Why are we getting depressed on no fap

[sam3983]

Im on my day 20 on no fap but for somereaon i feel very depressed im bo sure if its flate line or depression any body feeling this ?
I need somw advice
Why is this happening ?

[dhhhhh]

Stick with it mate. I’ve read about all sorts of withdrawl symptoms effecting people at different stages of the journey.
I’m on day 18 and have lost my appetite and tired all day even though getting decent sleep.

[Binocular]

Hello brother @sam3983

You are currently facing the flatline. You are probably experiencing low energy, a general sense of malaise an inability to live the good life, and a tough time concentrating on little things and getting things done, especially tough things that require a lot of focus and less strength and motivation.

You see brother, willpower is like a muscle. And after a few weeks of exercising it to swear off masturbation, you’ll essentially find yourself wanting to give your willpower a rest, and give in to the temptation to fap.

This is when you need to dig in and rely on knowledge as much as on willpower.

First and foremost, know that what you’re feeling is normal
It’s part of the rewiring process, and it inflicts almost everyone at some point on the nofap timeline.

Second, know that this too shall pass. If you think that sticking to nofap means the rest of your life will be one big struggle, then the temptation to stop and retreat to the comfort of porn will be hard to resist.

But if you remind yourself that this is just a temporary phase, it’ll be a lot easier to persevere and push through it, even though it’s hard.

Third and finally, remember what’s waiting for you on the other side:
Once you get through this, you’ll have successfully rebooted your brain, and be on your way to establishing a new normal that looks a lot more like stage two, when you felt empowered, than stage three.

Remember that this is not a sprint, it’s a marathon.

There are moments in a marathon that are hard, grueling, and even painful, but it’s precisely those moments that make crossing the finish line so elating.

And so damn worth it.

So during this trying stage, keep in mind the inspirational words of Winston Churchill, who said, “If you’re going through hell, keep going.”

[sam3983]

Thank you for this motovation i will keep fighting
Hopefully it gets better