Reboot, withdrawals and ways of spending the days

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hokipa

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Hi, I’ve been feeling strange for the last month, one day out of nowhere I woke up and nothing made sense in my life, felt hopeless, depressed and felt a sense of existential void
Assured that I never suffered of depression/anxiety before I started this reboot (19th September)
is it bad if I spend hours on NoFap forums or Reboot videos to keep my mind on track and instruct mysef on this matter? Or do I have to break this new habit too cause it can slow down my reboot? (as I spend time on the screens and it can flood my dopamine receptors that are trying to regrow)

I mean, I also exercise and play music but other than that I watch TV and spend time on my phone, do I have to stop doing it or lessen the screen time? And if I keep doing it, my withdrawals are gonna last forever? I want my normal self back, now it feels like I’m not enjoying anything in my life, will this feeling ever end? Or do I just get used to this strange sense of void? Pls help me understand it
 
Sounds like a withdrawal effect. Rest assured, this phase is very common and will pass. If you try your best to live healthier and keep reminding yourself that on the other side of this phase you will feel normal again. Everyone's withdrawal effects are varied so there is no clear timescale when you will feel better. However, be patient and mindful. Stay in the path you are in, probably change some lifestyle habits (change training schedules, add strength training), drink plenty of water, keep away from sugary foods/drinks for the most part. I would also advise you to purchase a book called "Your Brain on Porn" by Gary Wilson. A very informative book for PMO addicts. You will be fine buddy
 
I literally feel the exact same way. I've been rebooting slightly longer than you, but last week I woke up and felt completely unenthusiastic about life. Feelings of complete loneliness, emptiness, confusion, and distrust for the future describe my mental state. It was weird, one day it all hit me seemingly out of the blue. I think it definitely is tied to your rebooting. Your brain is trying to adapt to a life without you consistently abusing pornography. The best way to help your brain reboot is to socialize, work towards one of your goals, exercise, read, basically occupy your brain while it is resetting. When I do these things I notice these feelings vanish almost completely. I think if you remain in an inactive state you will severely inhibit your brain's ability to restructure itself. Best of luck mate, remember to not isolate yourself! Cheers!
 
former_wanker said:
I literally feel the exact same way. I've been rebooting slightly longer than you, but last week I woke up and felt completely unenthusiastic about life. Feelings of complete loneliness, emptiness, confusion, and distrust for the future describe my mental state. It was weird, one day it all hit me seemingly out of the blue. I think it definitely is tied to your rebooting. Your brain is trying to adapt to a life without you consistently abusing pornography. The best way to help your brain reboot is to socialize, work towards one of your goals, exercise, read, basically occupy your brain while it is resetting. When I do these things I notice these feelings vanish almost completely. I think if you remain in an inactive state you will severely inhibit your brain's ability to restructure itself. Best of luck mate, remember to not isolate yourself! Cheers!
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Yes, I totally try to fill my days doing something but sometimes this feeling remains
but thinking it is something that a lot of people share is encouraging, hope it’s gonna end soon, can I ask you how long have you been addicted and after how long this symptoms occurred?
 
hokipa said:
Hi, I’ve been feeling strange for the last month, one day out of nowhere I woke up and nothing made sense in my life, felt hopeless, depressed and felt a sense of existential void
Assured that I never suffered of depression/anxiety before I started this reboot (19th September)
is it bad if I spend hours on NoFap forums or Reboot videos to keep my mind on track and instruct mysef on this matter? Or do I have to break this new habit too cause it can slow down my reboot? (as I spend time on the screens and it can flood my dopamine receptors that are trying to regrow)

I mean, I also exercise and play music but other than that I watch TV and spend time on my phone, do I have to stop doing it or lessen the screen time? And if I keep doing it, my withdrawals are gonna last forever? I want my normal self back, now it feels like I’m not enjoying anything in my life, will this feeling ever end? Or do I just get used to this strange sense of void? Pls help me understand it
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This what are you feeling does not last forever and will pass, I know it’s hard as I’ve been through it but life is better on the other side. Embrace what you are feeling now and just know that the benefits will arise again, you just need to heal.
 
OLLIE_100 said:
This what are you feeling does not last forever and will pass, I know it’s hard as I’ve been through it but life is better on the other side. Embrace what you are feeling now and just know that the benefits will arise again, you just need to heal.
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I get it, do you still suffer because of these withdrawals? Or did you completely get out of it?
 
hokipa said:
Hi, I’ve been feeling strange for the last month, one day out of nowhere I woke up and nothing made sense in my life, felt hopeless, depressed and felt a sense of existential void
Assured that I never suffered of depression/anxiety before I started this reboot (19th September)
is it bad if I spend hours on NoFap forums or Reboot videos to keep my mind on track and instruct mysef on this matter? Or do I have to break this new habit too cause it can slow down my reboot? (as I spend time on the screens and it can flood my dopamine receptors that are trying to regrow)

I mean, I also exercise and play music but other than that I watch TV and spend time on my phone, do I have to stop doing it or lessen the screen time? And if I keep doing it, my withdrawals are gonna last forever? I want my normal self back, now it feels like I’m not enjoying anything in my life, will this feeling ever end? Or do I just get used to this strange sense of void? Pls help me understand it
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Wow, thats heavy. I’m sorry you are in such existential pain.

I’m on my second day for a reboot. Reading and posting on the forum is helping me so far. It’s a good way to be mindful by directing your attention to your PMO behaviors and conditioning in a positive way. I’m maintaining a daily journal here.

Yes, I believe you can get your normal self back. And I hear a lot of motivation and conviction in your desire to enjoy life again.

Personally, I’ve been able to reboot 90 days and have stable periods in the past. I was a lot happier and normal. However, the pandemic was a major stressor that brought out my PMO behaviors in force. I’m retraining myself now and writing about my experience and talking to others openly about it is helping a lot.
 
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