Risks of Relapse. Make a plan to avoid relapse.

Relapses can put a serious halt in your porn addiction recovery journey. This is why having a strong recovery plan is a crucial part of your journey.
In this video, Dr. Trish Leigh will discuss:
- The risk of relapse
- Early vs. late relapse
- The schedule of reinforcement
- How relapse can open the door to the hijacker
About this Porn Rewire Channel: Hi. I am Dr. Trish Leigh, a Cognitive Neuroscientist. I am on a mission to help people heal their brains from porn use. My videos are designed to help you learn that:
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[@AmanDeePSingh-gi2og]

Lost my 46 streak today but will get back on the horse and continue my journey of rewiring my brain

[@MultipleGrievance]

I learned the trick is to settle in to the struggle. I accept where I'm at, which is the maintenance phase. I do the things I need to maintain sobriety. The stuff I've learned keeps me steady & moving forward. Even if I never actually break free completely, this place is still better than being at the mercy of my disease.

[@wilcoxtam810]

Try your best to not relapse. Once you relapse it becoming very hard to get back on board. I lost a 19 day streak 2 weeks ago and I’ve been struggling since

[@francisezikeoha2887]

You can do it pick a day of social media platforms that's a good way to start again

[@mohaksethi6381]

I lost 186 brother

[@tsheposeleka4834]

I lost on a 18 day streak😭🤦🏿‍♂️last night, but I have learned a hard lesson of being disciplined to control and challenge my urges

[@alexfloressanchez1827]

The same thing happened to me, the last year I reached almost 84 days cleaned I was overconfident, I thought for a moment I quit porn and that would be like that but something happened I didn't pay the bill of brainbuddy that's a really good aplication for overcoming porn, then I beat my streak I was going to get back on track and after 3 setbacks of 3, 5 days, I reached 26 days almost one month this and I ruined it due to the same reason I didn't pay brainbuddy that guve the chance to pratice mindfulnnes have a chart that show bthe days I am cleaned and now currently I'm going two days cleaned but listen up I started diffrent than the last time, cause I was only avoiding porn I had brainbuddy on my side and was like a support, I rarely praticed mindfullnes Dr trish says we gotta stay mindufull that's so true, I started put into practice all the knowledge that I recevied even go ro a therapist and tell whats going onwith me, not isoletion, talk with friend, do healthy things, stay mindfull, set up goals, put the lesson u have learnt into practiuce, I feel this time I can beat porn once and for all, I MEAN IT, I wish you the best my buddy. we can create a group on telegram or whatsap to support us ans share tecnicques or share sopme advice that would be cooler

[@mattfinley4544]

Did you notice a difference at 19 days?

[@mackmoore9044]

Wow, Dr. Trish...so powerful. You really care about the struggles we older men are going through. I started following you a year ago when I was 72. You have made a difference in my life. Thanks so much!

[@chaos8514]

I am 27 and addicted to porn since 2011 i think i am too old now to quit porn and start a fresh life

[@tauseeqhaider3858]

@@chaos8514 No you are not brother...just start today it's never too late

[@larrykoz4009]

@@chaos8514 wish I knew what Dr. Trish is saying when I was 27. It would’ve made a huge difference in my life. Listen and listen again to her videos and realize what you’re doing to yourself. Once I realized the damage I was doing to myself quitting, was like flipping the switch. Might not be as easy for you, but you can do it. It’s worth it.

[@chaos8514]

@@larrykoz4009 yes bro stay hard.....porn/ screen technology has made many mens life soulless. Such a silent evil it is. Why the fuck no one talks about it and why its free i cant understand .....access and getting addicted is so easy i am worried about teenagers .

[@ianblackmore-allen163]

Love how Trish still comes across like she genuinely cares and wants to help us! After all those videos. Thank you so much x

[@FOotballARt07-17]

And that hijacker is the devil himself

[@ruk1on1]

Exactly

[@jantyszka1036]

Well, I'm 61 but I want to be a better person for the rest of my life, not just for myself but for those I love. Your videos are an inspiration, many thanks.

[@imagesbyayush]

I already done nofap for 2 months but relapsed when I was feeling too stressed, but i can control my urge better than previous time it really helped me

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Glad to hear it!

[@tsintsiyyamedia9918]

“You are worthy, you are lovable Dr. Thanks”

[@damiena07]

Hi Doc. Great video. 40 days plus now, I can see the hijacker slowly creeping in, but, never been addicted as such. Going to use the suggestions from your video. Thank you.

[@bobmathews9072]

Had a “mini” relapse this morning , but only to the “M” in PMO . Still haven’t O’d (or “nutted” as you Americans say) since last NYE . I think my hijacker said “go on , have a little Sunday morning treat” , but at least I managed to refuse the “P” . When I wake up tomorrow morning I can congratulate myself on my 3 week retention anniversary . Feeling happier and more energetic every day !

[@rubenbarrientos8171]

Dr. Trish you r the best :)

[@Amir-qm8er]

Thanks Dr. Trish after about 2 years and half in to you channel and learning for you and my mistakes in the journey. I'm free! I don't remember the exact day but it's been long time since my last slip. God bless you

[@hkszerlahdgshezraj5219]

I slipped on day 70 5 days ago. Got back on the horse right away. It was hard, because the hijacker was telling me that I should watch almost all day for 2-3 days, but it's fine now. I feel so much better when I don't watch.

[@tomasmichl4702]

Devil is using his dirty tricks

[@user-mg6cg1nx5v]

Loneliness thank you for being there

[@francisezikeoha2887]

staying off the social media that triggers you help in the recovery journey I uninstall my Twitter and Instagram and recently block some friends on snap chat my healing is more important than watching videos or memes

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Awesome! That is a huge step in the right direction

[@danielnixon3294]

lol my social media account on new tumblr found out it was termanated yesterday id been posting copywrited stuff to get banned they were nearly impossible to delete it im so sad they banned me not 😂😂

[@Snap_back_jack386]

Put a blocker on your phone and make sure you can never "peek" at them.. one of the hardest things I had to do, but I know it's was my biggest trigger..

[@lifeafterkings6315]

Day 59/90, nearly gave into temptation today...

[@meghakalra7543]

How is it working for you? Does it resolved your ED

[@masculinityorientation790]

Please how did you stop no gab and please get me into a group of people who are going into same things

[@lifeafterkings6315]

@@meghakalra7543 yes it does

[@lifeafterkings6315]

@@masculinityorientation790 been doing for 6 years now, Alone. It takes perseverance, I started going to the gym consistently. Do that and it will get easier. And stay from triggers like IG models or anything you see that might temp you.

[@chirinoedwin7470]

Yooo my im in the same day !!! I almost did too!

[@scottb4540]

I ordered a muse 2 hb off eBay yesterday, have a consult with you on April 30th. Looking forward to speaking with you

[@hussainalmosawi4326]

This is the first day on this channel l am Looking forward to starting the recovery journey ❤❤❤

[@francisezikeoha2887]

Good luck

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Awesome! Welcome to the journey ❤️

[@therichbuddha3277]

You're looking very energetic Dr.Trish, I hope you are recovering from the mold exposure. Thank you for this. The war rages on.

[@petermusto3704]

The hijacker is satan.

[@afzolaali]

Thank you for the video 🔥❤️

[@petrprochazka1696]

Great video!! Thank you doctor! 👍🧡🧡🧡🙏

[@tristantzara3995]

I HAVE BEEN RELAPSING MANY TIMES.PLEASE HELP ME...

[@NitishKumar-jm7ec]

10 days in .as shameful as it is i gotta admit the highest streak in over 2 years.day 4 and 5 were horrible now going through flatline where the urge is quite not that much but it will come back. this time I'm done

[@tauseeqhaider3858]

How you relapse after such a big streak ...do you still not rewire?

[@chrismatthews2904]

Awesome video💯

[@alexcomansn]

You are amazing. Honesty finally something good 👍🏻 here

[@ministermadden]

I relapsed and I'm struggling pray for me and thank you for this video

[@mathieucharbonneau2710]

I relapsed yesterday and it really screwed me up. It sounds stupid to say but nothing gives me as much pleasure as PMO. Even after months off of it, porn still has such an intense power over my mind. Its like my libido is completely tied to it. I don't know what to do anymore - it feels utterly hopeless. Even though I have a great relationship, a great job, etc. - still the greatest pleasure I can get is through alone-time PMO/edging. It feels super not fair that anything could be this addictive and stimulating.

[@raullemus8380]

Hang in there brother. It is an addiction and like drugs and alcohol probably stronger but you have to be strong too.

[@mathieucharbonneau2710]

@@raullemus8380 yeah I’ve been off of it now for a bit… it took me going through a breakup to really be determined never to watch porn again.

[@taiwohassan7113]

I had a relapse today due to high sexual urges dr and I did it on purpose!!

[@xxxlifenomorepodcast.8528]

Appreciate you Doc

[@dylanacioushesstyria9925]

She’s is a wonderful human being. But not everyone of us can drop $1000 just like that I think that’s a very reasonable price for her program,and she gives away so much in her free videos. But some of us are in a financial bind right now and can’t do the 90 day program. That’s the one thing that sucks about it like I said, I think that is a perfectly reasonable price and the free videos that she has given,you can’t put a price on, but the grand for some of us is just a little out of range

[@choolwe]

Your videos are so helpful

[@johnsantos3392]

Great video 📹 👍 👏🏻

[@ericdrake904]

Very appropriate topic. So true still winning though 🤠

[@sanjaykerur1737]

Mine is day 21 .. Today......!!!! I heard somewhere ,that we can learn an habit or leave the habit in this course of time..! Little bit reinforcement is there to grow forward !! I will not fall into false comfort zone of this fact.. I will be working on building habits that can construct me a bridge to cross this hell!!!

[@DrTrishLeigh]

Awesome! I love your mindset. It sounds like you've got the hijacker figured out!

[@danielnixon3294]

im getting better is what matters to me yes there have been times i thought i cant change this i enjoy it to much but then put a great streak in after that and can say February was my best month yet just started this on 11/22/22 i consider 2023 a transition year wont happen overnight i was into this almost 50 years.

[@helencavalida3315]

Can i request a video maam can girls relapse too? or urge

[@kevinrichard4380]

I just had a relapse with porn and masturbation now I have to start over shame and guilt that I did let people and most of all I let me down and God.

[@peterrichardson4133]

Hi Dr Trish done 10 months but still get tempted

[@edwinquintanilla3036]

On my 23rd day of no self-soothing.First time since i started.

[@markshard]

seems like I have a cycle of 3-4 days. not sure how to break this

[@oluwatomisinpauls.9899]

Hmmm... Mine looks like a week... I think when it comes to weekend we tend to relax like no effect for weekends... But I guess when we see all day like work day... We might not fall...

[@mohamedelfatih9826]

The good News is when I get relapse I get to Go back and watch your video. Hence see your smile Bless you beautiful woman ❤️❤️❤️

[@shawnaaustin3396]

Mine has always taken the path of least resistance which is why he’ll never change despite preaching against it 🙄 On another note, I live in western NC. Black Mountain actually which is by Asheville. I can literally see Grandfather mountain just to the north of me. Love it here!

[@Zulay092]

Hey Dr Trish, love your videos i'm over 3 weeks off porn and 2 weeks off masturbation, so i was wondering is it fine to listen music to feel good?

[@teddyeddytheblitzkriegbear4184]

Do you offer any one-to-one correspondence? I've developed very serious issues regarding tolerance to psychiatric medications that I strongly suspect are related to porn but never felt comfortable discussing in person; I feel you could help.

[@iaingraham4911]

Excellent 🏞️👍🇬🇧

[@josephpriester]

Think u

[@President.ballsdick]

I keep relapsing after a few days :( I feel hopeless

[@DrTrishLeigh]

I am sorry to hear that! If you have not developed a strict recovery plan, now is the time!

[@thephoenix756]

I just deleted all 600GB of porn on my first day; I am determined to change my life and become the man I have to be for my self for the future family I would like to have

[@Neet195]

Mam .i fighting with flatline and daily nightfall occur. with fatigue.it is problems or not???

[@WillieSurvive1]

I went 9-10 days without porn/masturbation, and I was convinced I didn’t need it. Then I saw a beautiful woman while I was out this past Saturday, and remembering that later that evening got me to relapse, followed by a chaser a little while later. Since then, I’ve been back to my old ways. I miss feeling like I did on that 9-10 day streak before relapsing.

[@WillieSurvive1]

@@portorportor8247a chaser in this context refers to jerking off again a little while after jerking off.

[@KagedTyrant]

Ive been getting off on porn almost every day for about three years. I'm experiencing something weird. I haven't watched porn for about maybe 40 days (I lost count) but I know it's been a while and this is the longest time I've stopped watching it. But I'm experiencing some brain fog...I lose focus, my mind is everywhere, sometimes my mind goes blank, I forget things I normally never forget, I have a hard time paying attention. Anyone got any answers ??? Thank you!!!!

[@jeremiahragira7633]

Your brain is going through what is called a flatline. These are withdrawal symptoms. THEY SUCK! Your brain is getting rewired though, that's the upside. It's the storm before the sunshine.

[@KagedTyrant]

@@jeremiahragira7633 thank you for your thoughtful response!

[@jeremiahragira7633]

@@KagedTyrantOf course friend keep going you are doing a beautiful thing! I am encouraged to try again and join the path that you are on too.

[@SimGTAandCOD]

I’m having premature ejaculation within 10 seconds during sex and on a long streak of no pmo will masturbating help maintain longer sex or do you recommend a treatment?

[@rahimmonsif6682]

the problem is that there is no end to our path I had a relapse after more than 80 days then I second one inless than 15 days

[@balajoseph8267]

Hello! 👋 Dr.Trish, you are doing a great job 👏. please I have been off porn and masturbation for 8 month Now but I feel weak, tired, dizzy, and my body do pain me alote and also I do shake. Currently I can remember things I read and am student. please can I know what's actually the problem and how to go about if?Thank you 🙏

[@kashifshuja7433]

Dr what is relapse?

[@President.ballsdick]

When you fall back into ur addiction

[@115abhinav]

Year is 2007 and I discover porn and" allied" activities through "friends"---> Didn't realise the harms it was doing to my brain/grey matter-----> my grades fell drastically(Probably adolescence, people thought)------> Didn't get a desired job---> Unemployed currently --->stumbled upon this channel in 2019(heard the hijacker analogy)--->Have been relapsing after few days ,not progressing for over 4 years now---> want to get enrolled in her program------->Don't have the money. Why? Because of this filthy habit that has almost ruined my career and life at the first place!!! VISCIOUS CYCLE!!!! SOS.

[@chaos8514]

Dont worry bro we can start new nofap journey together what sag

[@anthonylynch4737]

Triggers out of knowhere are the issues with relapse with porn that one must have the strength to avoid.

[@rafaelsilvaalbuquerque3174]

8 months

[@thetruther954]

Trish, I'll watch this later. With only words to use, I hope you can gauge my positive intent and that, at this moment, I am not being an ass. You and your Mom must have dreamed together of just the right man coming along, attractive, exciting, with a good business plan and able to separate the negatives from the positives. So you didn't have to look any further, you and your Mom were making sense and you'd found your Prince? Really, you can't see me, but I'm not an ass at the moment.

[@Đuro_Pucar_Stari]

I said I would never relapse watching porn again but it happened today. I was watching some nudity content here on KZbin (nude photoshoot of women) and you won't believe me but there is a lot of nudity here on KZbin and that was the trigger to get back to porn. Hope I will never watch neither porn nor nudity content on KZbin.

[@DrTrishLeigh]

I'm sorry to hear that! The internet can be a dangerous place when recovering from porn. The best thing to do is limit your screen time and make sure you're only following accounts that will benefit you.

[@Đuro_Pucar_Stari]

​​Can masturbation and porn cause hair loss and acne problems I'm having a bad problem with acne on the back,I heard that masturbation is responsible for low testosterone levels and therefore acne and hair loss appeared? And I'm having problems with the thoughts that I will never find a girlfriend in my life I'm 33 years old and feeling desperate 😢 Never had a sex with woman and I'm feeling anxious about it

[@josephpriester]

Like

[@thetruther954]

Trish, I was about to make a comment because I didn’t see the comment I already made. I was looking for some fresh material to go further on. This wasn’t it because of my pre-existing comment. That’s what I was trying to say. I did appreciate the response, but I don’t know if it’s scam. There are warnings about high jacking a creators identity and making responses like this. It’s suspicious because the responding channel, which does have your name in it, only has two followers. I just don’t believe it’s you.

[@kennethnick3213]

Is just watching porn relapsing or is touching relapse too?

[@phinelia]

It would be interesting to get your take on guys who actually are sexually active and are able to to fulfill their dopamine needs thru real interactions . Having multiple women to choose from , and if that’s any different as far as the sex addiction aspect of it is concerned . 🤔

[@OutSourceKings]

2nd this