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Starting out on flatline

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by scn561, May 26, 2015.

  1. scn561

    scn561 Fapstronaut

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    I get the impression that for the majority of users here, they still have their libido, and thus their battle lies in fighting their urges to watch porn when they get horny. Part of my problem has been that I've been seeking out porn even though I don't have the sexual urge to do so, and I'm abstaining to get my libido back as well as the regular benefits. Anyone else started off on a flatline? And if you came out of the flatline, did you find that your PMO urges were more, or less severe when you got your libido back?

    I've just started out and I'm wondering whether this is just one part of the battle for me, and there'll be an even harder one to come once I get my libido back!! (if I indeed do).
     
  2. Happiness

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    I didn't start out on a flatline, but I wanted to respond to the last part of your post! I think it's safe to say that this is only one part of the battle for you! Once that libido comes back, it's a whole different fight!
     
  3. scn561

    scn561 Fapstronaut

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    Ok fair enough haha. I'm just looking forward to knowing that I can still get turned on so much that I'm possibly being a bit naive about what's gonna happen from that point on!
     
  4. BlackCoffee_

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    Hey man, enjoy the flatline period. Think of this period as free recovery time, to rack up free days in your recovery period. However, it'll soon subside and the urges will come back. My advice would be to you is to enjoy it while it's here (provided you don't get hit with the depression).
     
  5. scn561

    scn561 Fapstronaut

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    Thanks for the reply - I hope they will, I haven't had any natural proper urges in quite a while I don't think, I can't remember the last time I felt horny, I've been addicted to making myself artificially horny essentially! so to be honest I'd be surprised if it comes back in only a couple of weeks. Any depression I have had has mostly been from not recognising my problem for what it is but other than mild anxiety and lack of concentration I've been ok :D. But yeah I guess more free nofap days!! wooo!
     
  6. scn561

    scn561 Fapstronaut

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    Although I've only really just started and I don't know if I'm gonna find it that easy to abstain even during flatline!
     
  7. BlackCoffee_

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    Also avoid the artificial stimulation, just avoid it at all. This is because it still releases dopamine and slows your recovery.
     
  8. scn561

    scn561 Fapstronaut

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    Absolutely - that's the plan :) cheers man
     

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