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Question about recovery

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by spiderboy, Mar 7, 2017.

  1. spiderboy

    spiderboy Fapstronaut

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    Hello. I have been reading articles about resetting the dopamine levels to normal after giving up PMO, but I haven't found a clear answer to two of my questions:
    1) Is it possible to fully recover and become a completely normal person? Is there damage that cannot be repaired?
    2) How long should the process of recovery take? I know it's different from person to person, but there must be an average time that it takes.

    I would really appreciate some answers. Thank you.
     
  2. arush1001

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    Yes, a big yes to being a normal person after a recovery. Just commit 100% to your reboot and you will be back to normal. The time taken for a reboot depends on various factors ( For how many years you have been watching porn, Age etc.)
     
  3. spiderboy

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    I have been watching porn for about 9 years, but with a few breaks. Some had weeks, some months, and some days. I'm 23 now.
     
  4. arush1001

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    I am also 23, 1 year without porn ( 6 months flatline). To start with go for 90 days and start doing some meditation to relax you mind. Good Luck.
     
  5. spiderboy

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    And after a year abstinence (congratulations for that!) how do you feel about your progress? Have you changed completely or just partially?
     
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  6. arush1001

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    I have completely changed now. Mood swings slowly faded away, Brain fog has disappeared, No longer depressed, More energy, Female attraction, Morning woods are back, I feel happy even about the small events. Journey is worthwhile. We are blessed that we came to know about our addiction.
     
  7. spiderboy

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    I am so glad about you. Even if I cannot hear you, I can feel your happiness in your words. Have you got a girlfriend unexpectedly after you quit?
     
  8. arush1001

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    Thanks mate. Yes i got 1 :)
     
  9. spiderboy

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    I am so happy for you :)
    I've been reading posts and articles on approaching girls but have done almost nothing. And suddenly a few days ago all this changed and I've been trying to have conversations with as many girls as possible and to ask them out to spend time together. Many of them didn't seem interested in me but I guess that's how it's supposed to be.
    I believe I will find an extraordinary girl unexpectedly and this will help me make a major change and step in my life.

    So now, I just can't wait for that moment to come. But instead of PMO, I keep trying to ask girls out and looking for my future girlfriend. I am positive and I'm happy about it.

    This is how things worked out in your case too?
     
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  10. ayush

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    Guys i have some big questions
    I have heard from doctors that mastubating 1 times a week is good
    I have done big streaks before and i really had all the benefits all of themthem but after more then one year now of my reboot i am loosing faith on NoFap...help me
    And i dont feel any improvement in my stamina
    And how to manage the fucked up feeling that comes after reelapse...
    please answer guys
     
  11. TheMeInMe

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    Maybe acquire a sexual partner? That doctor thing I'm not too sure...
     
  12. spiderboy

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    Hello. I honestly believe that masturbation itself is not something harmful and it may be good to do it once a week. But, on the other hand, although I am a virgin, I am absolutely sure that you cannot compare it with being with a girl whom you feel something for, even if she will not be your future wife. Try to think back on how much you wanted to give it up and how long have you gone so far. I would like to have a one-year streak now.

    I know that the temptation is very strong. But you don't have to feel the bad feeling after relapse if you don't relapse, right? :)
    I say just ask out a girl that you like and spend time with her. Personally, when I am with a girl or with other people and I feel that I'm weak or not good enough for her, that's when I regret PM the most. So I think that, in your case, spending time with a girl you like would only remind you that you are stronger than most of the men who don't even try to abstain, so you are the one who she deserves the most. I think that a good girl will enormously appreciate this.

    I don't have much experience. I just observe everything around me and these are only some opinions. I hope I was able to help you understand how much respect you deserve for what you are doing. Write me back what you think.
     
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