Porn Induced ADHD: How Watching Porn Decreases Focus. (w/ Dr. Trish Leigh)

[@DannyTruthMagnified]

Appreciate you for helping with this fight against, probably, the biggest physio-psychological weapon ever dropped on humanity.

[@lanelmuhammad]

Oh for sure! It has almost everyone you look at which is so sad

[@CerealKiller1991]

Adhd???

[@DannyTruthMagnified]

ADHD symptoms. Most of the neurological problems heavy porn users describe fit ADHD symptoms.

[@DannyTruthMagnified]

I've experienced it myself. Nobody is here just because somebody told them something. We are here because we've actually experienced this stuff. I started my journey to break away from porn because I noticed I couldn't get an erection with a real woman after watching porn and masturbating so much. When I started paying attention to how it was affecting me, I started to notice other things that would change with time when I would abstain from it for large amounts of time. I know this information is legit for experience. Maybe it's just not for you.

[@joselara7848]

@@lanelmuhammad I speed skate alot to get my mind busy.

[@aduansere1]

It's might be a bit early but after 3 months of staying away from porn my level of focus has increased soo much. Easy to now understand things I found very difficult to.

[@hopree2839]

Thanks for sharing bro... I wanna try it myself too

[@zeaphr]

Thanks for this comment I want to rid myself of this problem.

[@cobragolf12]

Yea after 4 months and my focus is still not there

[@Michedelic9]

It's worse when you have ADHD since childhood, and you have porn addiction which is reinforced by the same ADHD. The only thing that gave me the strength to turn my life around was the brutal breakup I had with my Borderline ex-gf. I have decided to quit porn and cannabis since then, and work on me and my own issues.

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Beautiful. Congratulations. Thanks for sharing. Seems like a rocking out in the right direction. 💪🏽

[@piks3543]

Never thought cannabis affect your ability to focus. I smoke when i was teen and it help me a lot to be more focus and get the work done within a small amount of time. Btw, i'm only 22 now. I stop smoking since i've finished college, and the reason why i've stop is because it is still illegal here in my country and planning to consume again till i can manage to do homegrown.

[@piks3543]

Anyways, wish you all the best brother & i hope you become the man that you wanted to be.

[@ellisjackson3355]

Props to you for quitting porn AND weed. Many people think that weed solves all problems. I've smoked it a little bit when I was younger and honestly I feel like it might have negatively affected my brain

[@ChrrolloDI]

@@piks3543 anything with the ability to impair your dopamine will affect your focus. All drugs can potentially do this.

[@splittyification]

I’ve quit so many times and found myself back… these videos help a lot with understanding how to stay on the right path and keep fighting. Thank you

[@mojtabarafizadah7702]

how long usually did it take for you to relapse?

[@splittyification]

@@mojtabarafizadah7702 it varies from time to time, the longest I’ve stopped was 2 years, sometimes it was a couple of weeks. Right now I’m 2 weeks away from being clean for a year.

[@robertmitchell8630]

Porn Interracial had me thinking all white women had a secrete dark cravings wanted us black men Got a ride Awakening

[@pike101000]

Thank you so much Dr. Leigh. I thought I was becoming dumber but now I know what has been hampering my ability to focus and concentrate. School used to be really easy for me. I thought I was lazy because studying has always been so hard for me so I just stopped studying. You're doing the Lord's work🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@DrTrishLeigh]

This habit will suck the life out of you. Leave it behind and you will jazz yourself back up. Go for it!

[@potassium_cyanide_boy8515]

Successfully survived Flatline. I nomore feels unnecessary urges. Thank you mam 🙏. Everytime i come to yours channel, i learn something new which help me and motivated me to pursue my NoFap.

[@divinekorie3141]

Aye that great news keep moving forward ✊🏿

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Excellent! Congratulations on your survival. Now it’s time to thrive! You got this.

[@mr.s.1324]

Perfect! Congrats :) How long are you in your journey?

[@potassium_cyanide_boy8515]

@@mr.s.1324 I usually don't count days (as i think NoFap should be normal for me and should be my lifestyle. Like i don't count no of times i breathe in a day because it is normal to me. Similarly i want NoFap to be normal for me) but estimate is 45 - 50 days

[@2foolish]

ADHD is my biggest reason for quitting this addiction

[@2foolish]

@Akshu's world huge improvements, huge. unbelievable how I managed to live my life with this addiction

[@HammadBashir001]

Tell me about it. I feel like I've this now. I overthink a lot. I also can't focus and sit for a long time. I've tried nofap many times but relapse usually. How did you quit ... please explain

[@mamadoubah7949]

Anytime I watch your videos I feel like you are directly talking to me. Thank you for all your work.

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Great. I am talking to you 😉. You’re welcome. I’m glad to be able to help you. 👩‍🏫

[@tomdixon1213]

When i see my life improve because of videos like Dr. Leigh’s, i have to say that KZbin is one of the great miracles of the 21st century. Please keep up the great videos and great work Dr Leigh…

[@Romello.a]

Wow I couldn't study in college and had no focus. And was watching pmo EVERY SINGLE DAY. I'm so glad I'm on the path of recovery.

[@DJcyberslash]

Great video. I have regained my productivity since I have given up frequent pron usage.

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Awesome. I’m so glad to hear that. Keep cranking it out!

[@DrRakan-rs5lu]

Iam in medical school my biggest issue from pirn is not pied😅 it is the lack of focous and concentration and the bad memory. My way into recovery

[@cnopy]

How long does it take to recover you brain back to the normal.. akhi???

[@DrRakan-rs5lu]

It depends on many factors as the age you started watching porn how long you have been watching it the intensity of the scenes all these factors and they maybe also many other factors. I think the longest may take up to 12 months still not accurate but from others experiences in the beginning it harder to stop cold turkey try to minimize it up to once a week the start expand the spaces its not the best approach but it is working to me

[@cnopy]

@@DrRakan-rs5lu Thanks. i started watching it at the age of 12 to 13 and now I'm 21. 🥺

[@DrRakan-rs5lu]

@@cnopy you are on safe place no worries. If can eliminate any erotic content out of your life it would be better sexy half naked women all that

[@cnopy]

@@DrRakan-rs5lu yes even little immodesty can trigger it

[@therealist2000]

I’m diagnosed with ADHD and I once quit watching porn for exactly 57 days and my focus improved dramatically. This led me to believe that I didn’t need stimulants but rather non stimulants to help with my executive dysfunction and impulse control. Also, a diet that doesn’t cause glucose spikes and crashes helps a lot.

[@renaissanceman9034]

Getting rid of porn and learning to play the piano worked wonders for my ADHD issues. Can only recommend.

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Beautiful. Thanks for the comment.

[@LaMeraNonga02]

This has absolutely has given me the calmness I have needed for over a year! These symptoms are real! I work as a courier and driving was a extremely difficult and anxiety came up due to that. Foggy memory, not being able to stay in the moment and feeling numb or alienated. Thanks so much for this information, now I know what I need to do!

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Beautiful. I am so glad to be able to help.

[@SPORTSXTRAGH]

You just described my educational journey. I was the best student EVER! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@christopherstrickland4177]

God Bless you Dr. Leigh! I was an all A student that fell off as I was growing up as my porn use increased. This message is very eye opening.

[@jesusorduna4798]

This videos got me taking notes every time. So that’s my pattern: Dr. Trish Leigh uploads a video, I take out my pen and a notebook

[@TheAO84]

I love all of your videos. Great motivator to stay away from porn even though it can be challenging.

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Thank you. 🙏🏻

[@sarge115Jr]

Thank you for this. I recognize ALL of these symptoms in myself. I’m gonna get well if it kills me!! I can’t wait to get “sober”.

[@amirrhodesve791]

So does that mean porn makes organic adhd even worse? I’ve always been a slow learner, even though I’ve always tried to be more attentive and i could be really interested into a topic but I still never to get it into my stupid brain. I found porn at a very young age and can’t remember what I was like before porn.

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Yes. It can. I am going to be doing a whole segment in October on ADHD and pornography for ADHD awareness month. Stay tuned.

[@lanelmuhammad]

@@DrTrishLeigh perioddd!!!! Yes!!

[@purpose6113]

I freaking new it. One of the things I noticed very tangeably when I rebooted, was that I was very present. Like, I stopped being a distracted person that is all over the place. I've also been known for being very lethargic (like a sloooow person). That went away as well. It was very tangeable. Definitely not placebo. PD. I'm speaking in past tense bc I relapsed after a little bit more than a year of being porn free, I went back to the struggle and everything came back

[@PakkiNakki]

how come you relapsed after a year of being sober? asking because so far im on my 2nd longest porn-free streak and i feel that this could be it, i could kick the habit. of course, i am aware that i could relapse almost any moment.

[@bobil0l]

Did your cognition go worse?

[@josephpriester236]

Dr.trish I'm going to keep watching your videos

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Thanks! I really hope you do.

[@divinekorie3141]

Thanks Dr. Trish for the video I was waiting for it and it definitely answered some questions of mine

[@DrTrishLeigh]

You’re welcome. I am putting together a new playlist that will come out in October, for ADHD awareness month. It will be completely on ADHD and its relationship to pornography use and of course focusing on what you can do to help your brain work better so you can think better. Look for it!

[@suntunetech]

Well, the knowledge is never out of time ❤

[@marcoolinho]

Keep up the good work, your channel is awesome and helpful! I love your personality also.

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Thank you. I appreciate your support. Truly.

[@TheReubenKincaid]

After the usual daily session today, you know that regret you feel because tomorrow is the day you’ll stop...I said a prayer. ..) Lord, Please help me stop. Well on KZbin I have not sought out anything like these videos...no self help no nuthin’ and this afternoon one of the Dr ‘s Videos showed up....randomly...So ill take it as an answer and start here....thanks

[@wailbouabid]

Please post as much as possible ..it really helps fighting the hijacker ...I clicked that ringbell ..whenever u post I watch ....

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Wonderful. Keep watching. I am here for you.

[@bobbybernard5977]

I love your channel it’s been helping so far for the past few days. I’m doing the best i can by taking a one day at the time and avoid porn as much as i can.

[@hardgladiator8378]

Dr trish.. Thank u so much.. With your videos and your explaintion now i understand every thing that i was going throu.. Thank u so much 🙏🙏

[@DrTrishLeigh]

You’re welcome. I’m glad to be able to help you.

[@HimWhoIsI0002]

my attention needs SERIOUS improvement, this is so helpful thanks for equipping me with knowledge as to what fucked!

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Stay tuned… I will have new playlists in October for ADHD awareness month let’s crank up your attention and focus. This way you can rock out your best life.

[@redwannurbenur8542]

That is really informative, please keep it up.

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Thanks, will do!

[@saudademoods8926]

Beautiful lady with a lot of knowledge and wisdom...thank you.

[@northernbrent6334]

Thanks so much!! You’re channel is very helpful!

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Excellent. I’m glad to be able to help you.

[@richardsoderkvist6383]

I thank God for Dr Trish and Pure Life Ministries they are a great help to me.

[@qazwsxedc4132]

Thank you … your channel is really inspiring. I wish you all the best in your practice and business

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Thanks. This channel and work is a personally inspired mission. I am dedicating myself to it to help the world. Thanks for your support.

[@mohamedelfatih9826]

Your style melt my heart ❤️

[@rajaniverma1297]

Grateful to your video dr. Trish . Can't thank enough

[@susanpost403]

An exact description of my life…

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Time to level up.

[@LonelyGamr]

i like what youre doing here doc. im 30 and i went to a all boys high school way back when, and thats when the internet with porn was blowing up early 2000's and cause i was at that all boy school when i got home i was addicted big time on porn. wish i was aware about the side affects cause it did effect my personality

[@DrTrishLeigh]

I am sorry to hear that this is been your journey. I, hopefully, will be able to help you leave it behind. You can heal your brain and get back to the best version of yourself. Thanks for the support, stay tuned…

[@sanketvaria9734]

your question is hard to answer because I didn't like to study in school, and I am a creative person so I always used to daydream and zone out. On the flip side, in my college years, I was an A student because the field was of my favourite that is animation. If anything, I am becoming more forgetful now days and less focused, difficulty in understanding stuff a little bit. So I believe, it's porn induced.

[@silentthriller]

Dr. Trish, the work you're doing is so important. Thank you.

[@blatantjourney477]

i haven't even watch the video yet but thank you for posting videos on this subject as many people struggle with porn addiction and even though they might not watch it some will try to quit thanks to you

[@tonybinder9392]

This was a very helpful video! It makes a lot of sense. I was exposed to pornography at a young age, I believe 10 maybe younger. Pornography induced ADHD makes a lot of sense to me when I look at back at times when I struggled with school. I had other things going on in my life but this was also part of it. Thank you for the work that you do! ✝️💕

[@gideondavid30]

I have severe anxìety obsessions. Only porn soothens that. I have gone a year and months without porn or masturbation. Cravings never go away.

[@zexu]

Stay strong guys!

[@seandenny6430]

I appreciate the great advice and break down on the issue but just once just once I want to see someone here who isn't selling me something after talking about such serious issues.

[@lifelonglearner2285]

Hi Dr.Trish, a subscriber from India. You nailed it when you. Explained about how porn effected a good student. That is me and all these days I never knew that porn was the reason for my downfall. I am determined to get back my life on track and your videos are aiding me in the journey. Thank you for all your efforts.

[@carlosibanez2763]

Thanks Doc! You're a savior!♡♡♡

[@keshavluitel2380]

I am very excited. Today is my first day. As I watched your videos I got to know so much. Thank you so much doctor. May god bless you. Hare Krishna 🙏

[@darkknight-vw9ko]

Gud lukk bro,im on my 10th day def feeling a lot better now,carry on we can do it

[@bradb4103]

I just enrolled in your Brain Training 101 and have the Muse on the way. I am about at the 180 day mark of my reboot and I am no where near I thought I would be as far as being able to think clearly and go about my instrumental activities of daily living. I am hoping this is the missing piece in my recovery.

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Sweet. It sounds like you’re doing great and it will be a pivotal piece for your long-term success. Congratulations. I know you’ll enjoy it and I know it will help.

[@ayumelove]

What does the Brian training 101 consist of?

[@josephpriester9034]

I'm going to do my best

[@martymccartan4519]

Thank you so much for this Dr!

[@LucaxTellex]

Could you explain what is that headband that you mentioned, and where is it available?

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Yes. I made one video about it, and the link for it is below. This link has a 15% off discount that shows up in the cart if you are interested. mbsy.co/Vg8Tr

[@Ahmad-tv4vy]

My parents still don't allow me to have a social life what can I do? I'm relapsing again and again. Iam a 20 yr old once I held a streak up for 2 and half months but now I can't hold it for more than 2 weeks. The school stress gets to my mind and I keep pressing the anxiety kill switch. I want to socialise, I have deleted social media VPN and video games. I even workout 4 days a week but without socializing outside of School I may not make it to no gap and no porn. I have a friend who is on his day 431 of no porn, I want to do the same and he keeps telling me that socializing outside of school helps create emotional stability and that it's a breakthrough for managing stress and unwanted thoughts

[@Enmanuel_V6]

This is what happened to me starting last year and I realized it was after the genre got more intense even though I started at 12 and now I’m 24

[@Mr-ep2qi]

Best video that Ive seen by you so far. Great topic: one of the worst downsides to pornography that rarely gets talked about, thank you for shedding light on it. Tremendous use of logic in your reasoning about ruling out adult onset adhd btw

[@youtubeaccountserio2633]

Mcgregor

[@markwalker2307]

Good broadcast ! Thank you ! Very hopefilled and encouraging.

[@nazcarcup]

9:43 I love loaded questions!

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Seriously, right!?!

[@Rizwan-Ali-khan]

I am 90% recovered bro,,, you can ask me any question related to it.

[@saranshpandey5890]

How bro .

[@seandenny6430]

What was the difference you noticed in focus? Like specifically

[@badr1522]

Thank you for your effort

[@dannymorales2139]

Lord Jesus, I place my faith in You today. Please forgive me for resisting You & running from You. I accept Your sacrifice on the cross for me. Thank You for dying for my sin! Please wash me of sin. Please fill me afresh w/the Holy Spirit & guide me to a group of strong Christians who will pray for me & encourage me daily in purity. Thank You, Jesus, Amen

[@mekman4]

Thank you!

[@inderpreetsingh4417]

Amazing video! Please make some videos on how to eradicate an ejaculation addiction habit! Thanks!

[@Trancer006]

So what's that headband do?

[@georgecupac1202]

YES , I was absolutely terrible in school at a young age. Special, some would call it.

[@Lulu-mj2fi]

The link doesnt work anymore?

[@kohlikali2735]

Talk about people who r in their early 20s and do not have a relationship and not in a job( a college goer)... And that too spend theri time lonely with internet in this pandemic time..how to deviate those thoughts???? Expecting ur reply Thank u in advance...(if possible come KZbin live session it will be very useful to ask basic doubts about reboot )

[@111mrs]

Even after the 20s had no job and relationship what can do

[@OgalinoAlvin]

I need to hire you as a my coach. I think this might be what has been messing me up.

[@DrTrishLeigh]

I would love to help. Time to become the best version of yourself ;-) pornbrainreboot.org/

[@joselara7848]

@@DrTrishLeigh Nice 🙂

[@FarrisMatheny]

Thank u

[@evp911]

There could be other things that make it seem organic adhd. It could be trauma, it can be addiction to video games, and finally porn in combination with the first two I mentioned.

[@josephpriester236]

Dr.trish u help on some day

[@ForeignbornPatriot]

Dear Doc, correct me if I'm wrong but our self control is dictated by the activity of our frontal cortex? So, then at some point in male arousal the frontal cortex disconnects and consequences be dammed and we proceed moving forward in the satisfaction of our desires till climax is obtained? Just shooting in the dark here...

[@eloyhbermudez]

what you think of dopamine reset and video games , and how does this could be related to porn

[@mahmoudsaad6589]

I really love you ma'am 💚💚 thanks for everything ❤️

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Thank you. I am so glad to help.

[@OFFICIALRAMKO]

I have ADHD/ADD, and have really hard time to quit this garbage completely. I have decreased it tho.

[@DrTrishLeigh]

I’m glad to hear you’re decreasing it. Keep going.

[@Lulu-mj2fi]

I appreciate you being so thorough and realizing that though it may he similar, it's not 100% the same. As someone who has ADHD and is struggling, I realize it's a lot more complex than the name gives off! I was a little nervous reading the title of your video but you cleared it up right away, thank you❤

[@BrandonP8176]

Your videos are very helpful Trish! You explain things very well, and make it easy for us to understand.

[@samirhatraf]

thank you

[@kzsotto7375]

Great advocacy !

[@JSHRDast]

Thank you so much.

[@bobhuisbaas1]

Thnx doc !

[@jaystreet4004]

I got introduced to porn at a very young age. I was sexually abused by my stepdad. I have ADHD and I have anxiety plus depression. I can't get a erection with my wife. I believe it's the porn that gave me erectile dysfunction.

[@othersideimages]

Dr. Trish, I have clinically based ADHS - I apply something called Neuro-Feedback, only had three sessions so far but it seems to help me focus by stimulation through electricity stimulating sessions that last about 30 minutes and are repeated each week for about four months. Do you have an opinion about that? Does it resemble the device you are talking about in this video?

[@andrewrentuaya9510]

Now i know why i have failing grades during college. Not only was i lazy i had a porn binge in youngers days. What a waste, too bad it carried out until my late 20s and its just now i came to realize that i was whacking my brain. I hope its not too late for me...

[@timhiltz6323]

Can you do a topic about ibs or crohns from porn withdrawal.

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Yes. I can definitely talk about how it’s related to the brain pattern. Our guts have more neurotransmitters Then we know. I will talk about it. Thanks for the suggestion ;-)

[@wealthyepictemophilia6932]

I really appreciate this content. You will save many teenagers who are struggling with life due to porn addiction. We are trusting so hard to stop this bad habit. 🙏🏻

[@nathanielthibault9539]

Pretty sure I have this

[@josephpriester236]

Dr. Trish hi

[@kcs4652]

Does porn induced adhd effect you after you’ve stopped ? I have stopped for a week and a half now and I’ve haven’t even been able to concentrate or focus even when I’m on my phone looking at memes.

[@DrTrishLeigh]

That is withdrawal. It has similar effects but the neural mechanisms can be different. As you stay away from the screen for a longer time. It will be easier for you to think. Keep going.

[@no-de3lg]

Im start taking concerta and Ritalin because im suffering from memory loss very severe and been struggling because I went to many doctors not a single one took me seriously or believed me and I cannot work because have difficulty even remembering roads and spatial memory also adhd shrinks the brain same as depression because neurotoxic

[@DrTrishLeigh]

I could help you. I definitely believe you. if you are in a position to work with me check out my website. drtrishleigh.com/

[@karimsaidi8123]

How long does it take to go

[@fraggerfr8130]

Does ejaculating cause cancers or any other diseases?

[@xZyrux]

If you already have ADHD, will the addiction make it worse?

[@Kingsston5612]

Can i get out of watching porn if I want to??

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Yes you can. Watch my videos, subscribe, implement the brain tip strategies at the end of the videos and keep moving forward. Progress not perfection. You got this.

[@ashog1426]

I am a couple of days in I am not going to tempt myself this time really burned those bridges

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Great. I am glad to hear that. Burn those bridges! No going back.

[@java8381]

Dr. Trish, how would I know if it's porn induced in my case or not because based on what you said about learning being easy and what have you at a young age wasn't always the case but in certain subjects that were harder than others. Also, I was exposed to pornography's at a young age, but I didn't view it too often until I was in my teens, but even then compared to in more recent times, I didn't view as a often, as that was pre-digital era with vhs. Also, what about other symptoms of ADHD, because other than having a hard time getting stuff done sometimes, I don't forget things or start a bunch of things without finishing them, or other characteristics of ADD or ADHD. I've looked into your programs, and I'd be interested in the 90 or 30 day programs, but unfortunately the prices are a bit steep. Are those reasonable prices in those types of treatments in general? Please don't take my doubt the wrong way, I really appreciate your information, as I've struggled with pornography use and all of it's effects for a long time now, and I'm 40 already, so I'd like some definitive change and improvement in my life.

[@kets6613]

When a bad porn urges hit....Why any good knowledge , life goals , career, don't come in mind...Why We go to the Porn sites to get destroy brain.... 2 days earlier this happened with me....I mean to say why porn is so addictive...So that by a single urge i forgot my dream , my life goals and my aim ??? Please tell Mam

[@DrTrishLeigh]

I’ve made lots of videos on that subject. Check them out. I explain it all in detail. Long story short, the changes your brain mechanisms so that you go back for a quick reward and lose sight of long-term gains. This can become very destructive overtime. Subscribe and keep watching the videos.

[@bambamquiescence]

I presume that there are peer reviewed studies that back this up. It's not just a KZbin video with wild speculation is it? Surely a PhD wouldn't do that... Would they?

[@BANGINGONSTREET]

let me tell you something. I was addicted since I was 8-9 and I dont know if I have the real adhd or porn induced adhd. but the thing I know that from elementary school I was so confused in and frustrated in studying for my exams. I lose focus quickly , I was hyperactive and more. but the thing is. I am just scared to have the real adhd because I will suffer my whole life. and by the way Im 15 and till that day I cant focus in studying exams , reading, talking , or even listening to someone......