How long has it taken for your stress tolerance to go back to normal ?

Hi brothers,

As many of you, through cutting out PMO in my life. My anxiety has surfaced at a much higher degree and I get stressed easily.

3 years ago or so, I had a burnout/adrenal fatigue due to slashing calories. My energy was wiped, instead of tackling the problem I became depressed and increased my mindless consumption 100 fold. I would watch youtube videos from morning to night, and would also edge and PMO. 4 to 5 months before November 9th 2020 I had drastically increased my PMO sessions. My body essentially pulled all the stops and I was back at square one again (where I was 3 years ago, from an anxiety and fatigue stand point)


Currently I have 85 days free from Porn and mindless youtube consumption. 13 days since my last MO, no edging since. Within my 85 days , I only relapsed one time to MO with no porn, I did edge a few times at certain point during the streak(less than 10 times but that's what lead me to relapse) But this time, 13 days completely clean and I have started noticing an association between edging and discomfort/boredom/depression and anxiety.

I have noticed that I had starting consuming to much TV , even though I sit with family when I do so, it had gotten excessive. I've on an 8 day abstinence of this, only 2 hours on my weekends allowed). I'm trying to heal all dopamine receptors and I'm hoping semen retention will assist.

What I have been doing is meditating multiple times daily(5 min, 10 min, 20 min and 10 min sessions per day), gradually increasing the amount of exercise I do as my body has more energy. I have also been doing CBT with a therapist and working on challenging certain core beliefs. A brother has recommended the WIM HOF breathing technique, which I am still in the process of looking at integrating in my day to day.

I will say that the days are better overall now, but I still have a long way to go from normal.

So my question is, how long has it taken you guys to regain your stress tolerance, or even surpass what it was previously (when things were going well in your life)?

Thank you for your time brothers

 

Thank you for sharing, I will be adding that to my routine very soon.

 

I appreciate your insight brother! Yes, I've been working on stopping the fantasy in mind for the last 3 weeks or so, it definitely makes a difference. Following a mantra seems to help me. Realizing that when a thought pops into our mind, we are the ones that are in control from there. This is very empowering.

And, I am on the path of rekindling some form of spiritual faith. I think it offers us a backbone to assist in difficult times. As of yet, I'm not certain which spiritual faith speaks to me most.

Once more, thank you brother. I wish you continued success on your journey.