I find myself fantasising more and more about the women in my real life. I don't masturbate (or even touch it), while doing this, but the fantasies can last up to 10 min. I think it's my brain trying to find a substitute for porn, and I also read that it has the same effects of dopamine on the brain as PMO. So I think that it counts as relapse, especially since I'm on Hardmode and only on day 8. !! Very important: I started doing this on purpose around three days ago because I was in flatline and forced myself to do this and felt better afterwards. Since then I'm not in flatline anymore, but I really think that it's a substitute for porn, so I should really avoid doing this for some time !!
Hi buddy,i think you should stop doing this.That is not P not M not O,but fantasy will lead to dopamine rush,that will lead to increased urges,slower recovery and potential relapse.
I agree with working on ignoring or replacing the fantasies with positive and healthy thoughts of women as equals. However, relapse has always been one of my addiction's favorite reasons to go on a huge binge. I would not count it as a relapse but certainly something to be wary of.
