depression and PMO go hand in hand

All I can say is I think you are doing the right thing! I have been trying to identify those OTHER activities that really give me satisfaction--certain crafts, gardening, and writing come to mind. Can you identify activities other than PMO that actually offer engaging stimulation? That is where I am headed. But I also agree that PMO and depression are linked, for me anyway. I confess that some porn stars have been my angels. I think the endorphin rush is a symptomatic treatment--a good one, but all to temporary.

 

Hey man,
I've been depressed last years. And it has cured thanks to nofap. I still have some downs where I don't feel good. But it has changed a lot.

In my opinion you can have 2 depressions: 1. Fysiology : less dopamine thanks to pmo wich got me feeling sad without reason.
2. Things that happen: just being depressed because things are bad.

Nofap has cured both for me. But the road is hard.

PM me if you need advice

 

That angels remark was a little bit off base on my part. I just meant, sometimes I think they were my only friends. Really pathetic. Also, I know what you mean when you say "something inside you just refuses to do it". That is one of the most difficult things to overcome. It's the twin of the urge to PMO against my better judgment. All I can think of is trying to get one up, bank a little more time free of PMO. It is sure not easy!

 

Other activities are listening to podcasts,there literally a podcast on any topic you could think about.theres reading,yoga ,gym,voulunteering, attending support group meetings

I like being in service and helping others in recovery makes me feel like I'm doing something worthwhile

 

You gotta find ways to break the same repeated mundane habit.it doesn't have to be drastic by the way. Maybe listening to podcasts, playing guitar or any instrument, reading, joining a support group, gym , yoga,watch your fav show at a public spot like a cofee shop.
Hope that somewhat helps

you gotta

 

here we go to day two. noticed several triggers today. A TV show, a bare leg, when the fam might be away. some more subtle than others. One day at a time.

 

For me workout helps most.
Benefits of workout:
-You FEEL the sheer power of NoFap.Thats a drive to move forward with NoFap ,i can tell you!
-You eat healthier
-You sleep earlier and better
-Its the best medicine for depression (after a very intense workout your body rewards you with a very nice feeling)

Your brain was overstimulated for a very long period of time.Constantly.
You talk about "dull normality of life".Thats how you feel NOW.
It feels like nothing can replace that "sensation".
That IS the problem you want to get rid of.

If you stay strong,your brain will eventually normalize itself again.Little things in life
will make you happy again.A smile will give you goosebumps.
Your dopamin receptors have to build up again so that small dopamin spikes make you happy.
If you flush your brain with it all the time it gets more and more unsensitive.