Has anyone else weathered this same storm?

AlohaKoala · Oct 18, 2019

I would like to hear some personal experiences from others. I'm in the middle of a flat line, and ive been through them numerous times before so I know what im dealing with but Im kind of losing hope. I'm doing pretty good with this reboot so far, but my dick is virtually dead. I know it happens, but I need to hear from others that this is normal. I want to know what others went through, from their initial discovery of PIED, what to expect during the reboot, and the ultimate result.

I'll give my current status. I'm on day 19 I think as I type. I had morning wood once or twice about a week or so ago but nothing since at least not that I am aware of. I had a couple semi erections while at work but nothing super hard or lasting. Basically, they've been few and far between and not very strong. I don't suspect venous leak, as I do occasionally get a decent hard one that lasts for a good several minutes, sometimes up to half an hour if I let it be. But again, anymore these are a rarity. I have a doctors appointment in 2 weeks so I will get checked for the usual but I don't think I have anything wrong with me. I will bring up the ED with them and see what they say. I have been attempting a reboot for almost 4 years now. But I constantly relapse. I manage a few days and then fail, make it 2 or 3 weeks then fail, and binge. longest ive been able to go is 7 weeks but that wasn't pure as I had jerked off once somewhere in the middle. I normally start seeing improvement after about the 3rd week, more morning wood, more spontaneous erections, but I never make it much longer after till I relapse and then binge. Im almost 3 weeks in and im not seeing any improvement at the moment, libido is completely gone. I'm starting to get discouraged.

If I could hear a story from someone who has been in a similar situation and made it through that would help alot. I'm just kinda lost at the moment being that normally I see things looking up about this time but everything is still dead, so having some reassurance that this is normal or at least that its temporary would be a huge morale boost.

Fenix Rising · Oct 18, 2019

AlohaKoala said: ↑

I would like to hear some personal experiences from others. I'm in the middle of a flat line, and ive been through them numerous times before so I know what im dealing with but Im kind of losing hope. I'm doing pretty good with this reboot so far, but my dick is virtually dead. I know it happens, but I need to hear from others that this is normal. I want to know what others went through, from their initial discovery of PIED, what to expect during the reboot, and the ultimate result.

I'll give my current status. I'm on day 19 I think as I type. I had morning wood once or twice about a week or so ago but nothing since at least not that I am aware of. I had a couple semi erections while at work but nothing super hard or lasting. Basically, they've been few and far between and not very strong. I don't suspect venous leak, as I do occasionally get a decent hard one that lasts for a good several minutes, sometimes up to half an hour if I let it be. But again, anymore these are a rarity. I have a doctors appointment in 2 weeks so I will get checked for the usual but I don't think I have anything wrong with me. I will bring up the ED with them and see what they say. I have been attempting a reboot for almost 4 years now. But I constantly relapse. I manage a few days and then fail, make it 2 or 3 weeks then fail, and binge. longest ive been able to go is 7 weeks but that wasn't pure as I had jerked off once somewhere in the middle. I normally start seeing improvement after about the 3rd week, more morning wood, more spontaneous erections, but I never make it much longer after till I relapse and then binge. Im almost 3 weeks in and im not seeing any improvement at the moment, libido is completely gone. I'm starting to get discouraged.

If I could hear a story from someone who has been in a similar situation and made it through that would help alot. I'm just kinda lost at the moment being that normally I see things looking up about this time but everything is still dead, so having some reassurance that this is normal or at least that its temporary would be a huge morale boost.
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Addiction is hell so be prepared to suffer A LOT. Insomnia, depression, anxiety, headaches, fatigue, wild mood swings, brain-fog,... you name it. BUT no matter how hard it gets, just hold on. It gets better and better over time. Or as W. Churchill put it: "If you walk through hell keep going."

Maybe this tips can boost your earlier part of recovery:

5 ESSENTIALS in RECOVERY

1. DESIRE TO CHANGE -> Truly realize that you need to change. Accept that change will be painful. "It's better to die on your feet than live on your knees."
2. KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION -> educate yourself, forums, YT, AA, counseling, books and seek help.
3. SELF-DISCIPLINE -> You've got to change your thoughts, lifestyle (behaviors, routines, diet...)… You're gonna have to face fears, painful emotions and memories that led you to addiction.
-> doing the things you know you need to do because they're good for you, but are very uncomfortable and painful to do. We grow through pain. "Today's pain is tomorrow's strength."
-> remember, your worst day in recovery is way better than your best day in addiction = DETERMINATION is crucial to successful recovery.
4. SUPPORT -> be it on-line groups, YT, SA, counseling, accountability partner, friends, family … Whatever works for you.
5. PATIENCE -> Recovery journey is a long old road, it's a marathon, not a sprint.
-> You're not gonna feel better overnight. Some days you're going to feel worse than others.
-> You're gonna have to go through a lot of pain and trauma. some days you're gonna feel lousy and that's gonna go on for months. You're gonna experience insomnia, feel exhausted,
depressed, anxious. You have to BATTLE THROUGH IT. You've gotta be CONSTISTENT (eat the right food, exercise, get fresh air/sunlight, keep seeking advice, knowledge).

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