@ Clearlyseeengnow
( I'm 53 ). I have full support of my wife in this endeavor and feel blessed . I suppose my question at this time is how long the process lasts. I've lost all arousal ( physically ) and it shakes me up a bit. Any pointers? Thanks.
I too had lost all arousal, but the reboot helped me get it all back.
There is not a for sure answer to your question "how long the process lasts" as everyone is different. With that said, there are a few things to go over.
The reboot process is not always linear, some guys have a few good days followed by bad ones as their brains reboot. There are a few things that often occur:
Withdrawal symptoms happen fairly quickly to some rebooters, but not all, typically in the form of increased stress and anxiety, or loss of concentration, along with intense cravings for some addicts. There are some guys who feel really good for a week or two then go into what is called the "flatline" where libido and physical arousal vanishes for weeks/months. Some guys have multiple flatlines during a reboot, they tend to get shorter in length as time goes by.
For guys over 40, their flatlines usually last from 2-8 weeks, they tend to be longer for guys who started earlier in life on internet porn. Some younger guys like myself can flatline for months, and our reboots can take 3-6 months or longer. Mine took 9 until I could have successful sex, I started by reboot when I was 23, was using high-speed internet porn almost daily since I was 12.
Some guys recover within a few weeks, they probably had not developed addiction related brain changes and just needed to give their brains and bodies a quick rest. A lot of older guys recover within 4-12 weeks, then you have plenty young guys or guys who have used internet porn for many years who need 3-6 or longer to regain erectile health.
Again, there is no way to know how long your reboot is going to take literally everyone is different and there are many variables at play. Prepare for the long haul and make up your mind that you will do whatever it takes. I promise this process regardless of it's length is worth it.
I hope the best for you. Welcome to the Nation