalance in your brain, and sex/masturbation wont help. If you get out and maybe hook up with a trustworthy hot guy than you would only feel better for a moment, but it wont help emotionally. masturbation has no effect on anxiety.
2007-12-15 03:49:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are a kick!
Hon, that is only a temporary solution...and, since you still have social anxiety...PLEASE see a doctor.
Call a pharmacist...these people know SO much that doctors do not tell you, because they, too, deal with questions and complaints more often than doctors do...you can access them by phone, whereas...TRY that with a doctor!
Elysabeth...poemhunter
2007-12-15 05:16:06 · answer #7 · answered by Elysabeth 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are masturbating all the time instead of seeking a genuine relationship that could offer a gratifying sexual relationship with someone I think it is just another symptom of your anxiety.
2007-12-15 03:54:29 · answer #8 · answered by Enigma 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's healthy, so don't look at masturbation as demeaning and unhealthy.
2007-12-15 03:49:50 · answer #9 · answered by nckmcgwn 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe, if it helps relieve stress.
2007-12-15 03:49:06 · answer #10 · answered by kiddkosmic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋