I'm writing to see if someone has had a similar experience: On day 8 of nofap and no nicotine (addicted to both, used them to numb my feelings). I'm experiencing a lot of things so much deeper, now that I'm not distracting myself continuously. I can think a bit clearer and I'm more aware of how I feel. At least I think I am. Can someone explain their experience of this? Also, I've become prone to spontaneous crying (just for 10-20 seconds at a time) when I see something beautiful. WTF. And it feels so good! As if something inside finally is expressed in its fullest.
This is what happens when you stop blocking your feelings for so long. Now you can confront them. Feels good, doesn't it?
You're gong through withdrawal, learning to feel again! That's a pretty cool positive reaction you're having! As @meanbean70 said, now you can confront the feelings you've been blocking for a while. It would be advisable to get someone who can help you with that, like a counsellor, therapist, good friend, pastor...someone who you can check in with. You may find that porn was masking or medicating for a particular problem or feeling, and treating that will be key to any long-term success.
Yeah. I think we pretty much agree that quitting porn is worth it, and it feels good to hear it from someone else. Thanks for the replies! On day 10 now. I dared to tell my mother and two of my friends that I was feeling lonely. Before I would just eat, fap and take a snus (tobacco) in bed, not giving a fuck about ambition or acting on my "true gut feeling". I have had more - and better - conversations lately. Now I get restless if I'm inactive. I get lonely if I don't talk to people for a while. I feel useless if I don't do anything with purpose a whole day. It's as if I don't have an excuse not to make myself happy anymore. How are your experiences in relation to mine so far? I would love to hear them, Drew, Meanbean, PeaceWarrior and Wrestler
What is happening to you, your emotions, it makes me think about Matrix, when Morpheus says : "Welcome, to the real world" I'm happy that you shared this with us, because I don't feel much emotions. I hope that one day, it will be my turn > >