How to stop masturbating?

I’ve been suffering from depression lately and as a result have started using masturbation and also cutting as coping mechanisms. I’m so addicted to masturbation now though I know it’s unhealthy but I just can’t seem to stop. How can I break this addiction?
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  • I don't feel there is anything wrong with masturbating if it makes you feel better and fills a void. As we have an orgasm our body releases a chemical called endorphins. It is a neurotransmitter and upon release of this chemical a small amount of a natural opiate that is produced by the body is released. This chemical reaction makes us feel good much like a high on certain drugs. Having orgasms keeps the plumbing working freely. However, if you go around so satisfied all the time that you don't pursue dating, then that might be a problem. Also, if you do happen to hook up with a major squeeze, you probably should stop masturbating so you two can enjoy each other.

    • It’s become a major addiction and I can’t stop even though i want to. It makes me feel guilty.

    • You should not feel guilty. It is perfectly natural. But if it makes you feel bad no matter what, you should try and keep yourself busy, especially when you start thinking about masturbating.

  • Stop looking for answers here and get in touch with a qualified medical professional. They will teach you how to deal with your problems in a healthy way and your life will improve all around.

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  • You don’t need to stop masterbating, you need to stop cutting. You definitely shouldn’t combine the two...😎

    • How is cutting worse than masturbating? I’m using them for the same thing.

  • Masturbating isn't unhealthy, but your attitude towards it can be. If you are using it as a reason to feel something positive then it will never be enough. It will be like a drug rather than a release. That is maybe what is happening. What you need to do to break the cycle of addiction is to not take up that outlet when you feel like you need to. You turn it down and you don't run from the feelings that you are trying to run from.

  • Masturbating is healthy and normal. Keep masturbating, stop cutting.

  • I would prefer you masturbate more often if it means you cut less. Cutting is a HUGE problem.

  • Masturbation is way better than cutting

  • Masturbation is unhealthy, when it's to much over ur body demand and not in a natural way I mean very quick to get the cum off.
    Better to do it through a sext talk to me pm to tell you more about it

  • Not unhealthy but as someone said the reasons you do it can be. Another way would be to have sex with someone else

  • Uh it'd be better to not cut then to not masturbate

  • who said it's unhealthy?

    • It’s become an addiction. Worse yet, it’s my last way of holding onto my abusive ex, since I do it to memories of our relationship.

  • The only way is to stop completely for a long period.

  • Contact this girl. She went without for 85 days or more if I remember correctly. I'm on day 60, but it's a little different so may not be helpful.

    https://www.youtube.com/embed/TUL_9-yk6-g
  • Hot sauce on your hands

  • Nofap. com community
    There are nofap apps on play store, or stop-masturbation apps.
    Some youtube videos for motivation.

    Take yourself out,
    Addiction happens when you start to believe something out there can help you and fill you.

    Try filling ur life with useful things, like go to walk daily as much as u can.
    Read/study books,
    Visit people.
    Cooking,
    Pets.