I am now 7 days free of PMO. Honestly I feel pretty low. I have low energy physically, mentally, and emotionally. I think this is the old ways trying to bring me back. I'm craving that dopamine hit and release. But I won't do it. Because this is the cycle that I've been stuck in for 10 years and I'm so tired of it. I know this is for my overall good but going through it feels really shitty.
@cameron yeah you're so right. Gotta let the body & mind take its course without relapsing. I'll start creating new habits that are healthy for dopamine.
@gersom can't speak on the health effects but I know for myself, my energy levels are way higher when I don't release all of it in ejaculation. Semen is one of the purest/strongest forms of energy humans have. In fact semen retention is so powerful, many great fighters don't have sex for weeks before a big fight. And if I want to not orgasm, naturally can't masturbate.
It is NO DIFFERENT than an alcoholic quitting liquor the first few weeks, or any substance abuser. Your body no longer sees the reward of masturbating to spike dopamine levels. Your brain is in a state of shock but quickly recovers as you start to see that all of life is enjoyable, not just porn.
Does abstaining from all 3 have better health effects as opposed to just abstaining from porn? Or is the margin negligible?
Porn Masturbation Orgasm. Personally I'm abstaining from all 3
I think it’s just what people refer to as porn.
What is PMO?
Try finding a new way to get that dopamine. I don’t know your interests but try doing something you enjoyed before pmo. I am going back to reading because I enjoyed it before.
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Download Covenant Eyes and never delete it, it is the most sacred thing on your phone. Also don’t bring your phone to bed EVER. Bed is meant for sleeping or reading and that’s it. These two changes will provide great armor to slip ups or temptations.