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Other types of stimuli in rehab

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by muted, Oct 20, 2018.

  1. muted

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    Hi, guys!
    I’m in the seventh month of rehab and much has changed but I noticed that I’m addicted to coffee. I was expecting this because severely months ago, in moments when I had the least energy, I had to drink up to five coffees one day. Now I try don’t drink coffee but when I don’t drink, I feel weak and I have headaches. Do you think that caffeine addiction affects the reboot process?
    And second question:
    Whether looking for potential partners affect rehab? I mean the return of libido and interest in women, seeking their attention.
     
  2. Meditation Monk

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    Don't know much about those professional places. I just know things from the internet that I learn and things in real life. But I know they help people get on a better path to recovery just like with porn addiction that cannot be done through professional help. I know I have my pastor who I talk too and others included as well too. It keeps me busy from my withdrawal symptoms and such. Although the good news is that my turn on is gone now, it was a small matter I had to take in hands.
     
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    someone else can tell me something about it? it's quite important to me
     
  4. MusicMakingMonk

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    Getting off Caffeine when you've been using that much is a reboot of it's own!
    If feeling miserable for one reason or the other, could be withdrawls from caffeine, could be from cocaine for all I care, you might feel like wanking to get a high of some sorts anyway, but that's the only way I can see it directly affecting rebooting.
    I would still advice trying to get off coffee as much as possible, it could help you feel more clean-headed once the withdrawl symptoms and the dependency on that is gone. It's a different addiction, but getting rid of any addiction is a good thing and will make you feel better in the long term.

    As for your second question, I'm personally not looking for a partner until I hit a good amount of days, at least 90, but I do think it's a good idea to talk to women and be around them. I think it can help the connection between >see hot woman> masturbate> orgasm, get weaker, as you're getting used to just talking to them, and that at most a hug is the end result, which is rewarding in and of it's own.
    It really depends on what your goals are, and if you're in the middle of a PMO addiction, part of that addiction is to an orgasm, and having a partner while you're mind is still addicted to orgasm, could have nasty results.
    But having a real libido and actually liking real women again is definitely a sign of progress and recovery, although you might still have a long way to go.
     
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    What about seeking for partners? You know, I mean looking for new girl. I’m not talking about looking for girl for a sex but looking for a girlfriend. The same what about searching them on facebook. I associate some girls but I have no opportunity to talk, so facebook is a good idea.
     
  6. Trafalgar Law

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    Yup, I have that caffeine addiction that you are talking about. Its like if you dont take your coffee you are tired and unfocused. I should try to replace that feeling somehow, try cold showers and meditation every day for a time.
     
  7. Westsidejimmy

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    I have up coffee at the same time I started my reboot. It was brutal. I think your doing it the right way. One demon at a time.
     
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