Month 5..everything seems very boring and unappealing.. just the flatline?

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by JC8833, Jan 25, 2024.

  1. JC8833

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    So basically feels like depression no real zest for life or motivation to really do anything..nothing sounds or feels exciting..I’m assuming it’s my brain adjusting to not getting the huge dopamine dump from PMO and that takes time I’m sure..is that most likely the case? I am very healthy tick every box in the health and fitness category lol

    also didn’t feel like this before I started the journey and I’ve never had low energy and depressive mood like this so I’m 100% attributing it to this PMO removal journey

    I’ve heard this dreaded flatline can mean libido and as well as emotions and mood flatline as well
     
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  2. Just keep going, it will pass. Trust me, no matter how bored or unmotivated you feel now, it's still 1000x better than what you used to feel during your PMO sessions. You can always reflect on the fact that you've been clean of that filth for months now to feel better about yourself

    I've been binge relapsing these days and I feel like dogshit and I'm very ashamed at how low I've sunk and I WISH I could someday reach the stage you're currently at
     
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  3. Jay77

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    I have been in a flatline close to 3 months, it’s hard to accept but it’s a debt I owe my body for all the over stimulation I gave it for years. There is no easy fix for what PMO does.
     
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  4. JC8833

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    amen brother we gotta trust the process !
     
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  5. m.kalipto

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    Have you tried to engage in rewarding activities along the way? for example working out, learning a new skill? These activities would also contribute in giving a healthy doses dopamine which should reduce the flatline.
     
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  6. JC8833

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    im working out right now lol yeah I live a very healthy lifestyle and still flatlining hella hard…still zero real libido coming back and everything still feels really grey and FLAT.
     
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  7. A Soul

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    I hope you will be relieved of this period, soon. Though I wonder, have you been completely off PMO, as in no peeking/edging or any other activity which feeds the addictive mindpattern?
    If you have abstained fully, then I believe that this period too shall pass. You will be better.
     
  8. JC8833

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    i have m/o 4 times with just physical sensation..no watching or anything sexual the whole 165 days now.
     
  9. A Soul

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    I understand. What an achievement! Salute to you.