Since we know that pornography addiction causes desensitization (read: https://www.yourbrainonporn.com/tools-for-change-recovery-from-porn-addiction/rebooting-basics-start-here/desensitization-a-numbed-pleasure-response/ for details) we can safely assume that upon quitting pornography our brains will not be able to produce enough dopamine to regulate itself. In effect this will cause a dopamine deficiency in the brain. All dopamine deficiency symptoms are as follows:
- muscle cramps, spasms, or tremors
- aches and pains
- stiffness in the muscles
- loss of balance
- constipation
- weight gain
- gastroesophageal reflux disease
- frequent pneumonia
- trouble sleeping or disturbed sleep
- low energy
- an inability to focus
- moving or speaking more slowly than usual
- feeling fatigued
- feeling demotivated
- feeling inexplicably sad or tearful
- mood swings
- feeling hopeless
- having low self-esteem
- feeling guilt-ridden
- feeling anxious
- suicidal thoughts or thoughts of self-harm
- low sex drive
- hallucinations
- delusions
- lack of insight or self-awareness
(resource: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320637#causes)
There are also some withdrawal symptoms which are exclusive to pornography addiction such as:
- seminal leakage
- pornography induced erectile dysfunction
Other personal withdrawal symptoms I’ve experienced:
- finger tingling
- headaches
- oversleeping
- depression
- heart palpitations