KongMing
Member
Hello.
It's been three days since I last viewed pornographic material. I've outlined a plan to prevent future relapse. This includes:
A 5 point plan to prevent urges:
1. Do not entertain sexual thoughts.
2. Do not entertain superfluous negative thoughts.
3. Avoid reading about or discussing sexual topics.
4. Use background sound when available to occupy my attention to prevent sexual thoughts from developing. (Seems to work.)
5. Keep active or focused on something attention-holding.
And a 3-step measure for managing urges:
1. Breathe and calm down to prevent disturbing emotion or thoughts that might be associated with the urge.
2. Focus on immediate surroundings.
3. Search for and take real world steps to prevent relapse.
I am quite sapped of energy (both physically and psychologically) as a result of withdrawal. It physically hurts to move. I am not too disturbed by this, as I know that it will go away, but I'd be interested in any advice on managing it.
Also, these are (some of) my symptoms:
Weak muscles*
Fatigue*
Lack of desire and motivation
Headaches*
Irritability*
Shallow emotions
Trouble focusing
Little interest in socializing
General sadness
Frequent urination*
Thirst*
Melancholy
*These symptoms are only present during withdrawal.
It's been three days since I last viewed pornographic material. I've outlined a plan to prevent future relapse. This includes:
A 5 point plan to prevent urges:
1. Do not entertain sexual thoughts.
2. Do not entertain superfluous negative thoughts.
3. Avoid reading about or discussing sexual topics.
4. Use background sound when available to occupy my attention to prevent sexual thoughts from developing. (Seems to work.)
5. Keep active or focused on something attention-holding.
And a 3-step measure for managing urges:
1. Breathe and calm down to prevent disturbing emotion or thoughts that might be associated with the urge.
2. Focus on immediate surroundings.
3. Search for and take real world steps to prevent relapse.
I am quite sapped of energy (both physically and psychologically) as a result of withdrawal. It physically hurts to move. I am not too disturbed by this, as I know that it will go away, but I'd be interested in any advice on managing it.
Also, these are (some of) my symptoms:
Weak muscles*
Fatigue*
Lack of desire and motivation
Headaches*
Irritability*
Shallow emotions
Trouble focusing
Little interest in socializing
General sadness
Frequent urination*
Thirst*
Melancholy
*These symptoms are only present during withdrawal.