4.6 The Smokers Analogy
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A good analogy is that of the cigarette smoker. If they went ten hours of the day without a cigarette theyβd be tearing their hair out, but many smokers will buy a new car and refrain from smoking in it. Many will visit theatres, supermarkets, churches and being unable to smoke causes them no problems. Even on trains and airplanes there have been no riots. Smokers are almost pleased for someone or something to stop them smoking.
Users will automatically refrain from using internet ππππ in their parentsβ home during family gatherings and other events with little discomfort. In fact, most users have extended periods during which they abstain without effort. The neurological little monster is easy to cope with even when youβre still addicted. There are millions of users who remain casual users all their lives and theyβre just as addicted as the heavy user. There are even heavy users whoβve kicked the addiction but have an occasional peek, greasing the water slide to be ridden down at the next dip in mood.
As said previously the actual ππππ addiction isnβt the main problem, itβs simply acting as a catalyst to keeping our minds confused over the real problem β brainwashing. Donβt think the bad effects of internet ππππ are exaggerated, however; if anything, theyβre sadly understated. Occasionally, rumours circulate that the neural pathways created are there for life, with the right mix of chance and stimulus sending you down the life-ruining water slide again, but these are untrue. Our brains and bodies are miraculous machines, recovering within a matter of weeks.
Itβs never too late to stop! A quick browse of online communities will show you people of all ages rebooting their (and their partnerβs) lives. As with anything, some do take it to the next level, practicing semen retention, Karezza and through differentiation of the sensory and propagative sides of sex make their partners happier than ever before.
It may be of consolation to lifelong and heavy users that itβs just as easy for them to stop as casual users, and in a peculiar way itβs easier. The further it drags you down, the greater the relief. When I stopped I went straight to zero and didnβt have one bad pang. In fact, the process was actually enjoyable even during the withdrawal period.
But first, we must remove the brainwashing.