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Urges are not a problem, Flatline is

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by GroveStreetBoy, Jun 15, 2017.

  1. GroveStreetBoy

    GroveStreetBoy Fapstronaut

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    I really need advice from you guys. Flatline sucks. And many people are suffering from the same problem while rebooting. Is there any way to get rid of flatline? And for how long does flatline stay?
     
  2. Ghost_Rider

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    There is no way of getting rid of flatline.
    Its healing taking place, if you cut your skin, can you get rid of the time when clotting takes place?
    NO, can you get rid of the time it takes for a rose to bloom? NO
    So in same way, in order to get healed (for re-sensitization of your dopamine receptors) , it takes time and flatline is a process where your brain is re-setting the sensitization of your receptors.
    Just hang on, you will be fine in due course of time.
     
  3. GroveStreetBoy

    GroveStreetBoy Fapstronaut

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    Can't I do anything to boost its healing process?
     
  4. r8js

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    i might suggest something, it is doable. try it . and reply
    keep repeating positive words , "stay calm", "be happy","be smilling","discipline strong" etc. two phrases positive words.
     
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  5. Happy Man

    Happy Man Fapstronaut

    Well said : )
     
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  6. Buddhabro

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    You're young and will probably heal soon enough. You might want to think about how you will deal with the urges that seems to occur normally in teenage boys.
    I commend you for being here and apologize for contributing to the purveyors of sex and pornography by consuming their content.
    It may seem perfectly normal, but that's not always a good thing. It's young people who can do the most to turn the tide on the epidemic that is PMO addiction.
    You can do this!
     
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  7. GroveStreetBoy

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    Thank you so much. Actually I'll turn 16 next month and have been PMOing since I was 12 or 13, maybe in between. How long would my body take to heal properly? Would I be able to reap all the benefits within 90 days? And what about flatline? By the way thank you very much :) I appreciate everything you guys did. I wish I can be of some help to you all!
     
  8. Sakhi

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    What u wanna stop, porn or masturbation? ??
     
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  9. GroveStreetBoy

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    Both of them.
     
  10. neversaynever

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    Noice. Nofap at such young age!!
    In my opinion, the flatline can be made shorter, but also harder, by refraining from sexual thoughts as much as possible, not to mention other sources of arousal. Even though one doesn't feel horny during flatline, the urge to fantasise can be stronger due to sadness. The harder you keep your focus away, the faster you'll be done with it.
    That said, taint so easy. I just relapsed after 70+ days. Everything has to be more wholesome for a lasting effect rather than one brute effort, however nothing like one brute effort to withstand the tides of the initial noFap phase.
     
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  11. GroveStreetBoy

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    Roger that. Thank you.
     
  12. Fork2323

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    Why do you want to get rid of flatline? There is nothing wrong with not having a hard-on all the time. Just focus on other things and go live your life. The ability to get an erection will be there when you need it when with a person you like and have chemestry with.. unless you are posting this is because you have ED and tried to have sex with a person and could not get it up.. in that case too give it a rest and let it heal or maybe this person just is not the one for you..
     
  13. FindingAName

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    umm sorry to ask but, what is flatline? its my start of nofap and im just curious for when it comes atleast i will know what it is
     
  14. FindingAName

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    what is flatline? my first day, would want to know more, thx if u reply
     
  15. GroveStreetBoy

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    How long?
     
  16. Amir Tak

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    Fall in love with the pain, as stupid as it sounds, it makes the flatline much easier. Love the pain and don't resist it. The reason your in a flatline is your body and mind are purging out old ways of living. Pain is just weakness leaving the body.
     
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  17. favre4ever

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    What has helped me significantly is workout out! Nothing better than hitting the weights hard and feeling the rush that it gives me. Keeps my mind focused, energized and raises my testosterone. Go for a run if nothing else!
     
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  18. Struggle Bug

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    Flatline is when your libido is at its lowest. You experiencea sudden shift in your mood, some say that they feel numb down there, it sometimes causes others to be anxious if their dick isn't working anymore but it is completely normal. When you're long enough into your reboot you would experience it as well. Probably along 2-3 weeks into it. It comes in waves so it is best if you have built up a routine while you're just starting. Hope this helps. You can also find other threads of other members documenting their experiences with the flatline. Cheers and welcome to nofap.
     
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  19. The Committed one

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    Bro its great when flatlining as you can focus on other matters in life. Usually its the urges that people have a problem with since you struggle and need to have the will to fight against the temptation of PMO. Low libido is fine; you will experience this since there is no stimulus to arouse you i.e. porn, fantasing or or staring at 'sexy' woman on the streets. It also helps with your recovery and gives your brain and body to recover and be attuned to being stimulated to real woman. Ignore these so called mood swings- I tell myself im fine and im doing great. Laugh smile and do anything to keep you from being sad or deflated. One fapstronaut who is on a 560 day streak said to me to literally 'fall in love' with this nofap journey as its about you becoming a new person and changing for the better for a live without porn. Believe in yourself. Good luck
     
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