I can relate. The claims made by medical community was confusing for me as well. But my personal experience and experimentation no doubt made it clear that PMO addiction can really deplete our health. I believe in my experience. And I'm convinced that PMO is indeed harmful for me. This is my truth.
Many of my friends disagree and claim it is healthy to PMO. Maybe it is true for them. But for me, my truth is that this crap is deeply deeply unhealthy and it has the potential to ruin relationships as well.
But I see your counter as 500 days plus, is that a mistake or you made it past 500 days and still experiencing trouble?
For me, after about 6 months clean, my vitality increased- my hairloss decresed, skin and muscle tone improved a lot, pimples were gone, posture improved, immunity and memory improved a lot.
I was working out and physically active during addict days, yet I suffered hairloss, posture issues, weakness, low health, attention problem, memory issues...I attribute this to addiction.
I'm 26 now and I am more healthy and strong than my 21 year old self. Hell! I have better hairline and skin tone than my 21 year old self!
So sakhi, its not too late, redemption is possible! Just end this addiction, build a productive lifestyle and I promise you that your vitality will improve, and your body will heal itself. It is a matter of time.
Take care