It definitely does. I’m honestly tired of going back and forth. I had a relapse after a about a week of staying clean. And what caused the relapse was a really stressfull day at the hospital (I’m a 4th year med student) and a quick look at youtube videos that made me feel like I’m not doing anything in my life. And that everything I’ve been doing is not enough. And then at the End of the day, in the name of trying to relax, I fell to the temptation of PMO.
Hi brother, Assalamualaikum (peace be unto you) .
I think it’s normal to feel tired. But please never give up.
And I think the problem is that you are using PMO as the coping mechanism for your life. This is the problem.
I recommend easypeasy book. Because it show us the brainwashing of porn (porn doesn’t relieve your stress), it also make withdrawal pain nonexistent.
Also, I really recommend Addictive voice recognition therapy. It teach us how to differentiate your desire to PMO and your own self. It helps the problem especially when you face temptations (such as, "what have i done for my life, I think one PMO session doesn’t hurt/ I think one PMO session is something that I need)
I think you should read easypeasy book first, then avrt.
Lastly, I believe everything has a process. Same with PMO, Sometimes days, sometimes weeks. Never lose hope and maintain positive mindset.
Hope that answer your problem.
Wallahu a’lam