after 3 weeks, my experience

Hi Ylvis,

I've actually tried to quit P mannnnnnny times before and I've gone though this part. I can it the 'hypersensitivity phase' (because why the heck not?). My PMO entrenched brain was always looking for sexual sparks to light the powder keg of my addiction, so to speak. If you can get through this phase, you'll feel much more in control. Also, for me, the craving didn't stop; the frequency just abated.

The challenge is real, but we are all here together! I've been here a day and I feel like I've come home for the first time ever in this journey. Don't give up!

Ksays

 

For me, it's just P because until very recently I've been in a long term relationship. I can reconcile M, but for me it has to be purely a physical thing detached from my mind. I'm actually aiming to train my brain to not 'see' P scenes in my mind so I'm going to experiment with M thinking about my real life sexual experiences that my partner and I cherished. Loving and wholesome feelings. That's just me though!

I felt less mental burden, for one. My self esteem went up, my sex life got better, I got more work done... Basically my life changed. But, it wasn't long before I relapsed. Felt worthless, like I couldn't control myself and that I was betraying the love my GF and I shared. We both went to see a psychiatrist in the end which has helped immensely.

Ksays

 

I can't say that I've considered it. You'll have to rely on another brother or sister in arms for that one!

Ksays

 

For one thing, there's something in a cold shower that makes you feel ultra-manly and alive. For another, it's something in your life where you can get used to being uncomfortable. It strengthens your will-power. Also, if you're having an urge to act out that won't go away, a cold shower will usually do the trick to change the course of events that usually leads to pmo. Your mind focuses on survival rather than 'reproduction'.