Oh the dreaded flatline..

Oh man. The dreaded flatline. Was able to have sex still for 2 weeks into my nofap/no PMO journey. I knew this was coming, but it’s rough. I’m not counting days away from P and self MO but it’s been roughly 30-35 since P.

It feels dead. No feeling whatsoever. I guess this is a good thing and that my brain is currently rewiring to new things. Trying my best to stay positive with it. I have 0 desire to even return to P which is great I think. Dating somebody at the moment who is aware of the ongoing issue so just trying to readjust myself back to physical sensation with a partner. Is it ok for me to continue trying with my partner, even through the flatline, and after it?

 

Thank you. You have no idea how much of a help it is to hear that sometimes.

 

Really sorry to hear it didn’t work out for you two. I’m hoping to avoid the same situation, which is why I felt like I HAD to tell her and be completely open about it. I’d like to keep trying things with her.. if you will.. and just going with the flow and seeing what happens. Hoping this doesn’t affect my reboot at all, my logic is that it should improve it being with an actual partner? I was able to reach some kind of erection with her even in this flatline, not for long, but I guess that’s a slightly positive sign?!

 

Really appreciate the advice. I could have got hold of some blue pills via an online doctor but purposely chose not to because I kind of want to overcome this myself and know when I am feeling better, if that makes any sense. My concern is that she will get sick of it, hence why I want to get over this ASAP if I'm brutally honest. But time will tell!

Do you think I should keep 'trying' with her.. or completely abstain and reboot that way? Not sure what would be the better way to do it, personally.

 

Couldn’t agree more. Trying to embrace it. If anything it helps me realise everyday im in a flatline that this was causing by my horrible addiction. Makes me want to kick it more. Just tough when you’re dating somebody!

Thanks man, and likewise for yourself.

 

Rather strangely woke up in the middle of the night last night. Turned over to put my arm around my partner. Out of nowhere.. it came back. REALLY strong, for a good 10 minutes, and way stronger than I had felt for years. I felt like a teenager again. Not sure what this means, but if this is a sign I’m on the road to recovery, bring it on. That was the most amazing feeling that there will be light at the end of the tunnel after all of this.