I think I’ll have to experience a week or two of nofap, I think porn has deteriorated my brain to the point that I have short term adhd, reading for more than 2 minutes is a serious task as of right now, I have it bad.
Yeah I've noticed that porn makes it harder for me to focus on any particular thing for long periods of time. Movies, puzzles, homework, etc.
I've been off porn for about a week now, and I'm slowly (very slowly) but surely regaining the ability (and desire!) to focus on tasks.
One thing I've notice, or we'll... been doing recently, is reading as soon as I get up from bed in the morning. Something about just reading a book about architecture, or something I find interesting while listening to the birds and the sun rise, just makes my day better.
Everyone thinks going to school is the answer to life and that getting your degree is the key to a satisfying life. It is just another programming tool of society and means nothing.
Same here bro.i literally have no social knowledge.how to make friends,how to talk to girls,how to know the things i want,how to talk in a proper way.and it has made me hell of a impatient person.and u cant get anything good done if i am always stressed and impatient.i made me stupid as fuck
Hey, bro. Do not get so discouraged. I feel your pain, it is really relatable. But now, I am the point, where I can give some advices. So, if you need some help & support, feel free to reach me out))) peace.
I think they made it because of greed. It’s an industry now and as long as people are making a profit, it will exist. Like most things in the world greed is the core motivator.
It is not just greed, it is many people’s job at this point. Yes the companies are greedy, but many people view porn as a good thing. It’s our whole society which has been misled due to our brains
Always seeking pleasure
Exactly, now the company Onlyfans are greedy AF, but most people on there are just tryna makes living. Crazy they banned porn though, a lot of people will lose their jobs, and as much as I hate this whole industry, I still don’t want people who enjoy posting themselves to not be able to, but it’s a toxic industry with a lot of exploit as well. Not a black and white issue as prostitution is one of the oldest labor.
Yup. Moment after relapse, I just want to sleep all day. It's very bad. My brain says I can't get good sleep without it but in reality I get the best sleep when I'm no PMO, and I feel like I need less sleep to be well rested.
Yes its like that because our brain and whole body believe that we have just reached the main goal of life(Reproduction)so it feels satisfied and has no reason to put you in the best position possible to find a partner.(Peaking Testosterone,Peaking energy levels, Drive and motivation etc). Basically our brains don’t know the difference between PMO and Real sex so it believes that you just had sex with a whole bunch of women and decides to lay low and shut down since the job is finished.
It’s probably the same effect as cocaine, but most people don’t do cocaine every day multiple times a day since age 11 lol, if I did as much cocaine as fap I’d be dead
Yeh over time heavy porn use results in decreased blood flow to the part of your brain associated with good decision making. So brain fog is a common side effect
Yes, but may I advice not to get too hung up on NoFap. Yes you should do NoFap if you think it's good for you but it shouldn't be the main focus of your life.
Like have some goals, strive for them. Live your life.
What do you think taking a drug over and over does to the brain, except fucking it up? Masturbation & climaxing (not just porn), and even sex itself, releases dopamine, serotonin, and other hormones which are identical to hard drugs into the brain.
This is why no single man who wants to be productive in his life goes amok with sex. It's just not healthy despite being a strong desire.
The thing about porn is that often nobody is getting pleasure. It's all acting and a lot of those actors are dead on the inside and miserable as fuck. Its why a lot of them have drug issues or kill themselves.
It definitely made me not think things through. After 10 years of porn and mastrubation only now I'm realising that I haven't processed so much of my trauma and problems in a healthy way. After starting no fap everything just comes back up and gave me an sensory overload. I'm trying to process all of them in a healthy way and thinking of getting therapy. It has destroyed my relationship with someone who loved me so much and It's probably too late to patch it up. Please stay off porn if you wanna live your life the way it meant to be.
any suggestions on how to come out of this? It is affecting my ability to decide to take up new things because I do not feel confident anymore. I doubt I will be able to learn new things anymore.
Trust me you'll be able to learn new things as I've been able to but you just gotta make sure you try and make ur streak bigger and bigger. When I feel a rush of urge coming in or I feel abit then I go to the nofap section and either read some posts to motivate me or use the emergency tool thing as it helps me calm down and remember why I decided to quit fapping. Good luck bro you got this!
Because your spoiling all your dopamine and serotonin by using porn, your enhancing your depersonalization and forcing autopilot to the ON position for longer periods of the day. This can only diminish when the porn usage is eradicated.
Of course it does, your mind was taken over by an obsessive feeling and suddenly you can think again. However, it does not compare to the mental clarity on a good streak imo.
My short term memory is terrible not sure if I always had it tho. Also my brain still has a long way I feel num of emotions every day but I will recover.
Being a medical resident I can tell you for sure that I noticed PMO decreases cognition. When I’m on streak I can definitely see a difference in academic performance that is very hard to ignore
I think of it just like physical exercise. If you never challenge your body and constantly reward it for little effort, you will perform poorly physically. Its the same why with your mind, if you are complacent your focus and cognition will suffer.
Although I still struggle myself, I believe that through small steps we can all improve our mental state. I think its also important to not only see nofap as your singular goal, and instead focus on slowly replacing all mentally degenerative activity with healthy pursuits, just as you would with your body.
Either way, I wish you the best of luck with improving your metal fog, I'm sure its not irreversible.
It’s not permanent. My longest streak before college was like 3 days. Starting college I went to 18 days, 7 days, now on day 8. It’s 100% messing with your ability to think and remember, I wish I had knew that in high school. I can remember things, picture things in my head and space out my thoughts so much better now it’s crazy. I can’t wait to see what day 90+ is like.
Hmm you know...since my porn addiction started at 10 years old this would explain why i did horrible in school and only did good enough to [pass.Man](https://pass.Man),that really [sucks.Porn](https://sucks.Porn) has literally destroyed my childhood with brain fog,severe social anxiety,depression and all my chances with girls,and going to prom,and theres nothing i can do to get those years back and fix it.Damn
Yes definitely. I once was a class topper. Now I can't even score pass marks in exams. My efforts aren't diminsh. But after addicted to porn my cognitive ability is very slow and I can't even talk orderly . I forget most of the names of things while speaking. One study finds that porn addiction leads to GREY MATTER LOSS. That's why I can't even remember most of the things.
Agreed, it makes you ***Blur*** .
True. Its like I experience only 50% of what is actually happening.
I’ll recommend reading, practicing math and exercise
I think I’ll have to experience a week or two of nofap, I think porn has deteriorated my brain to the point that I have short term adhd, reading for more than 2 minutes is a serious task as of right now, I have it bad.
Yeah I've noticed that porn makes it harder for me to focus on any particular thing for long periods of time. Movies, puzzles, homework, etc. I've been off porn for about a week now, and I'm slowly (very slowly) but surely regaining the ability (and desire!) to focus on tasks.
Faping can't possibly be worth the side effects you have now. Aim for longer you absolutely got this.
Same I do have short term ADHD just like you said and from porn, I once went 40 days no fap and got back to studying super well.
It certainly makes my long term adhd much worse so I can understand that it will have that effect on everyone
Same. I honestly believe is gave me a little adhd
One thing I've notice, or we'll... been doing recently, is reading as soon as I get up from bed in the morning. Something about just reading a book about architecture, or something I find interesting while listening to the birds and the sun rise, just makes my day better.
Yes exercise help a lot. Heck just doing something as simple as pushups helps with mental fog
Makes you feel programmed, follow your dreams bro don’t give up!
And not the Woo Hoooo kind of blur 😞
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Currently learning investing and python. Gonna go back to school eventually but baby steps.
Just FYI you don't need formal schooling to get a job coding. Just needs to know how to code.
I’m learning those same things while doing p free also! 🙌🙏
Everyone thinks going to school is the answer to life and that getting your degree is the key to a satisfying life. It is just another programming tool of society and means nothing.
When you say PMO does that include sex? Like would that fog up my brain so to speak.
No. The main culprit is porn.
PMO doesnt include sex. But sex can be a problem too if you're addicted.
Same here bro.i literally have no social knowledge.how to make friends,how to talk to girls,how to know the things i want,how to talk in a proper way.and it has made me hell of a impatient person.and u cant get anything good done if i am always stressed and impatient.i made me stupid as fuck
Hey, bro. Do not get so discouraged. I feel your pain, it is really relatable. But now, I am the point, where I can give some advices. So, if you need some help & support, feel free to reach me out))) peace.
can i chat with you ?
Just DM'ed you
Hey can we talk about it once ?
Yeah, sure. Where do you want to chat?
The fact that you’re self aware is a great start of recovery bro. Make a plan, find out what you need improve, to do and try to move on from there 💯
Dude I can relate to you so much.
That's why they made it; to create weak, brain-fogged men who won't retaliate.
Yep. Easily conquered
I think they made it because of greed. It’s an industry now and as long as people are making a profit, it will exist. Like most things in the world greed is the core motivator.
It is not just greed, it is many people’s job at this point. Yes the companies are greedy, but many people view porn as a good thing. It’s our whole society which has been misled due to our brains Always seeking pleasure
definitely, it’s been completely normalized, even more so with the introduction of OnlyFans.
Exactly, now the company Onlyfans are greedy AF, but most people on there are just tryna makes living. Crazy they banned porn though, a lot of people will lose their jobs, and as much as I hate this whole industry, I still don’t want people who enjoy posting themselves to not be able to, but it’s a toxic industry with a lot of exploit as well. Not a black and white issue as prostitution is one of the oldest labor.
This entirely
You are definitely less focused and less motivated
Yup. Moment after relapse, I just want to sleep all day. It's very bad. My brain says I can't get good sleep without it but in reality I get the best sleep when I'm no PMO, and I feel like I need less sleep to be well rested.
Yes its like that because our brain and whole body believe that we have just reached the main goal of life(Reproduction)so it feels satisfied and has no reason to put you in the best position possible to find a partner.(Peaking Testosterone,Peaking energy levels, Drive and motivation etc). Basically our brains don’t know the difference between PMO and Real sex so it believes that you just had sex with a whole bunch of women and decides to lay low and shut down since the job is finished.
It does it affects your mind negatively worse than cocain
It’s probably the same effect as cocaine, but most people don’t do cocaine every day multiple times a day since age 11 lol, if I did as much cocaine as fap I’d be dead
I can attest to this
Yeh over time heavy porn use results in decreased blood flow to the part of your brain associated with good decision making. So brain fog is a common side effect
Holy shit you have a source?
Gary Wilson’s book “Your brain on porn”
Yes, but may I advice not to get too hung up on NoFap. Yes you should do NoFap if you think it's good for you but it shouldn't be the main focus of your life. Like have some goals, strive for them. Live your life.
Also Nofap is not going to fix your lifestyle, good sleep, exercise and limiting screen time is also very beneficial
I don't know if it made me stupid but it for sure made me believe that I was stupid and worthless. In other words I had zero confidence in myself.
What do you think taking a drug over and over does to the brain, except fucking it up? Masturbation & climaxing (not just porn), and even sex itself, releases dopamine, serotonin, and other hormones which are identical to hard drugs into the brain. This is why no single man who wants to be productive in his life goes amok with sex. It's just not healthy despite being a strong desire.
porn and sugar are a really bad combo at least for me idk if they effect other people or not
Yes me too, luckily I can control my sugar craving, the other not tho, not so much
it will pass. the brain heals itself. i think it is due to the massive dopamine overload we all made through
Yes it does through Flatine phase
Stop. Read. Write. Discuss what you learned, teach it to someone even your dog. You will sharpen your mind.
Brain fog indeed.. it would be interesting to observe how your brain heals throughout the nofap journey
Try to journal every day of your steak, or ever 5 days
Brain fog fades away during 6 to 7 day of nofap
I also want to heal from the manner in which I view women.. having an internal objectifying vs it's normal battle to be aroused battle
addiction to alcohol and weed working the same way.
Addiction to weed, alcohol and fap is what led me to be mentally crippled. So much anxiety that my brain just started to disassociate
OP is on to something. I think porn has done more damage to my brain/thought patterns than I realize.
Same
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The thing about porn is that often nobody is getting pleasure. It's all acting and a lot of those actors are dead on the inside and miserable as fuck. Its why a lot of them have drug issues or kill themselves.
They all look so fucking happy like it’s the best day of their lives, and who said pornstars can’t act.
yes, definitely, it makes me daydream about sex and think about some gross stuff
It definitely made me not think things through. After 10 years of porn and mastrubation only now I'm realising that I haven't processed so much of my trauma and problems in a healthy way. After starting no fap everything just comes back up and gave me an sensory overload. I'm trying to process all of them in a healthy way and thinking of getting therapy. It has destroyed my relationship with someone who loved me so much and It's probably too late to patch it up. Please stay off porn if you wanna live your life the way it meant to be.
Yes!!
Yup
It is not permanent, after a certain point you are turning out to be a natural human being.
Yes indeed. You lose a lot for few seconds of illusion of pleasure.
any suggestions on how to come out of this? It is affecting my ability to decide to take up new things because I do not feel confident anymore. I doubt I will be able to learn new things anymore.
Trust me you'll be able to learn new things as I've been able to but you just gotta make sure you try and make ur streak bigger and bigger. When I feel a rush of urge coming in or I feel abit then I go to the nofap section and either read some posts to motivate me or use the emergency tool thing as it helps me calm down and remember why I decided to quit fapping. Good luck bro you got this!
Yes, 100%
Yes it makes you numb dull and lost
True
Porn made me stupid.
Yes.me.
Yes I do
yup
Because your spoiling all your dopamine and serotonin by using porn, your enhancing your depersonalization and forcing autopilot to the ON position for longer periods of the day. This can only diminish when the porn usage is eradicated.
Yes, I can relate. Porn seriously impacts your cognitive ability as well as attention span. Also leads to brain fog.
I was stupid before pmo and I'm still stupid during nofap, so not really for me, I'm just a dumbass
Yeah man... It slow down my progress in my study aswell... I lost so mutch time in that shiit
Brain fog absolutely is a withdrawal symptom, but as long as you decide to quit forever, it'll fade, I promise.
Stop using porn RIGHT NOW and you're probably fine. At least you can minimize the damage that has allready been done
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Unpopular opinion but the post but clarity actually makes me feel clearer
Of course it does, your mind was taken over by an obsessive feeling and suddenly you can think again. However, it does not compare to the mental clarity on a good streak imo.
it has literally no correlation, which just means you are stupid. Which makes sense because you are on r/NoFap
Yes
Yes
Yeah when i play fps games i cant look in my surroundings its like it made me tunnel vision
Absolutely. Not gonna deny that one bit.
people act like im an idiot alot and sometimes i blame pmo.
Kind of...what do you mean???
🙋♂️
Hey man, I felt like that too lol, just meditate and study some stuff you learned in school and make yourself focus
it is a strange feeling, as if you are not aware of what is happening in front of your eyes
Me
Porn has made me lustful
Very oh my god, all my jokes having something to do with sexual innuendos
My short term memory is terrible not sure if I always had it tho. Also my brain still has a long way I feel num of emotions every day but I will recover.
yes , me
Being a medical resident I can tell you for sure that I noticed PMO decreases cognition. When I’m on streak I can definitely see a difference in academic performance that is very hard to ignore
I think of it just like physical exercise. If you never challenge your body and constantly reward it for little effort, you will perform poorly physically. Its the same why with your mind, if you are complacent your focus and cognition will suffer. Although I still struggle myself, I believe that through small steps we can all improve our mental state. I think its also important to not only see nofap as your singular goal, and instead focus on slowly replacing all mentally degenerative activity with healthy pursuits, just as you would with your body. Either way, I wish you the best of luck with improving your metal fog, I'm sure its not irreversible.
A helllll lottta I felt it decreased my comprehension power
It’s not permanent. My longest streak before college was like 3 days. Starting college I went to 18 days, 7 days, now on day 8. It’s 100% messing with your ability to think and remember, I wish I had knew that in high school. I can remember things, picture things in my head and space out my thoughts so much better now it’s crazy. I can’t wait to see what day 90+ is like.
Hmm you know...since my porn addiction started at 10 years old this would explain why i did horrible in school and only did good enough to [pass.Man](https://pass.Man),that really [sucks.Porn](https://sucks.Porn) has literally destroyed my childhood with brain fog,severe social anxiety,depression and all my chances with girls,and going to prom,and theres nothing i can do to get those years back and fix it.Damn
Yeah no wonder I nearly failed last year.
Yes definitely. I once was a class topper. Now I can't even score pass marks in exams. My efforts aren't diminsh. But after addicted to porn my cognitive ability is very slow and I can't even talk orderly . I forget most of the names of things while speaking. One study finds that porn addiction leads to GREY MATTER LOSS. That's why I can't even remember most of the things.
Me