It Will Get better

No one really talks about what happens after you stop watching porn. People will cheer you on for quitting, tell you it’s the right thing to do—and they’re right. But they rarely prepare you for the void it leaves behind. That big gaping hole you feel? It’s real. For months or even years, your brain was flooded with artificial dopamine every time you clicked, scrolled, or watched. It became a shortcut to feeling good. And now that it’s gone, your brain is recalibrating. You’re left staring into the silence where the chaos used to be. Depression might creep in. You may feel numb, flat, or deeply sad without understanding why. It’s not just emotional—it’s neurological. Your dopamine system is in withdrawal, and for a while, things may feel worse before they feel better. You might wonder, Did I make a mistake? You didn’t. You’re healing. This is the valley. But valleys aren’t permanent. Over time, your brain will begin to restore balance. Natural joys—friendships, prayer, purpose, peace—will start to light up places in your heart that porn numbed out. You’ll start to feel again. You’ll start to live again. So if you’re in that low, heavy space right now—don’t panic. Don’t go back. The withdrawal doesn’t last forever, and neither does the depression. Hold on. Keep walking. It will get better.