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45 Days - The dark reality of how it can feel.

Day 45
by Ronnie
847 upvotes

I see a lot of posts talking about how great they feel after quitting for 30, 45 or more days and expected to feel just that way when i reached those milestones. I’m currently still in a flatline and have been for the majority of my recovery, i thought i would share how i feel this far in. Most noticibly my libido is still absolutely shot, in the last couple days i have noticed it creep up a tiny bit (maybe from a 0 to a 1 or a 2 in the mornings). PIED still feels quite active but am just beggining to see it lessen aswell. Despite not really getting turned on, regularly i have wet dreams. Up until recently i have felt utterly depressed, low self esteem, low energy, low libido and low attraction to the opposite sex. This too has been increasing in the last couple days but it can be absolutely brutal and you mustn’t let that let you relapse. Porn is an addiction to dopamine and the withdrawal symptoms are very real. On the upside, i am more confident, sleeping a LOT better and am re-capturing a lot of my aspirations (which is tough when you feel so un-energetic) i’m certain that with continued abstinence i will receive the desired effects and things will only get better but be aware it can definitely get worse before it gets better. Stay strong guys ❤️.

Comments (6)
Gustavo •119d ago

I was in like in a 3 weeks flatline but now in day 77 and better than ever

Ronnie•120d ago

really appreciate all the support, have been getting plenty of sun and exercise and that has certainly made it more bearable

Ayham•120d ago

Thank you for sharing this. It allows others and myself to recalibrate our expectations and also prepare our selves, I’m sure in time things will get better. Stay safe my friend

Ty•120d ago

Try adding workout, sun, and self care (bubble baths, massage, stretching) to your day to naturally raise serotonin and dopamine levels. It’s helped me immensely.

GunnA•120d ago

Love this. Keep going. Yes the effects from stopping are very real

You•120d ago

I have so much respect for you that even though you are not getting results that you expected at these milestones, you still dont let these expectations make you relapse. Even though ive never been so far on this journey myself, ive read from people that have been that what is happening to you is absolutely fine and im sure that it gets better after your brain will get used to getting dopamine from real and simple things. Good luck brother! I hope to get where you are one day!

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