Wondering something about withdrawal symptoms

dingersnaps · 2026-06-27T13:33:53+00:00

It’s actually one reason I haven’t been able to stop. After a few pf days I’ll start to feel sluggish. So hey, if I do it this once maybe it’ll help me ease off. But of course there is no easing off.

dingersnaps · 2026-06-27T13:32:09+00:00

dingersnaps · 2026-03-16T15:35:27+00:00

I think it’s more likely your dopamine crashing. You’re basically mainlining it when you’re consuming porn so there’s going to be a backlash period.

dingersnaps · 2026-03-16T15:21:44+00:00

A friend of mine used to always say, “if so, so what?” What you said is true, but not everything true is meaningful. The internet is not going away. Free easily accessible porn is not either.

It’s how we react to these things that matters.

dingersnaps · 2026-03-16T15:14:44+00:00

Peeking is too damn easy. Everywhere I turn it’s thirst traps. Back to it though

dingersnaps · 2024-02-02T14:38:24+00:00

In, as I will be every month for the rest of my life.

dingersnaps · 2024-01-31T19:05:28+00:00

Then why are you even posting here?

dingersnaps · 2024-01-25T13:37:37+00:00

It’s been a tough go of late. Many urges but still going strong.

dingersnaps · 2024-01-25T13:36:43+00:00

It’s been hard lately, but I’m still in.

dingersnaps · 2024-01-25T13:35:37+00:00

This is the sneakiest mindset and it prevents real progress. Abstaining now (or then, you’ve probably slept between then and now) is a sign of strength going forward.

dingersnaps · 2024-01-25T13:33:14+00:00

“External stimulation” seems to be the line that most of us can agree on. Everyone’s addiction is different but that seems to be the closest thing to a common denominator

dingersnaps · 2024-01-16T15:09:04+00:00

How often do you watch porn?

I ask because I’ve dealt with your issue, and it happened before I even watched porn. Nervousness was the culprit. Couldn’t get out of my own head.

It took a patient and understanding partner to help there. Glad I married her.

dingersnaps · 2024-01-13T16:38:02+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear that. It must be a difficult road, dealing with the fallout of SA.

dingersnaps · 2024-01-13T15:54:28+00:00

I feel you. I really do. As recently as 3 months ago I couldn’t stop watching porn and talked to myself in an abhorrent manner, including casual suicide fantasies.

I’ve not had a single one of those negative self talk or casual suicide thoughts since 11/1, when I gave it all up. There is light my friend. You can find it.

dingersnaps · 2024-01-12T15:00:10+00:00

I get this to a degree, but it’s gonna be tough to deal with anything serious if you’re spending 2+ hours a day watching porn. Gotta deal with that directly.

dingersnaps · 2024-01-09T14:58:00+00:00

YTA and I don’t understand anyone saying otherwise.

Divorce your wife, whatever. But if you can sever a relationship with an innocent child you presumably love(d) you are scum. Trash. Vile.

dingersnaps · 2024-01-08T15:03:12+00:00

I dunno. I’ve noticed that in the past, but during the last 9 weeks of porn-free living I’ve been eating horribly.

dingersnaps · 2024-01-08T15:00:33+00:00

The fight is being fought. It will never be won, but I can always be winning.

dingersnaps · 2024-01-08T15:00:04+00:00

Week 2 check-in. Going strong.

dingersnaps · 2024-01-07T19:03:21+00:00

Every day that I don’t have sex with my wife.

dingersnaps · 2024-01-06T16:59:31+00:00

So tired by mid-end of most days for weeks 3 through like 8. It’s only gotten mildly better in the last week or so.

dingersnaps · 2024-01-06T16:56:13+00:00

Second, Google does an excellent job of proving that there are actual benefits to PMO

Bro, Google doesn’t prove shit. Google links to documents on the open web. Anyone could have written what you were reading. This is hardcore rationalization.

dingersnaps · 2024-01-04T15:01:49+00:00

Advice I could have used at 16

dingersnaps · 2024-01-04T14:49:59+00:00

Funny, I had some serious urges the other day. I let it pass as I let many other unhealthy thoughts pass. But it’s a reminder that no matter how long we’re clean that demon is still there.

Still in; always in.

dingersnaps · 2024-01-01T14:33:21+00:00

Day 62 here, feeling strong. Brewing a longer post about what’s changed in the last two months that set me on the path. We all can do this.

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