Seemingly unlikely suspect the root cause

[Blue80]

A month ago I was convinced depression was finally upon me.

Before

The world was dull and grey
Emotionally detached
My brain was hyperactive
I couldn't concentrate and just do one thing at a time or do anything at all for very long
I worried about most things
I analysed everything I said, verbal & written and hoped I hadn?t upset anyone
I had hateful thoughts about people because they were out to get me
Random things like; my brain hadn't created any rich memories for years.

1 PMO-free month later

Infinitely more calm and relaxed.
My mental activity and general pace has slowed to that of a normal person.
I don't analyse everything I say before or after I've said it.
Pleasantries aren't a chore, they're natural
I am less irritable (most of the time).
The eye-contact thing, that was back within days (weird one, that)

To be honest, any benefits to my sexual functions or flirting skills are a bonus, I'm just glad I'm not losing my mind! If you have stumbled across this forum with The habit/addiction and this is you, you will literally kick yourself.

 

[Blue80]

...and hi to all existing forum users.

I read your stories and really feel for the guys who deeply struggle with this problem. I haven't had any urges just yet but I fear as time passes it must be easy to forget the dark place you once were until you are back there.

If ever get tempted I go and read these: http://www.yourbrainonporn.com/is-porn-making-my-social-anxiety-worse