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Where does the damage from fapping come from?

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by Legit1, Apr 6, 2019.

Where does the damage come from fapping?

  1. Fried dopamine receptors

    6 vote(s)
    50.0%
  2. High dopamine levels

    2 vote(s)
    16.7%
  3. Drainage of semen

    2 vote(s)
    16.7%
  4. Body using HIGH levels of energy to replenish your manly fluids

    3 vote(s)
    25.0%
  5. All the above

    5 vote(s)
    41.7%
Multiple votes are allowed.
  1. Legit1

    Legit1 Fapstronaut

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    So I've read that edging is bad because it increases dopamine levels in the brain and the levels of dopamine stay there for couple of hours. But I've always wondered what exactly causes the damage that we all see, is it the dopamine levels being very high? dopamine receptors fried? The waste of semen? Or how the body uses tremendous energy to produce more semen?

    I created a poll to see what people truly believe what causes damage. 3 votes may be used if you don't think "all the above" option isn't correct. The "Drainage of semen" option is me trying to say that your body needs semen so it can absorb it later on to basically enhance you and give you the NoFap superpowers.
     
    Last edited: Apr 6, 2019
  2. Voted. As far as I know, it's all of the factors mentioned by you.
     
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  3. AspiringVitality

    AspiringVitality Fapstronaut

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    All of the above and more.
    If you study the kidney-essence (Jing) in TCM, you will see how they are all connected.
     
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  4. Legit1

    Legit1 Fapstronaut

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    Thanks for the info, I'll make some research on that as soon as possible!
     
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  5. zeekland

    zeekland Fapstronaut

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    2 and 4, your body replaces semen in a cycle and I don't believe you "fry" your receptors, just build a tolerance that can be reset within 15-30 days for most. Drug addicts actually destroy their receptors from the first use until the last one and they normally never recover most of them. They say that's why drug addicts tend to be in a "fog" for a long time after quitting (hardcore stuff like heroine/crack) and some never escape it.
     

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