Returning to Bad Habits
For a variety of reasons, I've been returning to some really bad habits recently. Looking at porn! I've justified in my head that I have control over what I'm doing but I'm probably playing a little too close to the edge. 3 times in the last 4 days. Today there was no hesitation - got home from work, computer turned on and straight onto the porn sites. Haven't reached orgasm from the porn so I'm taking that away as a BIG positive. Although I did have my latest wet dream last night - that makes 4 in the last 6.5 weeks now. I'm not too concerned about wet dreams though - Marnia indicated it's a sign I need a goddess and I think that will take care of itself over time. So here are some of the lame excuses I've used to justify the porn:
- frustrated that I don't have a woman
- frustrated because I'm trying to switch jobs and move to a new city but it seems to be taking forever!!
- getting sick (I feel a cold coming on)
- nothing fun and exciting to look forward to in the short-term
- I've put off taking things further with any of the female friends I've met since I think I'm on the verge of moving to a new city... but that's probably a made-up excuse too
So there you have it. My future feels really uncertain right now, I'm anxious and down on myself. I know as soon as I hear about the new job, I'll have a renewed energy about me but it's been a struggle getting to that point.
With that I have a scientific question that I'm hoping one of the many knowledgeable and experience people on here can answer. What's happening in my head chemically now that I've been looking at porn? I know my dopamine levels will have increased. What about prolactin? Will that have increased too making me more likely to pull away (it kind of feels like I have)? And most importantly is the delta FosB protein going to stick around a whole lot longer now? Just wondering if I should expect another 2 months for the delta FosB to diminish?
Thanks in advance!
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Sorry, we
don't know. People haven't been doing research on this because no one was allowed to. So you're on your own.
Honestly, though, if I were waiting for important news, that alone would be a huge incentive to stay in balance. After watching for years, Gary and I swear that our internal state has an influence on what we attract. This would not be the time to rationalize slipping backward.
Wish I could be more encouraging....
Thanks Marnia
As always you know what to say. You're right - I need a kick in the rear end and get my internal state in balance. I need to be at my best right now!
Anytime ;-)
My Scottish girlfriend refers to my gentle suggestions as "a kick up the bahookie." *chuckle*
Wishing you good news.
*a giant hug*