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Hopeless... Always relapsing a few days in because of anxiety/restlessness

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by ch0sen1, Jun 24, 2018.

  1. Jun 24, 2018 #1
    ch0sen1

    ch0sen1 Fapstronaut

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    So I have anxiety/depression which I apparently manage to a great deal with porn and fapping. But even then it's pretty bad.
    I recently quit smoking (3 months ago) and this has made the restlessness even worse.

    The first days/week though I experience INCREASED anxiety and depression, almost unbearable. Which makes me relapse. Anyone else in the same situation? I have noticed if I go a week or two my anxiety fades and I generally start to feel a lot better.

    Despite me knowing that it is truly a vicious circle that I desperately want to break free from, I cave..
    Any advice on how to permanently get off this rollercoaster?

    Thanks guys.
     
    ch0sen1, Jun 24, 2018
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  2. Jun 24, 2018 #2
    JJackson

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    Absolutely man, im with you. Somewhere around day 40something my anxiety has gotten horrible and the depression feels even more hopeless as well. Ive talked to other people on here and its normal. Your brain basically retaliates because its not getting its porn, kinda like a spoiled child. We just have to fight through it and it'll calm over time. Personally it helps me just knowing that it is normal and it is just my mind throwing a fit so maybe keep that in mind when you feel like shit
     
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