I'm wondering the above question for two reasons, because I haven't gone this long without relapsing before and want to be informed of the side effects from people with experience, and because before now I have never had intrusive thoughts often and when I did they weren't too bad and went away, now I've had the most terrible one lodged in my conscious for the last three days straight and none of the advice I've been given has helped me be rid of it. Currently, I'm twenty six days free. Is my abstinence affecting my mind like this, or is it just a coincidence?
What are all the negative side effects during the rebooting process?
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Well done on reaching a 26 Day streak 
As the reboot progresses, it can play havoc with your mind ...which on the positive side, is a sign that the reboot is working.
You haven't mentioned how long you have been addicted, but your brain has gone from getting frequent rushes of dopamine, to suddenly being starved.
To reassure you, I experienced similar "random" thoughts, that cover the whole spectrum of emotions, as I continue the reboot process.
... I didn't succeed with the initial "Cold Turkey" reboot ... I relapsed several times, but each time I have managed to extended the duration between relapses ... I know count months between relapses.
The "random" thoughts that appear may give you an insight into the underlying issues that led to the addiction?
The only advice I can offer is to stay positive ... accept that it is part of the process ... and try and keep your mind occupied with a new interest / lifestyle that substitutes the time and energy previously wasted on the addiction.
Good Luck.
... and so onwards we go!
As the reboot progresses, it can play havoc with your mind ...which on the positive side, is a sign that the reboot is working.
You haven't mentioned how long you have been addicted, but your brain has gone from getting frequent rushes of dopamine, to suddenly being starved.
To reassure you, I experienced similar "random" thoughts, that cover the whole spectrum of emotions, as I continue the reboot process.
... I didn't succeed with the initial "Cold Turkey" reboot ... I relapsed several times, but each time I have managed to extended the duration between relapses ... I know count months between relapses.
The "random" thoughts that appear may give you an insight into the underlying issues that led to the addiction?
The only advice I can offer is to stay positive ... accept that it is part of the process ... and try and keep your mind occupied with a new interest / lifestyle that substitutes the time and energy previously wasted on the addiction.
Good Luck.
... and so onwards we go!
... I should have added that during the reboot process I often felt lethargic ... often experiencing low moods, low energy, and a general lack of interest in what was happening around me ... hence why it was important to fill the void left by the addiction with a new interest.
... and so onwards we go!
... and so onwards we go!
Fappy
Respected Member
You can expect the following side effects:
Lethargy
Low motivation
Tiredness (escpecially in the morning)
A dead penis
Irritability
Poor focus
Depression
Social anxiety
Low confidence and self esteem
Erectile dysfunction
Short temper
I experienced all of these. But rest assured that as long as you stick to your reboot they will fade and eventually disappear. They can be quite rough at the start. Such symptoms are a sign that you are recovering so just do your best to ignore them.
Lethargy
Low motivation
Tiredness (escpecially in the morning)
A dead penis
Irritability
Poor focus
Depression
Social anxiety
Low confidence and self esteem
Erectile dysfunction
Short temper
I experienced all of these. But rest assured that as long as you stick to your reboot they will fade and eventually disappear. They can be quite rough at the start. Such symptoms are a sign that you are recovering so just do your best to ignore them.
Light fetnos
Member
How long did it take for them to disappear?
Fappy
Respected Member
All except the intermittent erectile dysfunction took a few months. The erectile dysfunction was more connected with the rewiring aspect rather than the rebooting part, but everyone’s different
TryingHarder
Well-Known Member
Reboot side effects will be different for everyone. For instance, through regular exercise and getting enough sleep, I'm not experiencing any lethargy or poor focus. I'm not even thinking about ED, since I'm just starting a 60 day reboot with no masturbation. Any "side effects" involve me thinking about porn, or my favourite girls, or looking forward to MO again. I do my best to clear those thoughts out of my head and stick to the path I have chosen.