Have others cured dead dick?

When did you start your reboot?

 

It takes time, and how much depends on how long you've done the whole PMO thing. I am probably the worst of the worst when it comes to my habit....at its peak I'd spend up to eight hours in front of my screen. I went through a full year and it was tough! I met someone...and I was nervous about it...but I did begin to have great sex again. It took some getting used to, but I was erect enough...but it did take several times for it to get into full swing. I can reassure you that no matter how much you think you killed your buddy, he'll come back if you stick with this. And if you relapse...things will go downhill again which is why I'm back on nofap XD...but I have noticed that recovering is easier too. I've quit for a few weeks at a time, then I was right back at it....the first time quitting was the most difficult but has provided lasting benefits. Trying to get to 12months...or a really lengthy period of time is very important so stick with it because it does get easier. I'm quitting AGAIN because I want to get those benefits completely back. Stick with it...trust things. Don't fidget....DO NOT TRY TO TEST...that is a really freaking big one! Don't be tempted to work things up to see if it will work...because that leads to relapsing. No touching...no fidgeting in the shower....and just wait...and wait...and then when you finally do bed a girl (or guy if you swing the opposite way) you'll find that it works if its been long enough (it was about nine months for me).

 

So it took you a year to heal from PIED? How are you doing now?

 

Any update on the dead dick? I’m on day 24 and no libido or urges the whole time since starting...

 

that's the flatline
it means you were a drug addi... a porn addict and your brain has started to rewire itself
that's dopamine withdrawals for you

 

Thanks for the response. I’ve read that people hit flatline after a few days but mine literally started the same day I stopped and had continued this whole time. It’s been easy to commit the whole time but concerning as well.

 

it will be rough

 

I have this problem and I don't know what's happened with my body. I think seriously to go at an urolog or idk...

 

I actually have some pretty exciting news! I woke up partway through the night last night with a semi-erection for the first time since I flatlined. It wasnt much. But, it was something.

 

Did you and your husband have sex in the intervening four months, Psalm27?

 

How many days?

 

He had pied, so no intercourse. We did a 50 day fast ( was trying for 90) with no sexual contact at all except kissing. Once pied was gone we did start having sex again. Then he started to struggle with thoughts so we did another fast and again made it 50 days.

 

Thank you so much for your reply, Psalm27.

I am at Day 19 of no porn or masturbation, Carch. My approach has been more radical than some. I've permanently eliminated porn and masturbation from my life. But, I've also temporarily cut out caffeine, sugar and music. I've been losing a ton of weight.

I had the same experience last night. I woke up with a persistent erection. Maybe I'm healing.

I've also noticed that the persistent heartburn I've had for years is gone. I dont know if it's the dopamine fast, cutting out sugar or eating the homemade coconut yogurt for breakfast every day. But, something is doing it.

Another several questions for you, Psalm27. What kind of thoughts was your husband having after the resumption of intercourse after 50 days? Were they thoughts about returning to porn? Or, were they something else?

Of course, you mention his PIED. But, were you two fasting because of the thoughts? Or because you believe his PIED would not have healed if you two were having sex?

If sexual function has been partially restored and you are committed to eliminating porn forever, can you resume sex and heal?

 

He was having problems with urges when the chaser would hit. Neither one of us cares about his pied so much as we care about him becoming clean, getting into long term recovery. Sometimes during sex he has trouble with porn thoughts, he wants those gone for good. We literally stop in the middle of sex if he gets intrusive thoughts and we TALK, we refocus on each other. We have found though, that the chaser/urges only happen after sex if there is another trigger involved. Ie stress, boredom, etc. if no other trigger, then he usually won’t have a chaser. If that makes sense.

 

It makes perfect sense.

 

I’ve

I’ve always been working out and eating healthy. In fact I competed in men’s physique competitions so it wasn’t a matter of an unhealthy lifestyle. I too have permanently eliminated pm. I find it strange that after 25 days I still have no urges or erections.

 

Hey, Carch.

Working out is very healthy. But, remember, you get a dopamine hit after every set. During the period of reset, you have to expose your brain to as little dopamine as possible.

I'm still going to the gym, accomplishing work stuff, and watching Jack Ryan at the end. But, I am doing those things with the knowledge that they are all exposing my brain to dopamine.

If you are blasting music in your ears and drinking a pre-workout and then doing legs, you aren't going to recover. And, if you have a high quality pre-workout that has tyrosine in it, it's even worse. I'm drinking coconut water during workouts, instead. As a side benefit, I'm dropping a tone of weight and body fat.

Believe me, I'm not recommending cutting all of that out long-term.

My plan is to cut out porn and masturbation and caffeine permanently so that eventually I can enjoy lifting, sex and music more.

Right now, my brain and yours is broken. Dopamine and norepinephrin exposure in the brain. Is to blame.

 

Hey I appreciate your response. I don’t wear headphones, haven’t used pre-workout in 2+ years, and don’t push myself too hard....