1.5 years in: Sex inducing bad flatlines

Started having sex, three times, last month after 16 months of nofap. History: severe porn addiction and PIED; age 29

The first orgasm seemed ok for a day, then I entered a 4-5 day flatline. The second one I had no flatline and felt fine. The third one I entered a horrible flatline and am now on day 6 and lost my morning wood and libido and energy. I suppose I over did it with three times in a month. Not sure. Is this normal to be entering awful flatlines from PIV sex? I feel like I lost all my energy and life force after the last orgasm. Entered an apathetic depression spiral I haven't had since my PMO days. Do I need to avoid orgasm with sex? Thanks
 

Daybyday1988

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im hesitant to use the word "normal" as PIED and Porn addiction is so individually tailored to each brain that is impacted, but you are definitely not alone. here is a thread from YBR about guys that are taking several YEARS to get back to normal:

https://yourbrainrebalanced.com/for...ars-without-porn-and-still-flatlining.117962/

From Gabe Deem's advice that he talked about in his videos about his recovery, he really spaced out the orgasms pretty far apart. im not sure what his interval was between them but maybe you want to try once a month, or even longer then gradually taper them closer together when you experience positive cues from you body about orgasms. For the time being you can refrain from orgasm but still have sex using "karezza" or just by stopping before getting too close to Orgasm.
 

Thisworld

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Started having sex, three times, last month after 16 months of nofap. History: severe porn addiction and PIED; age 29

The first orgasm seemed ok for a day, then I entered a 4-5 day flatline. The second one I had no flatline and felt fine. The third one I entered a horrible flatline and am now on day 6 and lost my morning wood and libido and energy. I suppose I over did it with three times in a month. Not sure. Is this normal to be entering awful flatlines from PIV sex? I feel like I lost all my energy and life force after the last orgasm. Entered an apathetic depression spiral I haven't had since my PMO days. Do I need to avoid orgasm with sex? Thanks
You don't need to avoid orgams just space them out.
Cuold you tell what are your flatline symptoms and after how much time post sex it hits You?
 
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You don't need to avoid orgams just space them out.
Cuold you tell what are your flatline symptoms and after how much time post sex it hits You?
Typically gets bad around 24 hours afterward and lasts anywhere from 3 days to weeks. I am on day 8 now and for the first time got my morning wood back last night.

I think you are right.. 3 in 3 weeks was excessive. Once a month may be more reasonable.

My symptoms are depression, fatigue, difficulty making eye contact, lack of self confidence, bad mindset, zero arousal, no morning wood, feeling like a dead zombie inside. Like every bit of dopamine got sucked out of me.
 

Daybyday1988

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Like every bit of dopamine got sucked out of me.

From my google search "exercise and dopamine levels" one of the many reasons to get on a good program:

How does exercise affect dopamine levels?


Over time, regular exercise remodels the reward system, leading to higher circulating levels of dopamine and more available dopamine receptors. In this way, exercise can both relieve depression and expand your capacity for joy. These changes can also repair the neurological havoc wreaked by substance abuse.
 
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