Porn use as a potential cause of dissociation
I just wanted some thoughts on this. I'm currently about 10 days into abstinence, and I just realized that I feel much more grounded and in tune with myself. I have had minor dissociation since around middle school age, basically I didn't feel like I identified with myself. Now I wonder if this was some sort of shame response, like my actions weren't lining up with my personal morals. The guilt and shame from pornography essentially caused my mind to disconnect from my body, and as a result I had no idea who I was. This is sort of an incredible epiphany for me right now, especially since I am currently 22 and have been partaking for around a decade at this point. Never going back.
Posted Jan 4, 2025, 8:24 PM UTC