Headaches, anxiety and no energy :(

carter77

New Member
Guys, it has been so helpful to finally find a site like this. For several years, I have wondered why I can't be intimate with my partner and now I understand. It could have recked my relationship... and I suppose it still can if I can't fix my issues. It all makes sense yet it never ever crossed my mind that PIED is the cause behind my lack of intimacy.

So, after spending a lot of time reading up on this site, I instantly 'unplugged' from porn. It is now day 4 and I have had constant headaches, I've been overanxious with this impending sense of doom and have zero energy. Doesn't help that I injured my foot so I can't get to the gym or even walk the dog. Is this natural - to be so depressed after 'unplugging'?  If so, how long does this phase normally last?  Is there anything any of you have done to help make it easier at first?  Would meds help to correct dopamine levels?

Thanks for all the contributions to this forum... I just wish I found it 3 years ago!
 

Viper

Well-Known Member
You've come to the right place.
To answer your question, yes, withdrawl symptoms will hit you like a hammer.
I'm surprised it's getting you 4 days in.
It's a rewarding journey but a bumpy ride.
This hasn't exactly been a good week for me and I'm 2 months in.

But I've had good days as well. Just remember...it gets better.
 

Alex4572

Member
I wish this site was around when I was 14 years old, man.

Like Viper said, it's going to get worse before it gets better. Don't worry it's been 3 weeks for me. You're not alone man. I've had insomnia just this Monday.
 

carter77

New Member
Thanks, guys. I found that some meds I use to take when I was 17 (Tryptophan) for anxiety helped me once again last week. It has still been a tough week but getting some sleep and calming the nerves a bit has helped.
 

fugu

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Boomer said:
Guys, it has been so helpful to finally find a site like this. For several years, I have wondered why I can't be intimate with my partner and now I understand. It could have recked my relationship... and I suppose it still can if I can't fix my issues. It all makes sense yet it never ever crossed my mind that PIED is the cause behind my lack of intimacy.

So, after spending a lot of time reading up on this site, I instantly 'unplugged' from porn. It is now day 4 and I have had constant headaches, I've been overanxious with this impending sense of doom and have zero energy. Doesn't help that I injured my foot so I can't get to the gym or even walk the dog. Is this natural - to be so depressed after 'unplugging'?  If so, how long does this phase normally last?  Is there anything any of you have done to help make it easier at first?  Would meds help to correct dopamine levels?

Thanks for all the contributions to this forum... I just wish I found it 3 years ago!

I have had similar features during my reboot. My anxiety has DRAMATICALLY improved in the last 6 months. The first year of my reboot I experienced sporadic panic attacks the were coordinated with my orgasms (and I have only had orgasms with my girlfriend during my reboot).I never had panic attacks or severe anxiety until I quit porn, too!

Keep going and don't get discouraged in the process! This is a long but immensely rewarding joruney.
 
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