Beating Porn Addiction

Guys, I just went through what is probably the WORST day of my life. Hear me out, I’m 52 days in.
About 4 days ago I came down with a flu, so bad that I couldnt think to get out of my house, with a fever of 103. This lasted for about 3 days, and is continuing till today with my fever almost gone.
I got this flu 49 days into my streak. and on the clock; as soon as i got the flu, that night i had an intense sexual dream which led to a wet dream. Now, even though wet dreams are natural, it feels like you have relapsed, i think mainly because your hormones are everywhere. it feels like you fapped one out to porn. and god knows that the anxiety that comes after a relapse is terrible. I spent 2 days in bed, not being able to do anything. While I had the 102 fever I was getting panic attacks around the clock every hour. I was penduluming between trying not to die and wildly hyperventilating. this lasted ALL DAY. I felt so trapped. I couldnt go for a walk, I couldnt meditate, I couldnt sleep. THEN i had another sexual dream which made my anxiety that much worse. I literally thought I was gonna die. I was whispering “what the fuck, what the fuck” while seeping tears. no joke. Never did i think when I quit this addiction this type of day would come. It was horrifying. And I have a test tomorrow and 2 college classes. how the fuck am i supposed to do that i dont know.

Im still going strong though. Fuck i just needed to vent. Hope yall are staying strong too.

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So many posts about porn addiction lately…

First, let’s address your flu if we can. Do you have health insurance? Are you able to get some medication to help? A fever that high for that long sounds like bad news.

Regarding your recovery, congrats on 52 days, that is fantastic! Are you working a program? Do you have a support group outside this forum? Have you thought about the addiction in terms of lust and not exclusively porn? I consider myself a lust addict and, while it did originate with porn in my youth, it was progressive and took me to some very dark places.

Yikes! The dreams are the worst!! I end up avoiding sleep just because of them. Man, there’s gotta be some kind of solution for that. :frowning:
Hope you’re feeling better now.

I find illness to be one of my larger triggers for using too. You’re stuck at home with tons of unexpected free time. Also, it’s an escape. You forget about your discomfort while you engage in you addiction.
Porn was like a comfy blankie I could hide under and forget the rest of the world. I’ve realized that the shame and anxiety associated with it aren’t worth the brief, unfulfilling pleasure that it offers. Joy is what I’m trying to find now. It is fulfilling and restorative.
I know this doesn’t help with the problem at hand but I can definitely relate. Good luck and speedy recovery (from the flu anyway) :grin: