29 Days Free, So Far
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internet said:
It could be that you are in the "flatline" phase. This is a period of time during a reboot that you feel worse before you feel better.
Some guys experience "dead dick" or a numb, cold penis, complete loss of libido, feelings of laziness and depression and overall low motivation. This tends to go away with time. I was in a flatline for several months during my reboot but eventually came out just fine feeling better than ever. Everyone is different so be patient.
In the meantime check out this FAQ about flatlines on YourBrainOnPorn - http://www.yourbrainonporn.com/i-quit-porn-but-my-potency-and-libido-are-decreasing-help
Also this post talks about feeling worse after quitting porn and not better - http://www.yourbrainonporn.com/i-quit-using-porn-and-now-i-feel-worse
Hope that helps!
Welcome to Reboot Nation! Feel free to share your story in the journal section.
My personal opinion is that the best way out of this is to quit masturbating entirely. The way I see it, you are "wiring" your brain away from self-pleasuring and towards real-world sex, which includes times of abstinence (late pregnancy, your wife gets sick, etc. It's worked for me so far, well over 400 days.internet said:
I'm going to try to move this post to it's own thread in the Porn Addiction section of the forum. Why don't you register and join us?
shake19
Member
internet said:
From my experience you have to eliminate it all together.
While masturbating you still fantasise and it feeds your addiction.
In my opinion both masturbation and watching porn are devastating for our emotions and clear view.
Even though some doctors may say it is healthy to masturbate I don't agree with them. World is full of lies and I think it is one of them.
As LTE mentioned, it is all about self-pleasuring and it's not healthy for our minds.
It makes us crawl into our shell.
SlaveToRighteousness
Active Member
The decision to stop masturbating was one of the most important decisions I have ever made. I have reached a point in my thinking where I now believe that the only appropriate sexual behavior for me (of any kind) is the sexual behavior I engage in with my wife. Masturbating encouraged me to think about other women, and to become aroused by thoughts of other women and/or the feeling of my own hand.
Since I stopped masturbating, I have been working on thinking only about my wife and becoming aroused only by her.
Since I stopped masturbating, I have been working on thinking only about my wife and becoming aroused only by her.
@internet
During a reboot it usually is better to eliminate both and give your brain a time of rest to regain sensitivity. However, some guys recover just fine with M mixed in. Most importantly, stay away from porn.
@STR,
It really is amazing how our views and desires change as we un-hook from the supernormal stimulation that is internet porn.
It is real or no deal for me as well. I have learned the hard way that PMO does not provide the pleasure I once thought it would as a young boy. In my opinion you are on the right track to the right place my man.
During a reboot it usually is better to eliminate both and give your brain a time of rest to regain sensitivity. However, some guys recover just fine with M mixed in. Most importantly, stay away from porn.
@STR,
It really is amazing how our views and desires change as we un-hook from the supernormal stimulation that is internet porn.
It is real or no deal for me as well. I have learned the hard way that PMO does not provide the pleasure I once thought it would as a young boy. In my opinion you are on the right track to the right place my man.
LetItGoAlready
Active Member
It's hard to deal with as you're going through it, but as Gabe said, just be patient. Those feelings do pass.Viper said:
WiP
Member
I got to go with the voices of experience around here and try to go with no P and no M. They have been inseparable and linked with fantasy. I am tired of living in a fantasy world and I want to get off the fantasy merry go round and start making real intimate connections with my SO. I do miss intimacy and can't make get there in Fantasy Land. No Porn No Erotica No Wanking That is how I chose to live this day