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Withdrawal Symptoms for 1 Year

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by saneagain, Dec 3, 2017.

  1. goodnice

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    Because it takes more time than you think to heal. Rather than 90 days, it’s more like 5 months to a year to recover. And i did 5 months and even then that wasn’t long enough. Things got a lot better though that’s for sure. But for the first 70 days, i experienced so much pain and withdrawal symptoms and change. You can’t go wrong doing the right thing. Eventually, things will get better if you persist. It just takes longer than 90 days for sure
     
  2. goodnice

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    definitely would not recommend MO. That will reopen the doors. Lust only leads to death, i wish i could tell myself that in the heat of the moment
     
  3. Fallensoldier1

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    Imo. He is right
     
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  4. BigOne79

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    Youe are right that it takes longer than 90 days. Only af the close end of four months has Anhedonia started to lift a bit and a lot of anxiety and panic has gone down to very little symptoms. The PIED symptoms is the only thing left and that is because I escalated a bit into the porn I was watching but not fetishes.

    I think Fenix Rising was saying about 5-6 months to really see a better turn around on symptoms.

    How were you with PIED symptoms is any.
     
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  5. BigOne79

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    He is right, it will escalate again into compulsiveness again...
     
  6. So your case wasn't severe?
     
  7. BigOne79

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    Well, at this point I don’t believe it was. A lot of the withdrawal has gone down like the anxiety and restlessness. I have been hoping for a like a six month recovery as opposed to a year with the amount of exercise I am doing, yoga, mediation to help my mind. Sleep is still a problem but will eventually get better. The libido is still down but will get back soon I believe..
     
  8. BigOne79

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    What are you feeling so far and how long into your recovery are you...
     
  9. Younameit

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    Ooh boy, today's been one of those days.. Woke up horrible and feeling like a zombie, it feels like my head was about to explode at any given moment, terrible headache...
    nothing can be tougher than a flatline, it's literally the worst thing I've ever been through in my whole life, by far, it's insane, even a death of a father/mother/daughter/son would not get as close, cause in those cases you would feel extreme sadness, but with a flatline is different, you don't feel shit, you feel nothing, absolutely nothing whatsoever, this emptiness is just unbearable. It's like I'm frozen, hibernating.
    Anyway, I can relate to pretty much all symptons he described, with the exception of suicide thoughts, but the rest.. holy crap.. can't seem to get enough sleep, loss of appetite, zero libido, zero erection, low energy, blood tests are all okay, this is horrible..
     
  10. Ezpz

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    Keep going brother, things will get better.
     
  11. nofepfepforlife

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    sounds like another underlying health issue.
     
  12. Younameit

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    how come when his blood tests are all okay?
     
  13. Dagger323

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    Sounds like you need to read up more on PMO withdrawal symptoms...
     
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  14. Do everything to prevent relapse, do not trust only your own will. Cause if you relapse once it will be much worse, it can be worse.
     
  15. Younameit

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    I know that bro, it doesn't even cross my mind though, my libido is literally none/zero atm
     
  16. ForeverStronger

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    I couldn't read every post in this thread @saneagain, but bro you got to try and eliminate other possible addictions and treat yourself well. I had really bad allergies for a while, so you might want to look into going to an allergist. The nightmares could stem from video game addiction, internet addiction, and from any recreational drug you may or may not be taking to boost your overall health.

    Just be kind to yourself, bro, but also really go on a major elimination diet. Eliminate anything that could be bad for you! Take away everything harmful, and every time 2 weeks pass by, try to reintroduce one of those eliminated no good items, and god I hope you feel better.

    Think of it as being on a ship. If you don't want to sink into deep frigid waters toss out the garbage on deck and pray you find the thing that's bothering you. The good news is once you get rid of the toxic item your brain will heal, and restore your natural balance because that's what it does when you tossed away the trash.

    Hope you get better and carry on strong.
     
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  17. Younameit

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    the flatline is ruthless
    nothing can compare
     
  18. nofepfepforlife

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    Not really. If hes in this state for several years then it indicates an underlying health issue. This is all assuming he has been doing hard-mode the entire time with no relapses. Everything he described could be easily attributed to life-style and/or health problems. I'm well aware of PIED symptoms.
     
  19. Dagger323

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    Then you should also be aware of PAWS (post acute withdrawal symptoms) that can last up to and sometimes exceed two years. This has been known to affect certain PMO addicts the same as it affects those who are recovering from cocaine addiction. I’ve seen all of saneagain’s posts and he has visited every specialist and doctor around. All of them have thoroughly checked him over and gave him a clean bill of health. This is not some “underlying health issue”. Recovery from PMO can sometimes take a very long time.
     
  20. nofepfepforlife

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    most doctors are lazy and gloss over a lot of things. i wouldnt be surprise if he had a parathyroid tumor and most clinicians are ignorant about parathyroid function. he should make sure his blood calcium (ionized) and parathormone are normal.
     
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