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Were there withdrawal symptoms in your case? If so, what were they? Years ago I read that withdrawal symptoms are an essential part of the definition of addict
by bloak 5y ago
Were there withdrawal symptoms in your case? If so, what were they?
Years ago I read that withdrawal symptoms are an essential part of the definition of addiction, but probably "addiction" has become a somewhat broader concept since then. The article says you "might" also experience withdrawal symptoms, and I don't think I've heard of people addicted to gambling, for example, suffering from any specific withdrawal symptoms, though even quite mildly addictive drugs like coffee can have recognisable withdrawal symptoms.
EDIT: For the avoidance of doubt, I am not claiming that addiction requires withdrawal symptoms.
- camjohnson26 5y agoThere’s a Reddit support group for recovering porn addicts, the stories over there are pretty interesting. One of the withdrawal symptoms mentioned is a total lack of interest in sex that they call “flatlining.”https://nofap.com/porn-addiction/ https://nofap.com/porn-addiction/
- tenuousemphasis 5y agoThere's a fine line between support group and cult...
- amanaplanacanal 5y ago
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- GenZRiseUp 5y agoI couldn't sleep for the first few days because although my body was tired, my mind was expecting to watch some sort of carnal entertainment. I also felt an uncomfortable rush of blood in my left temple everytime I wanted to indulge again, but that could be purely psychological, I don't know.