Hi guys, today is day 8 of my abstinence from masturbation and porn. I was really curious if I notice a change in my condition or if everything stays the same. I must say I am really positively surprised for the beginning. After feeling a bit worse at first, with headaches and fatigue, I now feel full of new energy and zest for action. I am even downright exhilarated and high-spirited. These are feelings that I haven't felt for a very long time. My thoughts are much more about real girls and I am very motivated to meet someone as soon as possible. I have had contact with a few girls for a long time, but I never had the will and courage to text or meet with them, because masturbation is so much faster and easier. Now I'm going to a party with a girl tonight and maybe something will happen. I have to say that at the age of 23 I have been masturbating regularly for about 11 years and since then I have problems with contact to women, although most people describe me as handsome. In addition, I was not sure for a long time what my future will look like and what career path I will take. All of a sudden I am highly motivated to do my best and have my future clearer than ever before. I am really surprised about this positive effect. I think it comes from the abstinence of the dopamine kicks when masturbating and from the increase in testosterone. I also feel stronger as if I suddenly had more power. To all of you who have masturbated too much for too long, it is really worth it and I am very excited to see how it will go. My goal for now is to make it 30 days and only have real sex when I have the chance. I am curious how confident I will be tonight on my date, wish me luck.
Very glad to hear you feel better. I tend to feel better after 3-7 days too. Just be careful you don't get overconfident and do something that leads to relapse.
Update: I had something going on with a girl yesterday. It was a different person than the one I went to the party with, but I'm very proud. Eye contact and small talk was definitely easier for me. We only kissed but it's a big success. I am curious what the future will bring!
