Porn Addiction Withdrawal Symptoms. (w/ Dr. Trish Leigh)

[@mizzythereal]

Staying busy is the key , I stopped for almost two months had a relapse and now it’s been a month, I was addicted from 14-24 you can do it trust me , think about the person you want to become and sacrifice that comfort for a bigger reward 👌🏽

[@sourabhs14]

I have a question. How did you handle withdrawl symptoms such a sbrain fog, flatline, anxiety, mood swings.

[@Leandre22_02]

@@sourabhs14 bro trust I’m in the 90 day program I’m on day 20 I don’t really care for counting days but the headband calms your Brian so when you get the program she’ll have tools laid out for you to use in your live it’s so much more man but you won’t have a bad flat line

[@mizzythereal]

@@sourabhs14 Its part of the journey , sleepless nights, anxiety etc i don't think there is a way around it. Bro its been 3 months and I still have uges my mantra is "do it and feel like total shit or reframe and keep rising to your better self" I really hope this helps you bro

[@mykhel]

i need help... feels like killing..

[@tropicaldimitri7374]

@@mizzythereal But some scientist claim that regular ejaculation helps prevent prostrate cancer. I'd be worried if did not ejaculate regularly because i am single or my lover has been away for long. Wish she could speak more about this which is a very serious topic.

[@CS-gz7nb]

Started at 11, turning 39, something's gotta change.... 28 years.... Time for a change....

[@christenasante]

Very similar to you bro hows your mental health been, since I've been on long streaks I've felt like shit

[@abdsamad7700]

Man, I really feel you Hope that the change happened and you'll never turn back to that addiction.

[@rigormortis3532]

Good luck with that lol a 28 year addiction will be very difficult to break indeed especially if your life sucks like mine does and you have nothing to live for.

[@LetFreedomSPK]

in the same boat as you. I found that replacing it with something else helps, walk, workout, write...just do anything and dont think about it, stay away from screens when youre bored. i went 21 days before i relapsed but...but this second time around it has become easier.

[@zenseekerEric]

Me too. Thanks for sharing. 39 now. Currently 37 says sober from P. My goal is to turn 40 in March having been free from P for 5 months. I hope you'll stay strong and break free from this terrible addiction. How are you doing?

[@eyadalqawlaq2646]

Dr Trish: you seriously don’t understand how crucial it is to have someone like you in this day and age where sex is publicly desensitized and normal to help break down every aspect of the addiction and how to recover and heal. You are a hero. We all love you ♥️

[@heartandmindovercome3214]

100% this is important work for sure. She kicks @$$ 👍. Great comment, it's refreshing to see comment from such intelligent people such as yourself with massively high levels of awareness. 🤙

[@beerme27]

so shes out here on youtube to help and recover from porn addiction with her cleavage showing? the irony.

[@Useryuic]

I don’t know I have a European company give me 800$ a week without even moving a muscle or even stepping outside and I get 3 offer letters in 2 weeks. Now I am going to work in 50,000 Sq Ft Media Center and do work for TikTok while getting paid by Europe

[@Vinnie101a]

She obviously fully understands her role. Rather silly way of putting it.

[@theredknight9314]

I dont think sex is demonized. I think moral sex is demonized. Cause WAP is very popular

[@jeffreylyons5614]

I am 61 years old. I have been addicted to porn since about 14. Over 45 years. Awhile back I was watching porn,and when complete it just dawned on me "is that it? is that all there is, all that money, all the secrets, all the horrible loneliness, and the time time time, oh the time". That's all I have left. Nothing. Take it from an old timer, porn is not even close to worth it. If there is even remotely a young person in your life, especially a male, admonish them for all your worth STAY AWAY FROM PORN, or they could have a life of misery like me. Take it for what it's worth. May you all be at peace.

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Thank you for sharing! This level of honesty is incredibly brave

[@jld4870]

It’s just evil it robs the soul of the peace and rest that God so wants us all to know.

[@QURAN-k8j]

Thank you ❤

[@fatherdamien69]

@@jld4870 Then god should've been intelligent enough to not create it in the first place. god if there is one can care less about humans. 24,000 - 30,000 children die of starvation everyday. thats a pathetic statistic for an all powerful god who is supposed to be our "best friend".. sorry but there is no god and if there is one god doesnt care about anyone on this earth.

[@fatherdamien69]

I have nothing to life for either. Been addicted for 30 years now. I'm so lonely. I dont attract women or much of anything good. So the loneliness just leads back into many different addictions. I dont really see a way out and praying has been a complete joke. I even went 3 years without saying one prayer because I got to the point of where I got sick of wasting my spit talking to god and god ignores every pray I pray. So I thought why even bother. I pray again but still I dont know what to do about all of this loneliness and boredom. I'm very sad that I didnt end up being the man I thought I would become. I hope I die soon and all of my problems will be over. There are no problems when you're dead. Just endless nothingness just like before we were all born. Sounds like heaven to me. Better than this rotten life and all of the rejection from women.

[@oldschoolgnrfan6035]

I’ve struggled with porn addiction, and at this moment I’m a little over three weeks removed from my last visit to a porn site. Like some of the other comments here, the key is staying busy. If I am sitting around without plans, that’s when the urge to go to a porn site is strongest. Reading the Bible has been helpful in reminding me about the sinful nature of porn.

[@NeoSoulCrew]

Sin..

[@nocomment6421]

I hope you do realize that god Nor Jesus declared Masturbation or porn as a sin. Its forbidden to have sex Out of mariage and you are Not allowed to sexual harass people. Thats it. Dont fall for the lies of the church and try to Interpret things. The bible is absolut clear and can be taken seriously word by word. Also jesus warned us about Paulus and He is indeed a false Apostel send by the devil to devide men and women. Red letter jesus words and you will understand

[@GAjjl]

The beauty of God and His love for us in Christ is all over the pages of the Bible. He is the reality that should fill our mind’s meditations with light and glory. He and his attributes filling our inner life are what can replace the dark meditations of porn that bring unquenchable lust and eventual guilt, shame, and depression.

[@d3br0n]

internet filters and website blockers on all my devices help me a lot.

[@smoothlyrough512]

ALWAYS give into that sweet, sweet release. Your only robbing yourself if you quit. I'm only happy after that release.

[@RusiateNatoga]

I'm a porn & masturbation addict for 14 years. All I can say is I'm glad I found this video after I started quitting porn & masturbation all together for 6 days in a row now. God bless.

[@DrTrishLeigh]

I'm so glad I'm able to help!

[@jayjaysanders3046]

Keep it up

[@treks82]

​@PornBrainRewireDrTrishLeigh Im in bad shape right now.I quit porn completely, and i guess im having really bad withdrawals. Im also diagnosed with GAD so this is really kicking my butt. Trouble sleeping, anxiety all day n night, loss of concentration,loss of appetite, i can barely finish one banana a day. I see myself losing weight fast. Because of my general anxiety disorder, i gave up on having relationships and went to porn for my sexual needs. It started of once in a while and very softcore style porn. But over the years, i went to the hardcore stuff and was doing it every night, just having like 50 tabs open in my computer and being up late searching for these videos only to pick one for the night. Like 12am to 5am just searching porn to masturbate to. After i would feel guilty and clear my search history and take a shower and ask forgiveness to God for being lustful. Im slightly religious and i had really bad dream of what look like lust in hell and it scared me. I dont want to end up there so i quit porn n masturbation completely. But i didnt know about withdrawals you get from doing so. I feel so sick and scared. The not eating is making me anxious and not being able to sleep as well.

[@kkevinj1]

If ur single you gunna do it some, it shouldnt dominate ur day/thinking, less processed food helps the brain

[@davidlee5308]

Try a 12 step program if you are still struggling. Celebrate Recovery really has helped me. Offered through many Christian Churches. God bless

[@Naturespalette333]

Thanks for these videos. Been addicted since I was 12, so almost 3 decades of addiction for me. Trying to quit now, been sick of it for years

[@MichaelScherer77]

It brings me to tears how man men and even women who’s lives have been interrupted and destroyed by this awful drug. I have wasted so much of my life on porn and it’s almost destroyed me.

[@tifivlogs7566]

True

[@Mark-cc3qy]

I know how you feel Alexander. It ruined most of my childhood and teens

[@setas1786]

@@Mark-cc3qy how? Porn is the best

[@thesupersaiyan6454]

@@setas1786 the dopamine levels that hit from both of them together are similar to those of a crack addict.

[@carlosfrancofeliciano6160]

How it did destroyed you ???

[@lupegarcia4785]

90 days sober today!!!!!

[@KennethStevenson3]

Amen 🙏

[@Logan_12G]

Love that for you!!!!

[@Gametimelu]

How’s it going for you today?

[@harakiri8548]

Have you stayed on track?

[@rigormortis3532]

So are you still free after 9 months?

[@BlazblueFan]

I'm addicted to porn for more than 12 years and I was trying to beat it for more than 6 years. Recently I am watching your videos every day and it helps me tremendously to stay focused on healing my porn addiction.

[@wltrtillman1]

'BEAT IT' I See what you did there 😉

[@Badhero4]

uhheheh uh ehehhe He said beat it uheheheh uhhehehe.

[@FREE_in_JESUS]

I’m 5 weeks in and still have shakes almost all day long and especially when I’m laying down to sleep. I also feel my heart beat more strongly and it’s moving my whole body. I spend most nights praying through it at nights. It’s tough. Almost 30 years of using porn as a substance and now stopping has some real effects on my body. Staying strong through the power of Holy Spirit.

[@silver292]

Don’t do it alone mate. Find 1 or 2 support people.

[@rohancharlesrodrigues6992]

The flesh may be weak brother, but through Jesus all things are possible. You may be struggling now, but remember, small is the gate and narrow is the way that leads to salvation. I'm proud of you and will pray to God that you win this battle. Amen.

[@Strings-jg2to]

The shakes? Jesus dude. It's like going through alcohol withdraw. BTW I don't know how this video fell into my algorithm. I'm not addicted to porn.

[@robertwagner4375]

Ibogaine.....

[@B4NDllKOOT_]

I’ve been doing for a good time but still a good time for me to repent to the Lord Jesus Christ. I hope he is your savior and he will help you as he will help me 😢. I get too emotional with this topic but I hope you get out of this mate. ❤

[@Justyouraverageguy94]

Ive been in retention for 2 weeks now. The cravings have been so strong it actually hurts. But when that happens I start doing other things and after 15-30 minutes it fades off. Keep yourself busy. It works.

[@bangonfishingadventures]

Did u get sore balls

[@michaelmyers8604]

​@@bangonfishingadventuresI know it's a late reply but at first yes. A sign your healing....

[@wesleymcmurrin7704]

It’s been 2 weeks for me as well. Stay active. Stay vigilant to find helpful resources and above all keep notes on your urges and how you’ve processed them. You will be in these situations again and remember the route to freedom

[@Z3AL316]

I’m 23 and have been watching p for about 10 years and have suffered for it, I just met a girl and she’s my first love and I’m gonna see her in 7 months, I’m done watching porn, not even interested in it anymore, but I feel the side effects of porn ed, I’m gonna quit cold turkey until I see her, start working out hard and eating better, I just hope it’s enough time to reverse the damage, I love this woman with every ounce of my being, and I wanna be ready when I see her, I wish I never would’ve found porn, but i trust that I will be fine in 7 months if I’m disciplined and stick to it, just gotta have faith

[@RISKmg]

Did you guy's connect??

[@ewljr]

What happened?

[@skywatcher7777]

Update ?

[@lol-de3ef]

Update

[@SinnohGreen]

The fact that I can see this channel growing is such a great feeling for me. Because trying to be an anti-sexual abuse and exploitation activist feels almost hopeless at times with the prevalence of porn. So seeing how many more people want to quit and Are joining the fight, means that we’re moving on as a society at least in this sense.

[@kennethdepaul6194]

God bless you, Louis

[@Miguel-ve1lh]

I would like to be a part of this

[@IsraelCountryCube]

@Gooner not really. Males become victims and then monsters because of pornography I could articulate it better but Female monsters are mostly only that not victims female predators are more attractive and arent looked down upon as much as they should be as males. The Freedom to choose an addiction for an 10 year old is abuse. Those big money making bastardous extreme capitalists? Yeah oh its abuse.

[@IsraelCountryCube]

I like how the arrogance of feminism in 1979 was that Pornography industry exploits those women sure they do but its mostly males who are the victims young male victims and nobody cares about them its more the grown ass females who post sexual promicuous videos and then regret it for being stupid and not listening to Higher Moral Authroity than secularism has provided which is none. Hopefully the Church establishes itself across the West more again.

[@Greg-yu4ij]

@gooner I don’t know. It seems like the OP was referring to videos that simulate sex with unwilling participants or possibly all of the videos labeled in such a way as to pretend its mother-son or daddy-daughter. There’s videos of women tied up and simulating penetration against their will. There’s videos simulating authority, figures like cops, or security guard, coercing women into sex. Maybe 25% of the videos or more. So it can’t be pleasant for someone looking for straight forward sex to have a video pop up, reminding them of their trauma. However, I agree with you, nothing wrong with porn itself. Maybe the operators could put that other stuff in another tab. Sounds like a trivial solution but maybe it’s just that simple.

[@thesupersaiyan6454]

One withdraw I had was just randomly getting sleepy during the day and napping for like a hour and a half. Stay away from sodas and junk as it makes that chaser effect kick in and the urge to release is strong.

[@sammyautomatic7408]

I agree with stay away from junk and soda , Eat healthy and go to the gym it makes it easier

[@Autumn_Sunrise]

You know what, I noticed my husband looked really tired when he quit cold Turkey after being caught. He was like falling asleep at the kitchen table and seemed down. I knew it entered into addiction territory when I started noticing something off. TikTok for you page was filled with half naked girls, scrolling for hours, secret OnlyFans, sitting in car after work just to watch porn. And that was with us having sex everyday and me doing all the “fun” extras for him. So although he tried to say it would be fine, I told him it wouldn’t be as easy as he thinks.

[@DonaldRowlands]

Same happened to me but I was tired all day. Like exhausted. It was awful and I'm not sure how I'll quit.

[@Bawkr]

Read your food labels. Corn Syrup is in almost everything and not good for us. Carnivore, paleo and true keto from earth foods are much healthier than flours and sweeteners. Personally since I'm poor I just buy ground beef value packs. That's all I have to really eat saves money in a ton of ways. A little celery I don't think will harm anyone as a well.

[@unseenwarfare8579]

I get caught in the thinking of being in a fallen state and engaging in sinful acts without realizing the psychological and biological aspects of this addiction. You’re doing God’s work. Thank you.

[@IsraelCountryCube]

spritiual sexual warfare ype

[@axxel9626]

JESUS FREED YOU FROM SIN!

[@jld4870]

@@axxel9626Yes Jesus paid for ALL of our sins in full for eternity. Yet As long as we live in this flesh the flesh will war with the Spirit, there are still consequences for our sinful nature in the flesh. God bless. Not I but Christ!

[@axxel9626]

@@jld4870 fr, preach in the holy name of Jesus man!❤️

[@Thomasrice07]

This is a really good lecture. I am glad to hear this from a woman. This is an emotion comfort in hearing a woman genuinely trying to help you.

[@brettbarager9101]

As a therapist of many years I have come across people with porn addiction. This vid is certainly one of the best I have seen . . . Straight talk, plain language and succinct. I like the practical way you explain what is going on in the brain (especially the dopamine and serotonin connection). Thanks. I now have more tools to help people!

[@mf1896]

74 days clean and i’ve experienced the gauntlet of symptoms. Anxiety and stress have been the worse. Stress is so bad sometimes i barley have an appetite. Between the combo of eating clean and the days of stress i’ve lost about 10-15 over 2 months, It’s rough but i see the finish line and a new me is so close.

[@adamwarlock5286]

Well done . Stay the course

[@Dreamchasermycade]

I am on day 74 th I am feeling anxiety on and off the day time , I was addicted to this filthy porn for almost 11 years ,some times masturbate 5 or more time per day , how are you feeling now bro , do you still have anxiety ??

[@mf1896]

@@Dreamchasermycade It gets better and better each day. Right now it’s very low. I may get moments of situational anxiety here and there due to certain triggers but i had that before i quit. My faith has really kept me going during this journey. I’m close to 100 days and i feel like i’m getting back to my old self minus the addiction. My suggestion is to stay busy with positive things. Give yourself something to look forward to and the day tends to fly by. If you find yourself in an anxious moment be kind to yourself and try not to take it personal. A positive outlook has been for me. Counting my wins instead of feeling like it’s never going end. That has been my key. Maybe even keeping a journal of how you felt every week so you can actually see your progress on paper.

[@DennisBonich]

​@@mf1896still going?

[@trueindian4549]

@@mf1896 how are you now bro

[@mrxisalive5900]

You have described and explained the process so well. I hope this helps a whole lot of people so that they are no longer tormented and enslaved by something so internal, so private, yet it can wreck so many things.

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Thank you. That is my hope too. I appreciate your support.🙏🏻😘

[@JB.zero.zero.1]

@@danielsreal5426 I wouldn't obsess too much about this Daniel, the sexual impulse is natural and triggers exist outside the internet as well. Just do your best mate.

[@mariobeja]

Dr trish how can i stop when you're such a sexy smart ❤woman ❤❤

[@ANDREW.24]

Thank you I was this close to failing and watching these videos motivated me to keep going yes this is a year old video but right now in 2023 this really just helped me so much I hope my future is bright because of it and I hope your future continues to be good

[@ddg0907]

4:28 WOW. I didn’t realize that was a withdrawal symptom. The weird thing is that I tend to get all my urges late at night, so I get those dreams quite a bit. When I wake up and realize I didn’t do it, I’m relieved. Just shows how severe porn hijacks your brain, it’s frightening because it’s so invasive.

[@filipvis4655]

I often have these nightmarish dreams, in which they vary on innocence/mildness/intensity, & have totally no control over it, but it somehow involves ppl or alien-like beings doing bad/destroying the world, & at first I have to flee/survive & fight them at some point, where the only status quo/peace, or way to save myself, but not everyone, sometimes saving family & loved ones, is by sexuality with them, by reproducing/pleasing, enslaving myself to them sexually, me & some others get spared. Really weird. It starts on the streets up 1 lvl in a home/house each time, until I make out with them on the roof, after having climbed on there from out the window. Real creepy.

[@Verårtu]

​@@filipvis4655 Man... that's scary I hope you don't get too harsh on yourself 😢 because it's the hijacker's fault you get those dreams not you ❤

[@Simon0]

I'm on about four months semen retention. The desire to watch porn is hardly even there anymore so I would definitely say it gets easier after three or so months.

[@AlamMahmood]

how long you had been doing PMO?

[@Simon0]

@@AlamMahmood sorry I'd rather not share that. It was quite a long while though that's as specific as I want to get!

[@AlamMahmood]

@@Simon0 okay i asked since you mentioned your desire to watch porn isnt there

[@Simon0]

@That's Nonsense lol! I like to keep some secrets.

[@MikeJones-td6st]

I get prostate pain knee pain digestive issues all from withdrawals

[@edwardthompson8982]

Watching this video months after gives me goosebumps. Truth be told I was broke and used pornography and masturbation as a means of getting away. The moment I got busy and had something doing my priorities changed. 4 months ago when I first came across this video, I was on the verge of being homeless, broke and dealing with insecurities. I could barely stay outside my room for long. Thank God for change and the man I am today. I own multiple houses, debt free and I live my best life without letting my insecurities control me. Never give up in life

[@kendrickmason2577]

[@edwardthompson8982]

You're right friend. We're all not born with the Silver spoon, but we have to craft ours. My divorce almost ended my life. I had almost nothing to fall back to..I found out the hard way, savings are overrated. Thank God for a stroke of luck and cryptocurrencies.

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Congratulations my friend. I am thrilled for you. Thank you for sharing your story here to inspire others. Keep rocking it out! 🙏🏻🙅‍♀️❤️‍🩹

[@greysimpson7112]

As someone who has gone through ups and downs I am happy for you...Everything is subject to time and chance. Money comes and goes. Rockerfellers are no longer worth as they used to. If you don't find a means of multiplying your money time, chance and inflation will happen to it.

[@edwardthompson8982]

@@greysimpson7112 I got lucky when a Bostonian friend introduced me to an expert who helped me trade. He also advised me to buy Meta token. This was before the Metaverse thing. By the end of the month my token had done 7000 percent.

[@Mr_Woodsmoke]

I started 13 and now I'm 46, this feeling is devastating.

[@theblessed1635]

So sorry to hear that bro the porn industry should be held accountable for causing the suffering for millions of minors by getting them hooked on porn, but ultimately that will not happen because America is sick with love of money disease, porn is allowed to exist because of the money it produces its sick.

[@michelokumura3033]

Man¡ i feel the same... Porn was introcuded to me at that age but at some point i had a normal life until 19 when i broke up with my first girlfriend and because of asking to perform a porn act. Since then and until last sunday it's been affecting my life drastically but i've reqched a point of no return for me and if you already are committed you will get through this. Yes you can¡¡ 💪

[@ShonenMaster33]

OMG bro sorry to hear that, I started in my 12 and now i'm 26 and feeling like it's imposible for me I can't even imagine what it is for you...

[@Shankar-Bhaskar]

There is so much temptation in this world.

[@Coffeendonuts]

@@Shankar-Bhaskaryup satans play ground

[@laszlotorok472]

Thank you and God bless! And God bless everyone who is reading this comment!

[@exnihilo203]

I have been in bad relapse for about a year now. It’s been rough. I feel like I’ve had more relapses than I did before being in porn recovery. I am ready but my brain seems like it isn’t. Wish me luck. Patiently waiting for the benefits/challenges of the second year. Thanks for the video!

[@that_one_guy6243]

Youre not alone

[@johnzaidi4606]

Same but i decided i will not seen it until i live

[@mrpinetree5378]

Something that I've struggled with for a very long time, but I've finally gotten sick of it, I went to my wife and asked for her help. I got tired of fantasizing about other women, I put my wife back upon my pedestal, and I've been able to turn away from that bad behavior, I've become more intimate with my wife, and the sex has never been better. It all started with praying, it allowed me to disrupt that lifestyle.

[@emnetneda4757]

I really thank you for your courage to share this knowledge !!!

[@o.e.bangerz6548]

Thank you So much Dr. Trish you’re an angel 😇! Every time I hear the term “the hijacker” it instantly makes me think of “the enemy 👿.” I’m a devout Christian who has struggled with this addiction since age 9 and I’m 37 now. I don’t have bad PEID, I believe because I work out hard 4 days per week, however I can definitely tell that porn is bad for my brain. I didn’t realize I was addicted until I tried to stop. Now every day I turn to the Lord Jesus Christ with prayer, and watch your videos to learn the harmful effects of pornography. The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 6:18 that every sexual sin committed causes harm to our bodies! No surprise that even something that seems so innocent to ppl as watching videos and not actually doing what you’re watching can still harm your body, in this case your brain! Wow!

[@toasttoasted3492]

Right now my brain is my worse enemy . I can do this ! I relapse countless times. This video is beyond on point !! Will keep you posted, I will do this !!

[@Riaz_qqqq]

Update ?

[@Ralphoifyful]

I've had those "nightmares" (they were more like unpleasant dreams to be accurate) in which I watched porn or imagined myself in a porn-ish situation. That garbage is so damn real it almost hurts to hear it confirmed from a different person, and it's scary how the addiction gets into such deep layers of your subconscious. The interruption of sleep in the middle of the night is also very recurrent in my situation, so I'm happy it's a sign of unwiring. For everyone struggling, keep going lads, and never touch porn again, it's really not worth it. I tell you as a 29 yr old man who has wasted most of his best years hooked to the drug.

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Stay the course my friend. That’s why I am an elite ambassador for the Muse headband, which is used for Brain training. It helps to at that subconscious level. Rock it out! Stay strong💪

[@Ralphoifyful]

@@DrTrishLeigh Thanks a lot Trish. Your tips and your vids are really helpful and so help me God, Buddha, the Demiurge or whatever there is out there, I'll see this through.

[@brandonpinto5290]

I'm 28 , got into porn at the age of 10 and my first streak of 7 days was last year when I got newly acquainted with the movement . The second one was in August and the longest of 20 days. Before I began my current third streak I was at it with great intensity and frequency until I decided to put an abrupt stop to this vice. I'm on my 7th day n what seperates this streak is that the withdrawal signs appeared almost immediately and with more ...... violence. Subtle n mild recurring Headaches, mood swings, lethargy, sense of sadness , those weird nightly porn and s3x dreams . The urges were particularly strong today with heart palpitations on the mere thought of relapsing. Almost wanted to kill myself. It's hitting n shaking me like a ragdoll with everything it's got 😅 What's kept me unfazed is the strong internal motivation to not fall back into the habits which had evolved and made me think and do morally questionable stuff and robbed me of my best youthful years. Your comment has struck a particular chord because it's very encouraging and empowering to hear it from other men who choose to change for the better, making you and people like Dr Trish, no less than warriors!

[@Ralphoifyful]

@@brandonpinto5290 Thanks very much, feeling is mutual dude. I've felt those heart palpitations too when fantasies get out of hand and I feel like "on the verge" of giving in, which tends to happen when I go to bed and when I wake up. Fantasizing is the hardest part for me, you gotta make an effort to conciously pull yourself out of it and focus on the exterior, on the objective, on the nature of the urges as a trap that will take you into the usual loop of misery, and get into the real world and the things you want to really do. Too many years man, too many young years of feeling hindered to have real relationships and feeling your manhood in the rock bottom. Trust yourself and the process and stay strong 💪

[@clkgtr12]

​@@Ralphoifyfulhow are you still doing

[@jzsecvoend]

The most deep knowledgeable person who can give deep insight in porn addiction 🙏... unfortunately I found you so late in my life .. I m 30 years old ... already soiled my life in 360 angel in PMO but ma'am I am wanted to say you thank you from bottom of my heart 🙏...your doing fabulous job ....keep doing it ma'am ....lots of love and power to you🙏

[@godfreybabu478]

We celebrate you Dr. Leigh !!!

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Thank you. I celebrate you also for being on this journey. 🎊 🙅‍♀️❤️‍🩹

[@jaypolarbear]

This is a really good video. Thank you Dr. Trish for putting this video out. Everything is 100% true.

[@leikkkkkkkkkkkk5788]

Bless this woman.

[@kobey3044]

@Dr. Trish Leigh.. You are an Angel.

[@amplifiedman]

You absolutely nailed this for me.100%🎯

[@ronlivaudais6523]

Nature doesn’t like a vacuum. You have to replace negative behavior with positive behavior!

[@toms9902]

I'm going through major withdrawals now. The dopamine deluge of pmo has now become a dopamine deficit of abstention. I'm going through big time anxiety and depression...low self-esteem, guilt and feeling the world hates me...called projection. Who else is feeling this similar pain?

[@trueindian4549]

How do you feel now

[@kaelanpatel4938]

how u doin gnow?

[@jebby16]

Hang in there. You're stronger than u think.

[@sreejithprasad5350]

Same brother .me too☹️

[@Default_-ij5oc]

Try masterbating without porn

[@iincineratee]

thanks doc! First time I’ve actively tried to quit, already a month in and had those dreams but listening to you helps. I’ve been able to recognize by triggers and overcome temptation :D

[@Arcane_98]

Can't sleep. Thank you for you're help.

[@MrMohra99]

Thank you so much doctor for your videos i have quit cold turkey and i feel so happy and very powerful able to reach my goals very faster i will die but i will never go back to this addiction i promise to God and myself so thank you so much not only you are very beautiful but also you are a Saviour protect yourself people like me need you for sure.

[@powasjington4262]

I felt terrible when i quit porn. But I did it. Still I find myself triggered sometimes especially when I see attractive women and it causes me to feel stressed out and think about sexual thoughts. I just take a deep breath and try to pay attention to how my body is feeling.

[@kuks_]

I keep putting it at the back of my mind that the end is near. Believe in yourself. Show up for yourself. A tracker works but ticking of the days. Presence, mindfulness and sports

[@sab5717]

Valuable and lovely information. Thanks Dr.

[@davidrodda7427]

Another great video thankyou Dr Trish

[@phoenix0110]

I found it is very exhausting for Morden man to date Morden woman. So much stress can be created, since woman hold all the power. And if guy says one sentence wrong, guys can get totally stone walled by woman, and woman can just move on to next one. It feels so depressed and hurtful to talk to these woman who see man as trash.

[@wewuzkangz93]

I agree sooo much!!

[@mylovelyman2]

Ma'am, you are a truly beautiful person. There is something deeply healing about a woman extending care in this domain. Thankyou for all you do. I have joined a support group and is working well for me. But your content is fabulous. Again, thank you, Maam.🙏🏻

[@gdtot278]

I dont know if anyone else had this but, my sleep is disrupted so much within the first week of nofap that i can only sleep from 10pm to 2am and then im so awake.

[@jessejames4444]

Thank you very much Dr. Trish, this is very good explanation!!!

[@bony8151]

I’m on Day three and I’m going insane. But I can’t go back, I’m losing my mind I’m staying away from porn and I’m not even coming into contact with “that” area.

[@ragonway]

Dr trish it's feel alot better now after know about this with drawal symptoms. i'm deal with these symptoms from past few weeks and i thought my addiction is getting worse day by day and urges keep hitting me throughout the day, last night i relapsed due to disrupted sleep, my sleep broke i was all awake and URGES were10/10 BUT now after hearing about withdrawal symptoms I'm sure i can break this cycle. Thanks a lot Dr Trish Leigh 🙏

[@jasonlamberson6872]

Nice to know I’m not alone in realizing how much time and opportunity is wasted on porn and self pleasure. Never again…

[@Dead00017]

Day 0... I'll come back here after 30 days!

[@GrayMattr]

I’ve been battling semen release since I was about 15 I’m 35 now. Like she said it’s helped me cope with stress for so long but I’ve started to hate it because I feel so empty when I watch porn an masterbate. I’m glad I found this video because I’ve been really trying to quit once an for all an it’s so hard with having porn in your pocket free of charge at anytime. 🙏🏼

[@DrTrishLeigh]

It is so challenging… But you are stronger than you know. 💪🏽

[@GrayMattr]

@@DrTrishLeigh thanks Doc. 💙

[@akeemjack8042]

This video isn't going to help you bro. It is for understanding . What you need to do is exercise heavily

[@GrayMattr]

@@akeemjack8042 this video has helped me an all I need to do is stay mentally disciplined. ✅

[@danielsreal5426]

@@DrTrishLeigh have you ever been through it to know its truly challenging, so men are just pathetic an Weak !!

[@HubbyHector]

Thank you I needed to see this today

[@facts-never-lies3160]

My God withdrawal symptoms are real. Had panic attacks, anxiety, and Insomnia. First week of quitting I felt great and two weeks later 😢

[@michaeledwards190]

This fucking sucks

[@andyf3269]

Delayed withdraws I’ve gotten this from pain killers months later. It hit me hard but I got through it. The other 20 times though I gave up. Hang in there!

[@amir13h21]

Your explanation was great about reason of increasing stress and anxiety when low dopamin,thanks docter, really appreciate it for sharing and summarize it🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@kimodonnell7969]

Hi I’m new and just starting down this journey to recovery. Today was supposed to be Day 1 and I made it all day until tonight. I fell hard. Now I’m in deep shame. I can’t stand myself right now. I do have a wonderful sponsor. SHAME is real and I CANNOT do this. Look at me I couldn’t even get Day 1. This started out of curiosity when I was 24 and I’ll be 50 on June 6, 2023. I’m trying soooooo hard but epic FAIL…

[@JK-uo3pd]

I turn into a workaholic exercise freak. I have to totally wear out my body and stay busy - occupy my Mind to stave off the urges. I’ve always slept well regardless so I haven’t noticed any change there. It’s definitely mind over the flesh and a lot of prayer

[@redgrim7708]

Thank you for this, I was about to relapse but I clicked on this video and I am blessed 😇

[@amrjihad]

You are an angel from heaven

[@enicot]

I mean, it goes without saying that whenever you have a stress relieving addiction you should be working to identify where the stress is coming from. Sometimes is something you can change, sometimes it's not, but still you should be trying to pinpoint the root cause of the stress.

[@jld4870]

I believe shame and condemnation is at the root for all. As a believer I know that God is not a God of condemnation-knowing that we are free in Christ who paid for all our sins is what will set us free!

[@StayFractalesque]

You should do one about female's addiction to social media and how it's worse than porn addiction for men

[@scottb4540]

What in gods name are you talking about?

[@ANIME-FOR-LYF]

it's been 11 days, my withdrawal symptoms are:- # Heavy stress and anxiety # Serious lack of motivation # Interrupted sleep # Porn dreams # Increased Anger # Most of the time my brain finds excuses to relapse For 2-3 days now i have been doing yoga for stress and anxiety and guess what, except for the Porn dreams all other symptoms have reduced drastically.

[@friendofall1824]

Wow good luck... Its very hard to quit porn addiction.. You are strong...

[@jaypalnitkar4400]

Everything she said is word 2 word true for me .... unbelievable 🙌🙌

[@jongxina3595]

I can relate with the anger, irritability, and the romantic longing /sadness withdrawal. So I only lasted 4 days before I went back...

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Bummer. You can get over that if you want. You deserve not to feel that way.

[@jongxina3595]

@@DrTrishLeighI appreciate the video and the kind words. I may try again soon!

[@rishiikannah7750]

Thank you, because of you, im able to grow so much. thank you

[@supersonnyd7369]

Implementing the correct strategies will help us remain PMO free. Quitting MO will increase our anxiety and stress as well as anger and irritability, it's important we stick with the process to pass through this stage quickly. Reliving our past PMO experiences through our brain bringing up these thought processes. We give our brains dopamine through healthy activities. Our sleep can become disrupted and in the long term this will improve. Find joy and serotonin through nature. Work on recovery daily. Stay strong and free!

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Hi Sonny. 🖐 I hope you’re doing great. 🙅‍♀️

[@supersonnyd7369]

@@DrTrishLeigh We've come on leaps and bounds since joining your programs. There's always room for improvement. Thank you 🙂

[@leavemealone5520]

What is PMO & MO

[@PlainD]

Thank you so much for this video.

[@CFkatehudson]

i had a few lapses but prayer and bible reading has helped me get past porn

[@JasonMarano]

This woman is amazing

[@heavyhitr7696]

The Dr. Jekyl and Mr Hyde thing got me. I was wondering why i was losing my temper more suddenly and regularly. Understanding that it's part of the mental and emotional withdrawal and rewiring makes sense. Thank you

[@jvylo6114]

The withdrawal symptoms are seriously real. The brain literally changes regarding how you think. The hardest part is quitting. I'm 3 years of an addict and I noticed how hugely it changed me.

[@jasonturcotte3797]

Fun fact: porn addiction withdrawal symptoms exactly mirrors the withdrawal symptoms a woman suffers when you take away their social media accounts...

[@DrTrishLeigh]

That is a fun fact… I’m not sure if it’s true ;-)

[@utkarshsingh0301]

This is explained so well, thank you.

[@Mklpfn]

6:10 Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that can influence many aspects of the entire body, from mood, memory, sleep cycle and even sexual desire, to improving our mental state and motivation.

[@fredferd2649]

I see.

[@LedByGrace]

I read a lot of comments and prayed for others. Addictions are tough to beat. 🙏🙏✝️🙏🙏 God bless you all. With GOD, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE

[@Abbas115]

Stay strong guys, you can do it, it’s been 5 minutes that I stopped and it feel great

[@bertrandrogers40]

Haha well done mate,keep up the good work...(expect you're back at it now yeah?)

[@3putt548]

Don’t let your meatloaf 😊

[@Tanvir00001]

Thank you so much mam for explaining it well.

[@theblessed1635]

Completely uncomfortable i am i have been struggling with porn for so long i just hope i can finally overcome this once and for all.

[@fanussmit1075]

Thank you Dr Trish for your time, energy, enthusiasm and passion in helping me and millions of people around the globe with this most underestimated addiction.. God bless!!!

[@vinceavila7795]

I’m passed 100 days of being P free, but I am struggling with MO right now.

[@KingHax001]

what us mo ?

[@Igor1989ist]

Excuse me, what is MO?

[@Berliner90]

@@Igor1989ist if you now what pmo stands for, you should know what mo means 😉

[@Igor1989ist]

@@Berliner90 aaa ok, then I know. Tnx

[@muhammedhmujthaba1424]

Did you fall into flatline? Or experience flatline like symptoms?

[@slane5042]

Thank you Dr., you saved me from relapsing!

[@SonOfTheMorning]

Glad you brought up the flashback issue because my biggest hook is thinking about past sexual partners.

[@dampowl]

This was recommended to me on November 1st.

[@ChyroneMcThunderschlong]

It's December! Get started!

[@dreniparaj6012]

I quit watching porn 2 weeks ago and I feel different things for good sure ,and I don't want to watch porn anymore in my life, and I want to thank you doctor for this video it's good for peoples out there to hear this 👍

[@neoreign]

Any updates? have you had any relapses?

[@luisjuarez3234]

thank you so much 4 all that you do seriously so grateful for the info you provide 8)

[@jeanbobbb]

For me it's mostly a lot of shaking, sweating, itching, crying, screaming, panick attacts, cramps, headache, high blood pressure, amnesia, parkinsons, blackouts, weakened immune system, hair growth on strange places and massive weight gain + diabetes. I take a few pills for it. Should be ok! 💪🏿🤘🏿

[@lupegarcia4785]

I’m so sorry buddy. I understand the feeling, I have anxiety,stress,shaking, overwhelmness, fear, chills, puking,crying, overthinking. My mind is picking me apart. I’m doing this to get closer to god. I feel like this porn was pulling me away from God.

[@patryks4030]

Parkinsons? Do you mean parkinsons like symptons such as a resting tremor, or have you actually been diagnosed with parkinsons and it will never go away?

[@RiturajChattopadhyay01]

I progressed to the point where even watching those hardcore stuff wasn't enough to give me the kick i needed..so after a lot of time spent on researching and watching these types of videos I finally quited a week back but it's sure been hard.. withdrawal symptoms are not a joke.. you know how social media are these days , left instagram a few months back just a normal video was going to take me back to that deep dark past.. but I managed to defeat my urge and hope that I'll continue to do so... Stay strong guys you can do it tooo...💪💪💪just a tip(when the urge gets too strong to subdue just punch the wall or do 20 pushups , it ain't much but it helps)👌

[@BloodyHeck]

For some of us masturbation is the only form of sex we get. It's been over a year since my wife last had sex with me. Even when we did have sex, it was just a few times a year. While I'm older, sex is still something I enjoy. I don't feel I'm addicted to it, usually just 2 or 3 times a week. I can't help but feel that if I was to learn how to go without sex as long as it is between times with my wife, I probably wouldn't care about it when she would allow it. Sorry but I can't picture going without sex for the rest of my life.

[@Matt-wr5kx]

If you ain’t cheatin you ain’t tryin

[@scottr664]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bugsquashed5509]

Sex probably no longer feels like an intimate act with you, rather just a physical one with the aim being to please you. I say this as a wife in this situation; my libido sank years ago. I used to think something was wrong with me, maybe I need to relax more, eat certain foods, maybe I need new lingerie, talk to a doctor, etc… turns out my subconscious was aware of my husbands pornography use long before I was conscious of it. I could tell on a deep, instinctual level, that my husband is giving his energy to other places and I no longer excite him like I used to. Now that I am aware, and can see why, it explains things but it does not change anything for me. He stops for a week, I can tell when he does because he gropes me and tries to corner me; tries to have sex with me. Not intimate sex, but physical, release his urges using my body, sex. I don’t like that sex. He doesn’t like intimate sex anymore, because pornography and masturbation have trained his brain to be selfish, animalistic, about his urges and feel entitled to use my body. Be honest. Does your wife feel this way? Have you even tried to talk to her about it? Or are you just angry she doesn’t capitulate your selfish urges because you long abandoned intimacy?

[@BloodyHeck]

@@bugsquashed5509 Since you brought up the idea of selfish sex, I won't go into the whole story but I made the joke about her giving me a BJ. I say joke because I knew it was never going to happen. Her response to the idea of giving me a BJ was that she'd have to think about it and see if there was something I could do that would make it worth her while. Basically I'd have to bribe or buy sex from her. It made me realize that the rare times we did have sex, it was only after I did "this or that" for her. Basically I'd always had to "buy" sex from her. This is one of the reasons that men watch porn, because it portrays women who actually WANT to have sex and ENJOY it instead of what men are used to in that we have to convince or bribe a woman. You mentioned that there's a difference between intimate and physical sex. So what is that? And how would a man tell the difference? I ask because in my experience, a woman's thoughts are based on her feelings. Two men can do and say the exact same things but if her feelings for them are different, she'll assign completely different motives. I'd tell your husband that in my experience, no matter what you ever do or say, your wife will always see your sexual advances with disgust and there's nothing you'll ever be able to do to show her that you actually love her and want to have close intimacy. By contrast, your wife could meet a man in a bar during a girl's night out and, to anyone observing it, they'd know he was just trying to get laid that night, but to your wife, he'll be the most romantic and loving man ever. Why? Because she wants it to be true. So ma'am, your husband will continue to use porn because he knows you don't really want to have sex with him and you don't want to have sex with him because he uses porn and feel he doesn't have the right motives.

[@JillDinardo-mb6ii]

What about the effects on a relationship,or a marriage?

[@lisaMay1966]

I can tell my husband is back on pmo because his memory is gone. He sits for hours and has no desire to do anything. I don't even know him anymore. He's gained 60lbs. He's indulging in pmo AT WORK

[@25-8]

At work is too much, he needs help

[@efs797]

What about relapse risk during return to fitness? Spring comes early where I am and it's like the blood boils in the morning. Does exercise necessarily compromise one's quitting efforts?

[@frankkranktrangtmohammedny807]

There are TOO MANY people here who think porn addiction isn't a "real" addiction. Oh boy they couldn't be more wrong.

[@Lordfinessse]

I struggle with painful boredom and restlessness during withdrawal, I can never break through this and tend to relapse around the 8 month mark..

[@kaelanpatel4938]

explain more plz

[@alphamoose4385]

Started when i was a kid and at 33 im trying to quit....

[@randolphschreiner4479]

Im 40 been fighting this my whole life. I feel for gen z. I hate porn, hate the recovery programs, hate how the porn industry is funded by wall street. Can you tell Im going thru withdrawel symptoms?😅 I will die fighting.

[@bezbezzebbyson788]

I think occasional masturbation without porn is fine and healthy. The biggest problem is with porn it makes it addictive and i keep watching more extreme stuff each time and it feels filthy. Wish i can just reboot then just masturbate occasionally without using porn cuz masturbation is really good for stress relief.

[@UmerJan-m4j]

Did 15-18.6 Now it's 4 Days I am quiting this ...... Stay Strong boy💪