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Post by straightpepperdiet on Nov 25, 2007 0:11:11 GMT -5
Does p*rn damage the brain the same as drugs? Does it have similar neurological effects? I need to know this because I need to realize the consequences I'm facing if I decide to look at p again. I'm beginning to realize that my bottom is being stuck in a cycle where I download tons of pictures and then delete them when I'm done "wanking to the women". I do it over and over again and it's always the same result. It appears that I don't want p in my life but I'm addicted to the rush.
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Post by LookingUp on Nov 25, 2007 5:21:01 GMT -5
Does p*rn damage the brain the same as drugs? Does it have similar neurological effects? Here's a few quotes from the book: "The Psychopharmacology of Pictorial Pornography: Restructuring Brain, Mind, Memory & Civility" by Judith A. Reisman, Ph.D.. Unfortunately, her article shows examples of porn (I presume without her showing us photos of it, we wouldn't know what it was - yuck) If you want a link to this 38 page free booklet, let me know. I won't post the link publicly because of the triggering content mixed up with the informative research: LookingUp
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Post by mrbister on Nov 25, 2007 6:27:43 GMT -5
Fantastic post LookingUp.
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Post by truthorlie on Nov 25, 2007 9:22:16 GMT -5
Did you also know that the neurochemisty of the brain OF THE SPOUSE OF THE PA changes too! As a PA/SA, not only do you screw yourselves up, you LITERALLY screw up your spouse (and if you think it stops there and doesn't reach your children, like a trickle effect, you are in denial.)
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Post by straightpepperdiet on Nov 25, 2007 13:29:20 GMT -5
Hi LookingUp Yes, please PM me the link. Thank you! Does p*rn damage the brain the same as drugs? Does it have similar neurological effects? Here's a few quotes from the book: "The Psychopharmacology of Pictorial Pornography: Restructuring Brain, Mind, Memory & Civility" by Judith A. Reisman, Ph.D.. Unfortunately, her article shows examples of porn (I presume without her showing us photos of it, we wouldn't know what it was - yuck) If you want a link to this 38 page free booklet, let me know. I won't post the link publicly because of the triggering content mixed up with the informative research: LookingUp
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Post by ferdberfil on Nov 26, 2007 1:07:41 GMT -5
straightpepperdiet- If you mean "damage" in the sense of actual destruction of brain tissue, no, I would seriously doubt it. Using porn doesn't cause brain lesions or brain damage like, say, alcohol does (e.g., Korsakoff's Syndrome). If you mean "damage" in the sense of "irreversibly changes brain structure and function" then yes, one might say porn causes "damage" to the brain... although I would say that certainly stretches the definition of the word "damage." *All* learning causes changes to the structure and function of the brain (e.g., en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long-term_potentiation). It's an established principle in neurobiology, whether we're talking about "addiction" or not. The problem is not the fact that porn changes the brain - that's not debatable in my opinion - it's about what changes we're talking about and what it means to our lives and the lives of those around us. In my case, I've decided that pornography use, as I've defined it, tends to produce some very maladaptive changes in my brain (which is my *self* - I *am* my brain as far as I'm concerned). So, I choose to eliminate that influence. My brain - that is, *I* have been irreversibly changed by my experiences with porn use. However, the human brain is plastic and I believe there is nothing learned that cannot be unlearned... or to use the software analogy, I believe there's no reason to believe my programming can't be overwritten, routed, or altered. And, I also believe in moral redemption. -FB
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Post by 1dayatatime on Nov 26, 2007 15:42:37 GMT -5
Yes, P damages the brain. Even more tragically it sickens the soul too.
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Post by fragile on Nov 26, 2007 17:57:26 GMT -5
Yes it does... I know the damage has been done in my head but I'm still here so there's still brain cells to be used FOR GOOD.
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Post by barnes on Dec 6, 2007 15:50:28 GMT -5
"The Psychopharmacology of Pictorial Pornography: Restructuring Brain, Mind, Memory & Civility" by Judith A. Reisman, Ph.D.. Unfortunately, her article shows examples of porn (I presume without her showing us photos of it, we wouldn't know what it was - yuck) If you want a link to this 38 page free booklet, let me know. I won't post the link publicly because of the triggering content mixed up with the informative research: I've read this article a couple of times and it is very good. It takes a thorough scientific approach. Some of the conclusions drawn are very unexpected but consistent with my experience once I think about them. The triggering images are censored - they are reproduced in low quality with blankings out where appropriate. So they're still potentially triggering, but not as much as they would be if they weren't censored. Barnes
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Post by completelydone on Dec 6, 2007 19:14:31 GMT -5
It absolutely does because it erodes the conscience.
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Post by unwiseguy on Dec 7, 2007 10:46:07 GMT -5
Dear Straightpepperdiet ( ), I do what you do (surf, delete, repeat), and I think it's damaged me. The loss of inhibition, of control. My hope (and the experience of many on this board) is that the damage is most certainly reversible, but with a lot of work that frankly is a lifelong commitment rather than a task. Of course, I'm doing a (expletive)ty job at that very commitment, so even though I'd recommend it, I can't say I've made it work for me.
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Post by straightpepperdiet on Dec 8, 2007 2:13:34 GMT -5
Hi Unwiseguy, are you saying in your emoticon that you're wondering what my screen name means? Well, before I answer. Does anyone on this board know where "straight pepper diet" is from? I'll you give you all a day or two and then I'll answer.
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Post by mustbeatthis on Dec 8, 2007 11:56:50 GMT -5
straightpepperdiet- If you mean "damage" in the sense of actual destruction of brain tissue, no, I would seriously doubt it. Using porn doesn't cause brain lesions or brain damage like, say, alcohol does (e.g., Korsakoff's Syndrome). If you mean "damage" in the sense of "irreversibly changes brain structure and function" then yes, one might say porn causes "damage" to the brain... although I would say that certainly stretches the definition of the word "damage." *All* learning causes changes to the structure and function of the brain (e.g., en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long-term_potentiation). It's an established principle in neurobiology, whether we're talking about "addiction" or not. The problem is not the fact that porn changes the brain - that's not debatable in my opinion - it's about what changes we're talking about and what it means to our lives and the lives of those around us. In my case, I've decided that pornography use, as I've defined it, tends to produce some very maladaptive changes in my brain (which is my *self* - I *am* my brain as far as I'm concerned). So, I choose to eliminate that influence. My brain - that is, *I* have been irreversibly changed by my experiences with porn use. However, the human brain is plastic and I believe there is nothing learned that cannot be unlearned... or to use the software analogy, I believe there's no reason to believe my programming can't be overwritten, routed, or altered. And, I also believe in moral redemption. -FB I largely agree with this post. P doesn't 'damage' the brain as such, it just changes it and our thought and behaviour patterns in a negative way. These changes can certainly be undone, but it requires a great deal of time and effort to re-program the brain like this. If you want to re-program your brain, invent new, positive beliefs (writing them down is a good idea) and concentrate on repeating and memorizing them. Avoid 'should', 'will', 'don't' and so on. Make them in the present tense and positive, such as 'I treat all men and women as equals'. With at least once-daily repetition these will eventually become your new beliefs, and keeping away from p and m will become much easier.
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Post by facingit on Dec 8, 2007 12:12:50 GMT -5
So, porn is sort of like a drug, except the drug is being produced inside the brain (through chemical releases) rather than taken from the outside?
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Post by completelydone on Dec 8, 2007 14:17:18 GMT -5
So, porn is sort of like a drug, except the drug is being produced inside the brain (through chemical releases) rather than taken from the outside? Not exactly, it's LIKE a drug in that it is good emotional highs (chemical releases is misleading) you crave. You remember how good it felt to get turned on, fantasize, m/b and orgasm. Then the porn addict tends to remember the "high" instead of the low that comes afterward. They ignore the consequences of porn in order to feel good. So, in that way it is like taking drugs.
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