Energy levels?

Welcome @Lucius21. I think the drop in energy levels is normal, though I don't quite understand the science behind it. In any case I've read that it can happen, and in the past I've noticed a correlation between energy levels dropping when running and multi-day clean streaks. In my current 14-day streak at the time of writing (whoo!) I've definitely noticed a drop in my energy levels. However there are other factors in my life that may be affecting my energy levels lately: stress and heat, so I can't say for certain what's responsible.

 

I was also super tired back when I used to PMO a lot. It gets better and I think that having time helps,since the more you do the more energy you will have. But not when doing too much so a balance should be found. Exercising or taking a walk helps but there will be times when you are tired even after stopping but they go away after time.

 

It is very common for porn addicts/former addicts to feel regularly tired even after sleep. One of the first things I noticed was how restful my sleep became after about a month of NoFap. Daily exhaustion is caused by the severely damaged reward system in your brain, but it will heal overtime. Better energy levels are a clear effect of giving up porn and masturbation, so carry on brother.

 

I'm tired and exhausted too, after every relapse I'm basically a zombie for at least a week. It slowly gets better but it was only after two months pmo free that I no longer felt like I was in a constant state of fatigue.

 

It was about a year ago now so I can't recall exactly but by day 60 I definitely felt much better in terms of energy levels, I'd wake up and I would actually feel awake, I wasn't constantly yawning by mid-afternoon either. It felt huge to me but I was starting from a very low baseline so I probably only really reached "normal". Relapses absolutely ravage me now though, I feel beyond terrible and can barely keep my eyes open for the first week, after that it very slowly improves.