Increasingly abnormal urges with greater abstinence

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by VicistiGalilaee, Jun 25, 2019.

  1. VicistiGalilaee

    VicistiGalilaee Fapstronaut

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    Does anyone else experience this?

    I'm hetero although often engage in autogynepheliac fantasies (purely mental), but as I begin to go 2 and 3 weeks, I have all sorts of bizarre sexual urges. Nothing illegal or dangerous, my fantasy life just gets unusually weird.
     
  2. wheelgauge

    wheelgauge Fapstronaut

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    Sure, as time passes by the urges increase, and for me this happens usually at three weeks (not like this "increasingly abnormal" way though). I'm not into this stuff that you said, but it's usual that the urges will reach a peak. I recommend you to keep yourself occupied. Try to find any hobby of your interest, or go to the gym. This way, your brain will feel satisfied and too tired to require any kind of porn. Good luck on your journey, and don't you give up! ;)
     
  3. JohnDF

    JohnDF New Fapstronaut

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    New here—I’ve had a similar experience to OP when I’ve gone without for more than a few days. The impulse is the opposite of what I want, since the longer I abstain the more energized/sexual I feel. You mentioned going to the gym—do you find that doing cardio and/or lifting weights channels your energy in a positive way?
     
  4. wheelgauge

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    Sincerely I do. It totally focus your energy on the activity, not to mention that it releases dopamine (the same hormone released after PMOing), which substitutes masturbation in a much better and healthy way.
     
  5. JohnDF

    JohnDF New Fapstronaut

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    Thanks. I’ve been doing a better job of getting outside and getting some exercise and I think it’s part of the reason I’ve been able to lay off PMO for the last few days. I know that’s not much time for me personally but I’m hoping that if I can get into a routine of lifting a couple times a week and doing cardio 4-5 a week it will help me expend my energy more productively.
     
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