Is masterbation bad to relieve stress

Hi tallHemlock,

This is a really good question even if you weren't experiencing obsessive, OCD thoughts, delusions or bad dreams!

Masturbation and sex are both topics that many people get caught up in all sorts of confusion and stress about, but I think it comes down to the following questions (which are applicable to all sorts of things):

How does it make me feel?
Am I hurting anyone?
Does it negatively impact my or anyone else's life in any way?

From what you've written, it sounds like it's a great stress reliever.

However, sometimes, people find that they want to alter the way they use masturbation IF it starts to negatively affect a relationship (If they can't get turned on with a partner any longer for example) or if they find they are relying on it too heavily and want to find other ways to relieve stress (because there are lots of times in life where it's inappropriate to masturbate – at work, in public etc … but you might want to relieve stress while in these situations! See the catch?)

So in a nutshell, it sounds like it works for you. In general though, you could also benefit from learning some other stress relieving options.

If you're not sure about the psychosis, it's a good idea to talk to your doctor about your symptoms and the reasons why you suspect this as they will be able to help clarify whether it is or isn't the case.

Hope this helps!

:-) Maree