One of the main hallmarks of an addiction process involves changes in the number of dopamine receptors and types on key nerve cells in the brain. To hear the message, dopamine attaches to receptors on cells. With addiction, some types of receptors decrease, while other types increase. We focus on dopamine receptors, as reduced dopamine […]
I found this material during the summer of 2010 after googling on “orgasm addiction” I think it was. I don’t know exactly what made me google that, but man am I glad I did. An article on this site explained various things: the connection between the dopamine released when the reward center gets stimulated, the […]
It took me multiple attempts (and I learned from each attempt) but I have now been masturbation and porn free for six months.
The first step (I know this is cliché) is recognizing you have a problem- knowing that your chronic masturbation to porn has adversely affected your life and relationships. I could write a book on how much better my life is now.
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Give someone a neurotransmitter and they’ll feel good for an hour; teach someone to grow more receptors and they’ll feel good all the time.–Todd Becker
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One guy posted this to himself on his blog:
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Whether you’re trying to overcome an addiction, find a partner, make friends, or just improve your social skills, one of the best things you can do is find local groups of friendly people to hang out with. What do you like to do? Biking, hiking, singing, bird-watching, running? Look around for a local club. Below […]
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Mild-to-moderate psychological symptoms:
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There are many types of solo tools you can call upon to help you in your journey to quit porn. I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self. ― Aristotle For thousands of years, humans have had to wrestle with the challenge […]
The journey of quitting porn is made easier if you are able to call on tools to connect with others. You are not alone and you can benefit from the experiences of others. “Courage isn’t having the strength to go on – it is going on when you don’t have strength.” ― Napoleon Bonaparte Said […]
A recovering user found this technique helpful: