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Am I flatlining?

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by ronswanson, Sep 22, 2015.

  1. Sep 22, 2015 #1
    ronswanson

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    Hi guys,

    It's day 50 and I feel like utter shit. Whenever my fiance leaves me alone at home, I feel all the old cravings kicking in. As I type I can feel an incredible physical tension in my back, and my stomach is completely nervy. I've felt this way for a couple of days. It's affecting my work, and my fiance is picking up on my stress levels.

    This abstinence felt easy to begin with, as I detailed in my journal, but now it feels like a battle again. Am I flatlining? I've never been sure exactly what that means.

    If I am flatlining, does anyone have any advice for coping with it? I could really do with some motivation from outside. It always inspires me when I see the people on here on 100+ day streaks.

    Whenever I've written before it has been easy to write "I am not going to fail" and believe it, but that strength seems to have faded away.
     
    ronswanson, Sep 22, 2015
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  2. Sep 22, 2015 #2
    Booster

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    no flatline is a total disinterest in sex
    You sound like you are still craving, your bodys last attempt to get its porn fix. It can happen at any stage for many people, week five was harder for me than the previous weeks.

    Its all a good thing pal, Day 50 is ace, keep doing what you are doing.
     
    Booster, Sep 22, 2015
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  3. Sep 22, 2015 #3
    Masquerade

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    Stay focused my friend.Its glad to hear that you have gone 50 days of this journey. I too feel this as cravings of the brain. And let the storm hit this time mate. It will pass. Stay focused and promise yourself that you never want to be back like old days of PMO again. Have faith. Good days are yet to come. :)
     
    Masquerade, Sep 22, 2015
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  4. Sep 22, 2015 #4
    ronswanson

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    Thanks guys. I think writing this post was a bit of a turning point for me - after writing it I took a cold shower, re-affirmed my commitment to doing this and I feel much stronger and more focussed now. And your support is a big help, thank you :)
     
    ronswanson, Sep 22, 2015
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  5. Sep 22, 2015 #5
    Booster

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    You will be fine pal, Any temptations, remind yourself you've had 50 days, don't ruin that streak, you're past half way to a new you

    I read about how one guy used to get porn cravings when his parents left the house, as thats when he used to masturbate. sounds like thats the same trigger for you but with your wife leaving you alone.
     
    Booster, Sep 22, 2015
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  6. Sep 22, 2015 #6
    Masquerade

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    Its good to hear that our words helped someone :)
     
    Masquerade, Sep 22, 2015
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