Guys, it has been so helpful to finally find a site like this. For several years, I have wondered why I can't be intimate with my partner and now I understand. It could have recked my relationship... and I suppose it still can if I can't fix my issues. It all makes sense yet it never ever crossed my mind that PIED is the cause behind my lack of intimacy.
So, after spending a lot of time reading up on this site, I instantly 'unplugged' from porn. It is now day 4 and I have had constant headaches, I've been overanxious with this impending sense of doom and have zero energy. Doesn't help that I injured my foot so I can't get to the gym or even walk the dog. Is this natural - to be so depressed after 'unplugging'? If so, how long does this phase normally last? Is there anything any of you have done to help make it easier at first? Would meds help to correct dopamine levels?
Thanks for all the contributions to this forum... I just wish I found it 3 years ago!
So, after spending a lot of time reading up on this site, I instantly 'unplugged' from porn. It is now day 4 and I have had constant headaches, I've been overanxious with this impending sense of doom and have zero energy. Doesn't help that I injured my foot so I can't get to the gym or even walk the dog. Is this natural - to be so depressed after 'unplugging'? If so, how long does this phase normally last? Is there anything any of you have done to help make it easier at first? Would meds help to correct dopamine levels?
Thanks for all the contributions to this forum... I just wish I found it 3 years ago!