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Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by Awolnation28, Nov 19, 2016.

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  1. Awolnation28

    Awolnation28 Fapstronaut

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    Hey guys, ​

    I've noticed a trend on here. that people are super against weed on here during reboot.

    and i get it. it causes dopamine increase.

    well i have a question that i have not seen anywhere else on this site!!!

    i was just wondering. how long will my reboot take with pot? i don't want to quit.

    so what does this mean for my reboot?

    i'm 50 days in on hardmode but with weed. only like two puffs a day right now. and i take a few days off each week.

    will i ever reboot? Will it take double the amount of time? triple? or will i just never reboot!? should i just give up on my streak because i smoke weed.

    and don't tell me i'm only replacing one addiction for the other. pmo for weed. because i've also had both addictions. there's no replacing going on here.
     
  2. mcrcvrng

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    Someone knowledgeable about the science would be great. I just looked this up, FWIW just a starting point hopefully:


    http://www.leafscience.com/2014/05/10/marijuana-dopamine-science/
     
  3. IggyIshness

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    This is what you dont get, Dopamine isnt bad, dopamine from porn and masturbating is bad. Also eating releases dopamine so thats bad,
    Listening to music releases dopamine so stop
    Exercise releases so stop
    GETTING A STREAK GOING Looking back at how many days you have releases dopamine so stop
    Meditation so stop that too ]
    (sarcastic..)
    Accually a lack of dopamine has really bad side effects including depression weight gain lack of motivation etc.
    Search for dopamine in natural forms (Like what i listed above sarcastically) But not dopamine from unnatural means like weed or porn.
    Correct me if im wrong
    Weed wont slow your reboot down, jacking off or looking at porn or fantisizing will. Anyways its still best to stop
     
  4. Porn Free Wanderer

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    Personally, I don't think smoking weed will damage your "reboot" as much as looking at it as a "reboot". If you really want to experience long term benefits from quitting porn, you need to do more than just "reboot". The great thing about doing something that benefits your life (such as giving up PMO) is that there is no finish line. You can keep going forever. Personally, I'm more worried by the fact that you talk about "giving up on my streak" than the fact that you smoke weed once in a while.

    In summary, I think it's probably best that you give up smoking weed, but only if you're ready to do it. However, what's far more important is that you stop looking for some kind of "finish line" where the reboot ends. Instead, think if it as eliminating PMO from your life for good. Then you can make a decision on weed.
     
  5. DaT1

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    A few months ago I quit weed & stop pmo. It was really bad... Sleepless weeks ._.
    Weed & masturbation go together.
    I had a strong streak, but it only lasted two months. However, that was the best time of my life.
    After the first 3 days of stopping weed, its very easy right after.

    Honestly if you want the best results you have to sacrafice your weed imo. Only then you will enjoy the best life can offer.think about it man.
    That high is short term happines (artificial happiness)
    Its not real...
    By quiting you will open the path to real happiness. Those 2 months,i felt incredible. I was very euphoric about it.

    Its hard to keep a streak with weed & its likely you've done it because you been smoken a little bit.
    If you smoke more than usual one of these days, id be very careful.

    I'm also pretty sure weed is not good for your hormones. So this reboot would not be as optimal.
    Sure you may think it is.
    Even I thought so._.

    Anyways I began smoking again and completely binged on pmo for months. I totally could careless for a NoFap streak.
    I quit weed again.
    The thing is your 50 days in.
    It will be easier to stop smoking .(specially at your rate)
    Stopping two addictions is very disastrous, but it shouldn't be for you .
     
  6. DaT1

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    BTW if you quit weed, make your last one count IMO it helped me. Because I knew it was over.
    Or just cut off your 2 bowls entirely.
    Enjoy it while it last & do it during the night, so you can come down in your sleep
     
  7. Awolnation28

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    i appreciate the reply. but not really what i asked. your reply is the type of stuff that is plastered all over this site. weed is bad for reboot! ok o get that. but i've tried to quit weed too and my life goes to hell.

    i'm more wondering how my reboot will go when i continue smoking.

    i'm not ready to quit smoking. and i don't feel it tempts me to pmo. i smoke and it helps me not pmo.

    i'm wondering if my flatline will ever end if i continue smoking.
     
  8. Awolnation28

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    i guess i was more talking about the end of the flatline. i get that this process could go on for ever. just keep improving. i get that.

    i'm more wondering if my flatline will end if i continue smoking.

    thanks for nice reply. very informative and makes me think
     
  9. Frühlingstimme

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    You asked but you already know the answer.

    Ask your conscience. Are you clear? You know deep down you aren't.

    But I don't judge you. I am on hard mode too, and I binge on food, coffee and soda. My top priority is to quit the PMO. When I reach 90 days no PMO I'll think about the other stuff. Or maybe earlier if I feel strong enough.

    The same goes for you. Whatever is working to keep away from PMO, keep doing. But if you feel it's drawing you back, then it's better to quit it too. I've done something similar with games. Being on NoFap just focusing in games is not a real reboot... you're still numbing yourself.

    Answers are inside you. Keep strong and good luck.

    :cool:
     
  10. Awolnation28

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    ok awesome so i can continue smoking! thanks for reply :) very informative.
    i know it would be best to stop weed but i'm not ready. can't i tackle one addiction at a time? if i push myself to quit everything at once then i will relapse and get no progress!
    i've already tried to quit weed and my life goes to hell.
    for now i quit pmo and video games. maybe i'll quit weed later. once this horrible flatline ends.

    thanks for reply Igy
     
  11. Awolnation28

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    i agree i'm still numbing myself with weed. but i smoked weed before reboot too. and like you said. i'll quit weed when i feel ready. i'm just hoping that my flatline will still end. that weed won't keep me flatlines for ever.
    i'm not arguing that weed is harmless. i just don't feel ready to quit and i'm wondering if it makes this whole nofap thing pointless.

    anyway i've gotta my answer i think, thanks for replly
     
  12. Frühlingstimme

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    If you were to ask to me directly what I think of weed I'd say this

    • it kills your neurons
    • you don't really need it
    • you let go of a bad habit (porn), but got a firm hold on another bad habit (weed)
    PS. I know what I'm talking about. I smoked weed in school times with friends.
     
  13. IggyIshness

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    If it doesn't effect your reboot that doesn't mean you shouldn't stop doing it.
     
  14. DaT1

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    like everyone else recommends to stop smoking weed, I would agree.
    however if weed is helping you quit , than I guess its not a bad idea.
    but is weed keeping you from getting erections? because if it is, then you may succeed NoFap, but what about a limp dick?
    that's a sign of low T levels. you may flatline for a while , but if its for extended periods of time, that's not a good thing.
    your reboot could be slower IMO. low T levels are more associated with weak erections, & strong erections reflect on high testosterone.
    its up to you to figure out if its taking away from your progress.
    then again there's other factors that contribute to that...
    diet
    estrogens etc
    I'm not saying its the weed, but it can be.

    & yes I agree with 1 addiction at a time.
     
  15. DaT1

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    if weed makes you lazy, that's a big no no. but if it energizes you :)
    weed would provide me with energy ,but it would make so horny that it would set me up for failure.
    I was a lot more active at times & would be able to function getting outta bed.
    perhaps it was the dopamine boost.
     

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