Day 10 fog and anxiety Help!

Hey guys, sorry I don't have a journal yet. I need to get answers from people who have been through these withdraws. I was living in a fog today. Anytime I saw a remotely attractive girl my heart would start to beat faster while at the same time I would start to feel really sad and anxious. I feel almost like I'm extremely hungover and and I did something embarrassing while I was drunk. My body knows a very easy way of fixing these feelings and its driving me Insane. I have been fighting the urge to end my 10 day streak all day long. I was fine up until today, this is my first attempt at truly quitting after 15 years and I feel like I have hit a brick wall. I plan to start a journal tomorrow and I hope I can start it as day 11. 

I'm wondering if these feelings are normal and if so how long did they last? I almost feel like I should be rocking back and forth in the corner right now.

They are normal considering what you're going through. Your brain is wired to masturbate to porn for a sexual release, but it gets better. I can't say when specifically as everyone is different. But you can do it because it means something to you.

What I've done whenever I had flashbacks or urges to watch is actually sit there and think about them. Not let the fantasy play through, but I'd break down the feeling. Why do I feel this way? Why this particular flashback or thought? Etc. i like to think it calms me down a bit and actually makes me aware of the moment instead of just letting my subconscious pull me along.

Don't ever give up on yourself.

            The anxiety is the absolute worst part for me. For almost a month now I've had constant anxiety about nothing that NEVER goes away. It's seriously the shittiest thing ever but it will make us stronger in the long run. Just tough it out and know that there are major changes going on in your body, and that you are going to come out on top, because you are worth every bit of pain and discomfort you will experience. Just be prepared to feel the shittiest you've ever felt.

            Just a question: have you been experiencing shortness of breath/ tight breathing that supplements your anxiety?

Why don't you get anxiety medication from your doc. And you need willpower to get off porn. part of growing up

Madaemosewa said:

Why don't you get anxiety medication from your doc. And you need willpower to get off porn. part of growing up

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He is right about the willpower thing. Its hard for the first 20 - 30 days or so ( well for me ), but after that , the road is smoother.

Anyways , your going throug a normal phase. Anxiety , panic attack, obsessive, worried, suicidal thoughts....  The list is long.
Whatever you do , just don`t relieve yourself with PMO , but try to do things that will boost your "happy" hormones like meditating, running, pushing weights at the gym or at home, and TRY to avoid medication, but if you really can't then go for it.
And think positive all the time.For every negative thought try to add a positive one to balance. And ALWAYS smile.
Best of luck