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Classic symptoms of sex-withdrawl
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Sex Addiction Withdrawal Symptoms
The mental and emotional
components of sex addiction withdrawal can be intense, in particular in
the beginning, and like substance use, cause cravings. Withdrawal is
different for everyone, but in general, a person can experience bouts of
depression or anxiety, mental and physical exhaustion, mood swings,
irrational thoughts, unexplainable physical pain, irritability,
sleepiness or sleeplessness.3 The following represent porn
withdrawal symptoms experienced by a male over a period of time, with
onset starting within 48 hours of quitting.4
- Grumpiness
- Mood swings
- Headaches
- Anxiety
- Craving (a strong temptation to look at porn, called the seven-day craving)
One to Three Weeks Post Porn
- Zombie-like state
- Low energy levels (up to two months)
- Inability to focus
- Social awkwardness
- Low sex drive
- Loneliness
Days 30 to 60
- Random temptations
- Outbursts of overwhelming emotion
- Insomnia
- Depression
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Posted on : Nov 17, 2018
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Commented on Nov 28, 2018
I went two years with no porn..nothing even close to porn...It wasn't easy, but I did it!!
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