How Porn Depletes Dopamine. (w/Dr. Trish Leigh)

[@blainetrahan8883]

8 months clean. Thank you for inspiring us.

[@blainetrahan8883]

@@BenchedViews Be patient and don’t think about it just do it

[@chimaegwu5178]

Do you still feel the withdrawal symptoms and urges??

[@chimaegwu5178]

I'll like to connect with you personally on Facebook or WhatsApp.Whats your name on Facebook

[@blainetrahan8883]

@@chimaegwu5178 no, I was to busy on my purpose. When you are super busy, you are to tired for that stuff. My wife and I own 2 businesses so we are extremely busy

[@chimaegwu5178]

@@blainetrahan8883 I'm almost seven months now on the recovery journey but I still urges and symptoms too, irrigation,fears of all kinds headaches and all,not like I'm idle,I own a business too.please what do you think I do

[@srinath6247]

You're always motivating people who struggle from porn addiction and victims who are exploited by the porn industry. You're teaching us to be active rather than living a sedentary lifestyle. You rock, Dr.🤘!

[@bobhuisbaas1]

Started jogging hitting the gym massages cycling meditation walking in the forest reading books songwriting learn playing guitar drawing art drinking more water eating healthy foods in the kitchen also trying new things 💪

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Wow awesome! I love to hear it

[@bobhuisbaas1]

@@DrTrishLeigh thanks for your support and your videos it's very hard to overcome this addiction due to the extreme dopamine shots in the reward centre of the brain but i'm working on it everyday i have a new job doing something good for society and i also follow therapy sessions now never stop fighting porn it used to be my dirty little secret my save place nobody knew or came close to because of the fear getting caught i had a wound underneath from past trauma until it nearly destroyed me... life is finally getting better after 15 very dark years...🙏

[@emmanuelpeter6894]

130 days. Going strong 💪

[@s.h.a.u.n.h]

🤩

[@JoeDaddy11]

Definitely glad I found this information it is invaluable. I needed to learn this for myself, and so I can teach my son when he is older.

[@jaypolarbear]

this video is so good at explaining this dopamine depletion. it makes perfect sense. thank you dr.

[@ericdrake904]

Going well. I notice a definite improvement with dopamine. Feel enthusiasm after a hard day's work. No rush to the screen 😂 no PMO

[@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040]

And no "superpowers". 🤔

[@ericdrake904]

@@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040 no.not yet.. maybe one day.😁

[@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040]

@@ericdrake904 I guess feeling like a decent human being who can relate to others and enjoy normal life without staring at nude chicks on screen can be called superpowers as majority up to their ears in that stuff. And people and especially girls notice inner calm and not being a creep. They like it, they feel safe - something that all normal girls want. So here you have it, a superpower already. 🤔

[@alexandrutrandafir789]

Hi doctor from Romania. I am that guy who was on the roof when we talked. I am Mocanu. I managed to stay put more than 90 days. It did change my life. I didn't collapse. Thank you so much. I keep you in my prayers. I cannot say more about my identity. I never want to return back to my old habits. I don't know what to do to repay you. Thank you. I also renounced the internet. Now I write from a friend to let you know about what I did. Thank you. I cry with joy.

[@RhommelPardilanan]

Very good information thank! That’s make sense

[@jemarhall808]

Love you Dr.Trish Thank you so much

[@arjen4717]

Excellent explanation 👍

[@mikesecret2731]

Day 7, one week 🥳! I know that it’s not much but it’s worth celebrating for me. I feel like a lot of my addictive tendencies were built on top of my porn habit. I’ve tackled most of those, but I think once I adjust to my new normal dopamine levels I’ll have a much easier time quiting my last vice. coke beaten ✅ nicotine beaten ✅ porn beaten (for now)✅ MJ ❌

[@cupboardofcheese1529]

Hows it going?

[@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040]

Didn't realise being addicted to Michael Jackson songs is a problem for someone - yet here you have it. 🤔

[@elijahschnake3863]

​@@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040blame it on the Boogie

[@Wiseamphibian87]

Dude ; that’s a lot of addictions 😧😧!!! I hope you were able to get rid of them all since it’s been two years ; esp Nicotine & coke ; those send you to an early grave 🤨🤨!!!

[@marceloamaral1468]

Contless huges in your feets dear Drª.!Thanks for everething !

[@redflava7871]

Dear doctor, Firstly thank you very very much for these video. I am 37 now. I started porn when I was in college. I am not married. My addiction to porn was due to backstabbing love trauma. With lot of difficulty I picked myself up and started walking again. A girl came into my life one day and it seemed like everything was gonna be fine. She was in difficulty. I helped her in tough situations in her life financially and mentally , jeopardising my own career. After she came back to normal ,share started picking fights with me and one day backstabbed and left, leaving me mentally and financially broke. After this the intensity of the porn increased it has lot of anger, hate and anguish in my heart. I understand how porn is damaging my mind. I understand everything you said. But my future looks very bleak with respect to healthy life and happiness. I probably won’t marry ever. I won’t watch porn , for myself (thanks to you), I won’t masturbate (you said it is porn related). So what options do I have ? How does a human being live normally ? Is it possible to live like this ?

[@alanefzi6289]

This video is very enlightening ❤

[@paulnorton3607]

Everything she is saying is so true it's scary that as a woman she is aware of what is happening in a man's brain. She has never experienced the way a man feels or his desires but she knows everything that is causing us problems, and why?

[@orandachildren1051]

Went to college n that.

[@hdjdbfbfdybrjtig4214]

I’m 15, I can’t feel sad anymore bc of lack of dopamine, I can’t feel happy and I haven’t felt exited or mad. Prn has taken my emotions from me, I never knew people experienced no happiness or emotion, wow this is a relif that’s so much.

[@Leandre22_02]

I’m surprised at the age of 15 you realized you were addicted look bro get the headband and get the 90 day program or save some money to buy the program your young you got a whole life ahead of you stay heathly go to the gym at your school life some weights, bro you have a whole life ahead of you bro your at a clean slate hang in there kid

[@Brother_Nazarite]

As a man in his 30's, who's struggled for over 20 years (it wasn't even until I was in my late 20's that I put 2 and 2 together.), you're lucky to have caught it so fast. It will only get harder, if you let it continue any longer. You don't want to deal with 20+ years of addiction. That is a hard dragon to slay. Good luck to you, young man. And when you're free, don't go back. Only one wrong look can take you right back to the start. Wishing you the best.

[@Illopportunity248]

@@Brother_Nazarite Me too lol I'm in my late 20s and I was a grown ass 25 yo dude when I started realized something was wrong. I'm such a dumbass. When you are so deep down in this shit you don't even notice girls interest in you, you're just completely blind to it, this nasty stuff will turn you into a zombie unable to find pleasure and interest in anything, not even in porn at one point.

[@NeedSomeNuance]

Hi Dr. Trish! Thanks so much for your work. Please keep it up as your videos have been the best for me

[@ottomanpapyrus9365]

Wonderful person

[@FarrisMatheny]

Thank u doctor trish, u have educated me and many others on how to flee the porn nightmare, God bless u for ur life saving work , please continue the instruction 🤯🧰💪🙏🙏🙏

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@Viralnews-kj2ti]

Love ya, best channel!

[@TCAPRecipes]

Thank you for all you do.

[@sunnyonthebeach]

Everything you said is 💯 true 😭

[@salto1994]

1 month clean

[@ayahprince9634]

Thank you very much Dr Trish for exposing the devil that has been eating up my joy and happiness. The Truth shall set you free...i am free indeed. Thank you Jesus.

[@flybeep1661]

THese are the kind of comment that will have other people run away from this in a big hurry. Religious extremism....yes that's what you are. "exposing devil", "truth set you free..." scary talk, extremists. And then going on to attribute to "jesus" and not the doctor who helped. Idiocy.

[@skeetamus1984]

I'm not gonna lie, the struggle is real. when sleep deprived it's not as bad anymore whereas before it was really difficult not to watch porn. but now even in my dreams, it's like they're trying to convince me to watch. i may not be addicted like before, but old habits die hard. though i might slip up, at least i have this which subscribed too to help me with this porn struggle. thank you, truly. it won't be easy but i believe i can overcome this.

[@10382282]

How? 🥹🥹🥹

[@ToddBedusek]

Trust me not just a young person issue ,turning 51 in may,could care less ,went to bar last yr.talked about terry crews manhood .What does muse do?

[@Auggies1956]

Well, I'm safe on that issue. I have a brain disease and two weeks ago I was involved in testing and I passed that one.

[@tienmou68]

Great video - as always! Love your insights, Doc. Thank you.

[@ToddBedusek]

For some reason my brain wont heal its 2023 still in a dreaed flatline,im tired no motavation forb anything ,good o'ld death grip ,tried mutiple supplemnts,tried tms therpy etc.dark chocalte,im on disabily bc of this crap,lower back pain,frequent urination

[@robbiegibson4112]

Every time I make a comment my phone takes a photo of it? I don't understand why ? It flashes like it's taking a photo.

[@mrScififan2]

Yay! Dr.Trish! More actionable wisdom!

[@emmahammond741]

How long does it take to see a reduction in these thoughts? 😩

[@baxcel]

thank you so much this video was right on time because I'm having all kinds of urges fighting non-stops, thank you so much.

[@hisodesu1]

Good points. Good one yet. So true. It’s a man’s kryptonite.

[@shawnh2651]

Best clip

[@darkangel90707]

You are the best doctor.

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Thank you for those kind words my friend

[@srinath6247]

Are endorphins and dopamine interchangeable terms? And what's the role of oxytocin?

[@MamaMielke]

Hey doc! I had a question maybe you could answer in part of a video: So, many people know about the Coolidge effect which is where you need novelty to keep dopamine and arousal high. How does this translate to real life? Does this mean my brain will be unsatisfied with just one partner forever? Or, is this desensitization a symptom that goes away gradually when one quits porn. Thank you

[@NeedSomeNuance]

I thought the same thing. Ultimately I think the desires don’t actually escalate for me, but I still have other reasons that I want to quit

[@Thechroniclespodcast]

Let’s talk about this. Not hide in the shadows

[@taiwohassan7113]

I have been having too much sexual thoughts lately doctor which is making me lose focus in a way though but I’m in control !!!

[@techstudio6293]

2 months so far

[@brandonpinto5290]

Here's a congratulatory comment to boost your natural dopamine production!👍2 months deserves a celebration .🎉

[@timetravel6913]

There is only so much excersie I can do. My happiness seem link to it . If I feel pain like pulled muscle or joint problems or can't move or excersie as well for what ever reason I get so depress. See escorts too for touching and hugs and also same theory as excersie for me, movement to feel good. And music again even better if I can move to it . And finally eating healthy I love that too, it just feels better, body feels balance not dehydration like when you eat unhealthy . I also take dog to park. I do most of it what you say yet I still have a screen problem . Social isolation and social anxiety

[@chimaegwu5178]

Hello Dr,I've been on the recovery journey for almost 7months now but I still feel the withdrawal symptoms and urges too,I leave in Nigeria and it's hard to connect with you on your website, please I'll like to speak with you on Zoom and do the necessary thing to get help, thanks Dr

[@Illopportunity248]

I have a question: should i stop using videogames too?

[@craftedwithart]

Yes

[@jesseshaver2262]

You should do a collab/podcast with Andrew Huberman!!

[@doubledribble1300]

🔥🔥🔥

[@mind-cy5xe]

Very well info... Love and blessings from India to u and ur beautiful family...

[@avidrationalist7281]

How very high dopamine levels are called supernatural, very high dopamine levels should be unnatural.?? I think you have to reword this to avoid confusion.

[@davidortega2102]

Good video as always

[@fredferd2649]

Bad video as always

[@charlesgray107]

Porn since I was 12 now 34 years old. Did 40 days this year free of pron and semen retention. Had a little relapse for a couple of weeks but knew it wasn't for me. So now 14 days semen and PMO free. Only have lustful thoughts but it's so much easier now.

[@FoZeusMaximus]

Thank you so much.

[@muchasgracias8580]

3 days clean. Thank you doc

[@vidmantaskvidmantask7134]

Also i recommend to sometimes lay down in bed and close your eyes ank keep saying my eyes relax my eyes relax my eyes relax and get into relaxation state, rest eyes and enjoy this state. Or take a bath or shower. Also watch into the window with a cat. Listen to rain. Draw your dreams that you had during sleep. Watch animation to get you into good mood. Go for a walk. Do cold shower it gets you good mood. Avoid tender blankets because it can do harm by making you too excited. Go for a walk if you can. Watch birds. Photograph the neighborhood you are living in: clouds, trees, streets. Do a video. Show it to others. You can do sunlight meditation. You need to relax and imagine that there is golden light around you. Imagine falling into this light. Feel relaxed. At first nothing special will happen, but if you continue this, you will start to feel like that golden light, your mood will become better. People who had meditation in life understand what it is. It works well when you do 16 hour fasting. Because you start getting energy from your positive imagination with golden light and not screen. Its different feeling. And you might feel light feelings. Meditation helps.

[@stevenmay3042]

Doctor Trish Leigh could you answer my question? Over the length of 10 years with a quessitment of 7-8000 times of masterbation at age 32.. will the dopamine ever go to a fraction of what you should have?

[@charlesgray107]

Yes. But in time. How do you think drug users go back to normal after a long period of dopamine surge. Hopefully you've healed up!

[@iaingraham4911]

Excellent it's all making sense now thanks 👍😊🤗😁

[@acadevtv]

This is very helpful

[@Cristianjulianchigbolu]

Do you think smoking marijuana increases the likelihood of relapsing? Thanks 🌞

[@petey611]

Yes, it can.

[@PappaMustafa]

thank you

[@matthewmcgill9761]

You’re so amazing

[@Nubako463]

7 days clean

[@Ryan-kw7gj]

10 months. No porn, no masturbating. I haven’t exactly had a rejuvenated interest in my hobbies. Sometimes I wish I never learned how to play the guitar.

[@petey611]

I'm confused, Why would you wish that?

[@amarshrivastava2753]

❤100%

[@hardikkhatri8722]

This reminds me of first edition of easypeasy way by first hack author.

[@realzfor]

The first week was willpower. The last 7 weeks have been the flatline.

[@West1010]

1 year clean this month. Why does your brain release unnatural levels of dopamine from porn? Why isn't about he same amount as from a normal sexual encounter?

[@edwarddunphy3099]

From you're experience on average how long does it take to re wire you're brain?

[@differentvoices6241]

6 months

[@kanadian9418]

I just have a question. now I am trying hard to quit porn. I get that quitting porn helps our brain restructure in the right way, but I am curious what if my body just physically wants sexual activity? Then can I just masturbate without watching porn? isn't it gotta affect my brain bad? so complicating.

[@therichbuddha3277]

It's not complicated. Keep researching, Dr. Trish addresses this. This is your journey. Are you on PMO, No Fap, SR, TM??

[@Kikklarios]

Śaw this little bit late thanks anyway.

[@emmanuelpeter6894]

PLEASE!!! Dr Trish can you touch on weed as an addiction just like you do with Porn. Alot of us need a comprehensive breakdown just like this.

[@exelmans8855]

Stop it and that’s it.

[@Cristianjulianchigbolu]

Yes!

[@emmanuelpeter6894]

@@exelmans8855 If stopping addictions was that easy you wouldn't be here fam

[@Bayo106]

@@emmanuelpeter6894 addiction is more about the pain that you have in your life. remove the pain

[@exelmans8855]

@@emmanuelpeter6894 Im only here for the dopamine advice. If you are watching P, an industry who rapes girls and women, I consider you as a luciferian, the lowest kind of animal, stay away from me.

[@Wealthy_Mystic]

Exercise make me depressed though, most of my relapses happened after exercise

[@Ocean_Man_]

Yeah but constantly thinking that masturbation is ruining your life can actually trigger a placebo effect that can actually make it dangerous. Also trying to suppress sexual thoughts too much can actually do the opposite since you experience anxiety every time you try to suppress it making it a compulsion much like what is seen in people with OCD. And if you can't quit the habit just find something or someone in your life that you love and stop overfixating on the sexual thoughts. If you really can't get rid of them you should consult a proffesional maybe its linked to a mental health condition.

[@BlackAM]

3rd month no porn 👍🏽

[@bryantcofty2709]

I know that you want everyone to do the work that they love but that's a fantasy for 99% of people. Most people don't even know what that would be. Most people just want a good paying job that they don't hate. In addition, someone had to do all the menial tasks and that's 99% of jobs. You may be unintentionally sabotaging people by making them feel that if they can't make a living "doing what they love" them they're a failure.

[@icephoenix1024]

Porn is not normal. Still, about 60-70 % of the sum total content on the internet its said to be some kind of porn or nudes. Crazy.

[@tariqleighton-lawrence7470]

Is it possible to restore getting normal dopamine after a porn addiction?

[@winny-razzy]

Doc....why do I get more anxious on long time of staying away from p**n.?

[@Janadu]

Withdrawal

[@Janadu]

Withdrawal

[@jameselliott7729]

I love who you ar3

[@josephpriester4524]

Like

[@unclegator]

I don’t like porn. My wife calls me a prude. I’m not a prude it does nothing for me that is all. I like romance movie that take the high rd.

[@Janadu]

Women become addicted to porn too. Just sayin'. And it's not healthy for them either.

[@fredferd2649]

Maybe it needs to be depleted.

[@cheng5078]

will playing video game affect my reboot？

[@Mklpfn]

from the creators of "why you should select the most virgin partner in the world" and "less is more and when your partner knows less about the world outside, the more attractive you would become to her " the perfect excuses for jealous people with toxic relationships

[@Nubako463]

I come back when I am on day 17

[@theguynextdoor4978]

So what you're basically saying is: Replace problematic dopamine, with healthy dopamine to keep the urges in check?

[@vidmantaskvidmantask7134]

Advice: avoid garlic and onion. Those two can make you too excited.

[@ToddBedusek]

Ed meds all over adult sights

[@Brownnproud91]

Can you talk about how masterbation only adds to the damage and how it also depletes dopamine and acetylcholine levels and HOW TO RECOVER from it

[@chimaegwu5178]

It's same thing, you can't masturbate without porn or some image on your head

[@ezzzbattery7525]

Am 30 years.. I promise to stop it... but I just did it

[@ashog1426]

Its not all crimsons and clover but when I dont uhmmm I notice my mood is a lot more stable not that im always happy but not such high ups n downs a little more medium mood more often if that makes sense.. lol

[@dannymorales2139]

🙏🏾🙌🏾💔 🥺

[@mikefun7482]

Would love an accountability partner

[@Nubako463]

12 days clean

[@ishansharma5352]

Beautiful women going to this industry

[@Janadu]

With the help of make up, plastic surgery, augmentations, botox, etc. Beauty is only skin deep. Look for beauty within and not the phony surface crap.

[@ishansharma5352]

@@Janadu some are very beautiful without much make up....also they good at heart ....sunny leone

[@fredferd2649]

would you prefer ugly ones?

[@aveong2054]

Is it okay to have sex even tho you have porn induced erectile dysfunction?

[@lisaMay1966]

I think this is why everything is boaring to him..all he does is complain about everything then run to his phone

[@lisaMay1966]

He denies it or gaslights me with something totally off topic

[@fredferd2649]

boaring?

[@tomdixon1213]

Lets get porn out of our libraries. A college girl can’t be safe in a library anymore because the American Library Association considers it free speech and won’t filter it.

[@fredferd2649]

Free speech!

[@Marcel-hl5yz]

S

[@ELChapo7.62]

Super Beautiful lady, i think you might be the reason i relapse 😍😍🥰🥰🥰

[@d8vidtruthseeker]

Buy Lilys chocolate bars. Sweetened with stevia