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Is this withdrawal?

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by brah, Jun 15, 2014.

  1. brah

    brah Fapstronaut

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    Hey,

    Need a little help here. I've been experiencing some weird conscious states since starting my reboot. At first these changes seemed good, colours seemed more vibrant, life was crisp. But at the same rate I've been developing a bit of a general anxiety. Over the last couple days I've begun feeling very dissociated, feeling out of body, visually a little abnormal (but nothing I can really describe). I just feel weird and now a little bit paranoid. Like right now I can hear every noise in my house and it's tweaking me out. I'm worried I'm having micro-strokes or I'm developing schizophrenia or some other mental disorder. I'm having a tough time doing some basic things, things that used to be no problem, like for instance writing this I'm making a lot of mistakes that I normally wouldn't. I can rationalize and calm down, but it's a seriously weird feeling.

    It's almost like a focus issue, I can't even proofread this without my thoughts and attention running all over the place.

    Has anyone experienced this? Is this normal for withdrawal, or should I seek some help?

    Some notes:

    I started with PMO when I was 12 - 29 years old now.

    I've been drinking more heavily since starting to reboot.

    I was doing mushrooms pretty regularly this winter but haven't for a couple months now. (I think I just feel guilty about this).
     
  2. I've had some generalized anxiety problems while in the 1-2 month range. Things like random bouts of anxiety, paranoia, general lack of interest in life. It can become a problem. It does eventually go away, but that's what withdrawals are all about. The way you describe the problem it sounds like anxiety more than anything.

    If you notice voices telling you to do things then you can start looking for some help.

    Not sure what the shrooms have to do with anything. Maybe ease up on the booze- drinking heavily can cause a drain for the next 1-2 days (I've had 2 day hangovers before, I don't know about you) and these can cause urges to come back. Worst case, you're amplifying withdrawal symptoms.

    Keep it up man!
     
  3. brah

    brah Fapstronaut

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    My parents did a good job of programming a fear for drugs. That "you'll never get all the way back home" and I have a cousin who has schizophrenia which we are pretty sure was onset by drug use.

    After reading your words it is definitely anxiety - no voices. I'll be laying off the booze and trying to feel well.

    Thanks for the quick reply.
     
  4. NotAfraid

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    How long was your last drinking binge and when did it stop? I'm just thinking, that you could be having a mild delirium tremens. Meaning, that you could have alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
     
  5. brah

    brah Fapstronaut

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    10-15 drinks M-T-W night last week. I had a couple drinks Thursday and Friday, but just 2 or 3.
     
  6. EoT23

    EoT23 Fapstronaut

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    This is normal. Even to be expected in some cases. Your body and mind is readjusting from what it perceives as a 'chemical imbalance'. this is what happens with nearly all addiction recovery. whatever you do, do not drink, no matter how hard it feels. People forget that Alcohol is classified as a Drug and is a depressant and will screw you up and only send you on a more hectic roller coaster then you need. avoid places where drinking occurs, or friends who drink, throw away all your beer, get rid of all of that.

    The thought and guilt of the mushrooms is probably effecting you more than what the mushrooms have actually done to you, so just forget about them.

    You are not having micro-strokes, you may be having panic attacks, but those are temporary and nothing bad happens from them they are purely mental phenomena. Exercise is key in getting your emotions and perception in balance, because what you have is tons of built up energy that you normally release and now you have not been releasing it how you normally would, so its literally shooting everywhere in your nervous system and thats why things seem like they are on overload.

    Do physical things to get that energy out. But if you think you are feeling pent up or kind of out of it just try this, stop pretending to be stuck in a straight jacket, to get energy out you can take 5 deep breathes the just jump up and down for no reason, another five deep breathes and do mountain climbers, another 5 and then do jumping jacks, another 5 and yell real loud like a cave man, bang on your chest, be as goofy and funny as you can, do not stop for like 10 minutes straight, repeat the cycle or do something else. I dont care if you're tire in the middle of it, keep going.

    Doing this will not only release physical tension but also mental tension. And after words you will feel a lot better.

    you are going to feel weird and 'uncomfortable' if and when you do this because its not 'normal' but don't even think about that. 'Normal people' waste most of their lives jacking off.
     
    Last edited: Jun 15, 2014

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