day 5

Submitted by time_for_change on Mon, 2009-03-16 14:42
Community topics: 
hangover
porn addiction recovery
porn masturbation addiction

I felt the first twinge of an urge today, but it was only that and it passed.

These past days it's been the fatigue, brain fog, mild headaches and need to overeat that have been the problems.. still coping with all that... perhaps these symptoms aren't connected, perhaps they are due to something else, or perhaps they are orgasm hangover symptoms. I never even knew you could get an 'orgasm hangover' until I came here.

When I've been determined to quit the porn-loop before, I've often found I could go several days without even thinking about porn/masturbation. But sooner or later it arrives, and it will this time, I have no doubt... but I'm ready to put up a fight.

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Submitted by Marnia on Mon, 2009-03-16 15:43.

those are *classic* hangover symptoms (a bit on the mild side, actually), as you'll see if you read through people's accounts of withdrawal. http://www.reuniting.info/node/1725

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Submitted by kurisu on Mon, 2009-03-16 15:48.

Hey T,

You are having the EXACT same symptoms I had. I think it's safe to assume they are because of the porn withdrawal. For me, I had to fall a number of times before I could make it this far (day 13). I also needed to eliminate ANY and ALL touching/stimulation of any kind (I had a bad habit of "reaching down there" any time I needed quick and easy pain relief) in order to make any progress. You might benefit from taking a good, close look at your own habits and picking out anything you do that gets you aroused. (You might be surprised at the subtle little things you do without realizing it!) As long as you keep the fight going, the symptoms will eventually subside. I hope for a swift recover for you,

Chris

Submitted by time_for_change on Tue, 2009-03-17 16:59.

Thanks for the well wishes, Chris.

Over the past months I've gradually become aware of times and situations when I'm likely to fall, and I can sometimes see them coming and do something to avoid them. I tend to fail when I'm down or angry, and then I persuade myself that I just don't care about giving up anyway - of course, I usually realise that's not true immediately afterwards at which point I despair at myself even more and end up bingeing. It then takes days or weeks to get back on track. Still, it's day 6 now and I'm more determined than ever not to give in. Being part of this community is a massive help.

Good luck with your own recovery,
time_for_change

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Submitted by Marnia on Wed, 2009-03-18 10:17.

seem to be stress, fatigue, junk food, and resentment, so that sounds pretty normal. smiley