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Psych Medicine and Theraphy

Discussion in 'Self Improvement' started by Ain'tLikeThatNow, Sep 28, 2015.

  1. Sep 28, 2015 #1
    Ain'tLikeThatNow

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    So, I began NoFap thanks to therapy as well as my own reading on psychology books recommending this place. But, during my journey to a porn free lifestyle, I implement a lot of the things I learned from counseling such as opening up to your pain as opposed to numbing yourself through videos.

    Furthermore, the psych medicine has been an invaluable asset to dealing with a lot of the side effects of both abusing porn and withdrawing from it.

    My question is how many of you guys have implemented these two things into your journey and if you have not, would you consider it? I honestly think I'm done with porn for good this time and I'm only on my sixth day.
     
    Ain'tLikeThatNow, Sep 28, 2015
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  2. Sep 28, 2015 #2
    Calm

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    Whatever works for you. Personally I would rather do some CBT or straight psychotherapy without any drugs involved. Fortify is supposed to be legit too, combine Fortify, Happify, and Fight the New Drug and you have a winning recipe for success. If I was going to pay for anything I would use Fortify and Happify before therapy.

    Whatever works and appeals to you as they say.

    Good to hear you have a powerful resolve :)
     
    Calm, Sep 28, 2015
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  3. Sep 28, 2015 #3
    CrossGlow

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    Hey man. I used to be on SSRI's (for depression) and also some ADHD medication.
    What I learned is that they are just a crutch to get through hard, unbearable times.
    In the end, changing your thinking and lifestyle are the best ways of doing things.
     
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  4. Sep 28, 2015 #4
    Ain'tLikeThatNow

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    Hmm, I see there's a bit of a stigma for using medicine.
     
    Ain'tLikeThatNow, Sep 28, 2015
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  5. Sep 28, 2015 #5
    911reboot

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    I'm on my fourth week of talk therapy. I do think it will help. I've been toying with the idea of bringing up going on SSRI's because I've had some really tough days lately at 18 days in, but the thing to remember about SSRI's is they are not an instant fix, they take about six weeks to build up in your system and begin to take effect. I'm divided on them, on the one hand, I feel like a short course of them, maybe 3-6 months, could help if my anxiety and depression continues to increase. On the other hand, I feel like if I fight hard through the rough times myself, I'll get my true self back sooner than later.
     
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  6. Sep 28, 2015 #6
    CrossGlow

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    Actually, I think properly prescribed meds are great if you need a push to get you back onto the right track.
     
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