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Looking to Connect with Others on Their Withdrawal Symptoms

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by Schead02, Dec 5, 2020.

  1. Dec 5, 2020 #1
    Schead02

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    Just started my recovery journey. I know I am not unique or special as far as my symptoms but as they are new to me it is a lot to figure out on my own. I'm a goal driven person but without having some sort of timeline to aim for as to when I may experience relief from my anxiety, brain fog, restlessness/insomnia, and doom and feeling of hopelessness would be great towards my mental strength as I continue on this road. If others that have experienced these or similar symptoms could share their timelines I would love to hear it. Thank you!
     
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  2. Dec 5, 2020 #2
    Gavalar09

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    I get exactly this.
    Insomnia, depression, anxiety, and unable to get morning wood or erections normally once I relapse.
     
    Gavalar09, Dec 5, 2020
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  3. Dec 6, 2020 #3
    ScubaSteve

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    There is no easy or correct answer to your question. Everyones circumstances are different. But what I can say with certainty is that it is undoubtedly better to continue your streak then to relapse.

    I can also provide you with my own anecdote, which may or may not be similar to what you can expect. For me the first 2 weeks were hard, after which days 14-24 were easy, after which days 25-30 I couldn’t stop thinking about sex and how to find someone to have sex with, after which I relapsed. But that was all after several shorter streaks, which made the longer streak easier. Now I am on day 14 of a new streak and it has been relatively easy so far. I believe this will be the streak that will take me as far as I want to go.
     
    ScubaSteve, Dec 6, 2020
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  4. Dec 6, 2020 #4
    Schead02

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    Thank you for taking the time to share. I am trying to just make it to day 7 as my first goal and then reset my goal to another 7 days. I have noticed the "wave" of symptoms that many describe. Last night I got some much needed relief from my withdrawal and was able to sleep better than the previous three nights. I have still not had many urges to return to my old habits yet but I know those will return soon enough. I take comfort in knowing that I AM doing the right thing. Even if my body and mind don't feel like it right now. We can get through this!
     
    Schead02, Dec 6, 2020
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  5. Dec 7, 2020 #5
    Imgoingbananas

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    Imgoingbananas, Dec 7, 2020
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  6. Dec 7, 2020 #6
    Schead02

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    Thank you! This is what I needed.
     
    Schead02, Dec 7, 2020
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