I was wondering what supplements can be taken in tandem with our efforts to end PMO? Knowing that our dopamine system is messed up, and the neural reward circuits has been hardwired to behave a certain is there anything we can do to heal ourselves? I know neuro-plasticity is quite important and dopamine sensitivity. What supplements can we take to reverse the damage? Thanks, Loner Cub
there is no quick fix buddy. you got to wait it out. it will come back, don't worry, that's the good news.
hi there, but here is the other good news. the self control will help you with other things in life to. being able to set harder goals, and do more. look at it like that to. things do get better.
Disclaimer: My advice is worth exactly what you pay for it ....... but I found great success working with a naturopathic doctor. I suffer from severe depression and anxiety, which after some testing we discovered was a bio-chemical issue with my body's dopamine production and ability to get it into the synapse. Addictive behavior is a symptom of dopamine deficiency. The right natural supplements and meds prescribed by my naturopath made a world of difference. Anyway, just my $0.02.
Keep yourself busy. Put your passion to a bigger cause. Be passionate about creating something or making something. Be busy in spreading knowledge, and spreading Dharma. Day and night think of how you can reach out to people, and do some good work in life. Or write articles, write music; songs. When you are so busy then you will find that obsessions do not bother you. Especially the youth must keep themselves utterly busy. From morning when you wake up till night if you keep yourself very busy, none of this will bother you. That is how you should be; at the age of 20 to 25, you should be so busy. From six in the morning to one or two at night, you should be on the run. So, keep yourself very busy, especially in the age when the hormones play havoc. You will find that you can easily sail over all those obsessions, lust and everything.
I've heard of addicts using niacin in their recovery, but no studies that I know of have shown conclusively that it helps with recovery. I don't think it will reverse any damage.
I know supplements are all the hype lately but I seriously doubt that the average normal/healthy eating person sees any benefits from supplements. In my humble opinion it is literally money down the drain since it is likely you pee out 99% of the stuff.
What about N-acetylcysteine? I've read some good things about this for mental health and addiction. And some people have used it to reduce their cravings for porn as well. http://yourbrainonporn.com/nofap-supplement-report-part-1-nac-craving-reduction
The only thing you can do to feel better instantly is to exercise. Exercising will make your body release a host of feel good particles called endorphins. It's the best nature has to offer. Look up 'runner's high'. Unfortunately the effect doesn't last longer than a couple of hours at best. But at least it gets you out of your grey zone for a little while, until your dopamine pathways are okay again. I for one, I don't really believe in the chemical drugs used to fight it. The best antidepressant out there really is exercise. And a healthy diet. Nofap of course is the most crucial. It's fundamental when it comes to changing your lifestyle.
Nevertheless, there are some supplements you could take too... Good multivitamin maybe? For me I find things like folic acid really help to feel better.
Read this http://sock-doc.com/optimal-athlete-brain/ B12 deficiency does sound familiar... Protein is your best friend right now.
All I can say is be extremely careful of the placebo effect. Remember the first rule of science. People cannot be trusted. Literally. Human testimony is the lowest form of evidence there is. We humans are under all kind of delusions all the time. Always question everything. Above all else your own feelings and judgement.
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PREVENTION BETTER THAN CURE if you already got cancer then the chances are less. so if you are not addicted to PMO too much then the chances of getting the cancer is also less.
You are looking for a quick fix, but there is only way: Overcome your fears. Get out, get real, challenge your brain with the real world and not with a digital copy.
Haritaki, activated charcoal, spirulina, selenium, and turmeric are some supplements I started taking daily a few months ago. Just giving you my daily routine.