P.A.W.S. - what are they, cure, duration

Has anyone had any sinus issue since starting NoFap, Im wondering if my constant head throbbing and pressure could be frontal sinusitis. Randomly there are studies linking sinusitis and low dopamine. But Im pretty sure this is what I have and will be going to doctors tomorrow

 

I have sinus and nasal problems since years and nobody can really tell me why. They started when addiction also started to affect me mentally. I think nasal and sinus problems are related due to chronic stress and heightened cortisol levels caused by addiction. I know that others going through PAWS and recovery are dealing with the same stuff

 

Just been reading about it, theres been recent studies into the probiotics in our sinuses and dopamine regulation. Obviously its chicken and egg, but Ive ordered some probiotics to see if it helps

 

Yes

 

Just a quick update on my 5-HTP experiment.

Started taking 50mg two weeks ago, then upped the dose to 100mg one week ago. Worth noting that my supplement has small levels of B vitamins in it.

After maybe 2 days of taking 50mg I felt noticeably calmer, although not massively different. Now, after being on 100mg for a week, I definitely have more energy, and feel better overall. This could be co-incidental - I am in my 9th month of hardmode. Or, maybe the 5-HTP helped. Best way to find out would be to stop taking it for a while (maybe a week?) and see what changes. However, I'm so fed up with being exhausted that I'm just going to carry on! It's not expensive (I got 3 months supply at 100mg per day for £20).

I'd be interested to see what anyone else experiences with it.

 

Just be really careful man. Personally, I wouldn’t recommend taking any supplements (unless they’re certain vitamins and are in daily value doses). Couldn’t it mess up something along the way of your recovery? Though admire your courage to experiment, I just advise you to be incredibly careful. Don’t want another brother here having even more problems then he already has.

 

I wrote a post about my experience with Homeopathic medicines for treating insomnia if anyone's interested: https//www.nofap.com/forum/index.php?threads/my-experience-with-homeopathy-it-does-work.310556/

 

How long before?

 

How does one resist temptation when out of the flatline/PAWS? When the libido comes back so strong and we begin to feel normal again what strategies can we use to prevent a relapse? Is it just willpower?

 

I believe there is a period of willpower until you acclimate to your newfound sexual energy.

Recently I got out of flatline and trying to fall asleep has been particularly hard (pun intended) some nights.

 

How about with P subs?
Did you go hardmode to break out of the flatline?

 

Yes I did hardmode

 

I'd say so. Then you use it for doing normal interactions more.

 

How long was your streak?

 

I am currently in month 19 of hardmode.

The libido is raging this morning and my lizard brain would love nothing more than for me to rub one out right now.

 

Harness it

 

Yes, they will get better over time but it can take even 2-3 years. You can also have underlying issues that will resurface during PAWS that will need to be adressed. It's complicated process and there is no simple solutions, answers and map fit for all. You have to find your own way. Observe yourself, write journal, stay in touch with forum and retrain yourself to come through pain.

 

By awareness and retraining to withstand so called urges.

 

I forgot completely that guy acted as hulk in that horrible movie in the 2000's.

That's great, pal. Keep fighting the good fight.

 

I'd call it PAUSE.

Hey I was never a heavy used of porn. I did though masturbated until I felt nothing for quite some years. Could that be a cause of this so called paws?. (1 year 2 months of no porn now...)