On day 4. I've been thru this process a few times and had streaks up to 30 days why is this happening? I dont get it? I dont want to waste another trip to the doctors. Im not sure if this is due to nofap, theres also a bit of stress, anxiety and some depression and some confusion. But i feel it will still remain even if I relapse. Im not sure why this is happening or what to think of it but Its making me appear very lazy, unmotivated and weak, I can't even work out or do tasks. This isn't a good feeling. Im lost.
still feeling the symptoms, I will give it another day then I'll see the doctor as I think it must be a fever. But oh well.
Your dopamine receptors need to heal. You are starving your brain of the dopamine hit. Sounds like flatline.
Hey, I 've had quite the physical symptoms too. Elevated HR mostly, where I was so nervous about my secrets that it would keep me up. Hot and cold flashes, stomach upset, couldn't eat suddenly. It's the shame for me. The guilt is huge. Failing will make it worse so it is a huge motivator for me, but you know how you can wipe out all repercussions in the moment. Later on when the dopamine effects wear off more, trusting yourself helps. Right now though it feels you are in withdrawal. For me starting to focus on planning dates or trips help move my mind away from the physical feelings. A lot of self talk and good music helps
You could try this 12 minute yoga-type workout which is mostly stretching, try it and I guarantee you'll feel like you have a brand new spine afterwards. Really fixes up your back, hips, and much more You'll feel a lot of burn in your legs and lower back, but after the workout, take a 5 minute break to sit/lay down, and then try walking and moving after that. It's gonna feel like you have a new body
Stiff muscles sounds like a magnesium deficiency, especially if tension head aches are present. It's weird that you're getting fatigue on Day 4 since pmo is usually the source of fatigue, which could suggest that your adrenals are fatigued. I found a supplement for adrenal health and it helps me get through it. It won't cure the root of your fatigue, but it definitely helps short term (are you sleeping too little/much?). I'm not sure what could be causing your weakness though. But, it's important to take a look at your diet and lifestyle for the source. (Btw, I am a health enthusiast, not a doctor, but I believe in nutrition and believe it is better than getting meds to treat your symptoms). I wouldn't discount what others have posted though, it could be related to dopamine as well, I don't know. But, perhaps you can take a look these places for some ideas and find out for yourself. Getting daily exposure to the sun (~10 minutes) will help your body convert cholesterol to vitamin D which is responsible for a plethora of functions in your body that you cannot live without. And you know what? It's free!
I will take all your comments into consideration but I honestly wish I knew how to make it stop guys, I mean today was fine in the morning up till mid day. I started feeling weakness all of a sudden.
I've just hit 369 days now with no PO. A little less for M, but am finally feeling more comfortable with myself. I often ask myself what is my intention when on Internet or on TV and that usually stops me. Praying is useful a bit but you can't blame God if you lose control. Breathing meditation works well. I had to listen to soundtracks to go to sleep for the first 6 months to get into good habits. It took some time to first understand for me to learn how to calm myself and that I can survive if I go without images. Things will still work down below, just trust it. I try to focus on the fact that others have much bigger problems than me. Took about 10 months to really start feeling comfortable with myself but am still vigilant about thus addiction and often say am I being honest with myself.
