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Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by Adam Smith, Apr 10, 2015.

  1. Adam Smith

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    I've recently resigned myself to stop watching pornography. Ever since I've been feeling much more awake and focused. Has anyone else done this? Are there studies to support this?
     
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    I don't think it has to do with porn for me, but if I jerk off (and don't spend too long) once a day as opposed to 2-3 times a day I usually feel better throughout the day
     
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    I haven't ever understood the appeal of porn...

    Does this mean I've always been more awake and focused? :surprised
     
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    There's nothing wrong with porn...Two hot guys fucking each other...So, what's the problem?
     
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    Only difference I've noticed in my anecdotal experience is that I'm more horny when I don't watch porn for long stretches of time.
     
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    I love porn.
     
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    High-five!
     
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    I've been trying to quit, haven't gone after porn or jacked off in six weeks. I've noticed several things

    I feel better, physically and mentally

    I have an easier time focusing on my homework

    I sleep better

    Personally, I think the whole issue stems from a lack of self control, so once you start trying to get that under control, which is a pretty big deal, you start figuring out how to procrastinate less, workout more, get up on time, so forth.
     
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    After doing some research, I found that porn does actually mess with your brain. Mostly if you do it too often. That said, eventually you develop resistance to the dopamine that floods your brain so you look for more hardcore stuff. Apparently the frontal lobe also shrinks as this happens with most addictions.

    I agree with your experiences from quitting.

    So, I'm not going to touch the stuff ever again...
     
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    I found an article in the link below and it's really helpful. It has many great points. If you find you are happier when you don't watch porn, then go with what makes you happier and more productive. It sounds like you are a goal oriented person and you are concerned with how this is affecting you. Just do whats best for you, that's what's important.

    What I Wish I'd Known Before Watching Porn | Lauren Dubinsky
     
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    No I don't really care for porn. I prefer my

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    Hehe :lol:
     
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    Sexual stimulation (from sex, masturbation, or porn) definitely causes expression of specific neurotransmitters and other physiological reactions in the brain.

    Porn, for some people, can have an extremely strong interaction with neurotransmitters, similar to heroin or cocaine. So for those who are prone to dependency and addictive behaviors, it can definitely be numbing.

    So it totally makes sense that if you cut it out after using it pretty regularly that your body's neurotransmitter system will be a lot more balanced and probably result in clearer thinking.
     
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    Is that true? :icon_sad: ugh now I'm gonna have to go to porn rehab :dry:
     
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    Well, according to this guy, porn kills young mens sexual performance. Which if you think about makes sense cause watching porn excessively can cause an arousal addiction.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSF82AwSDiU
     
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    It's like that episode of Seinfeld.
     
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    I'm trying to clean up my language. That includes the typed word. :icon_bigg But thanks for the information. :lol: