How long does it take for the social anxiety to wear off?

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by RetroMike, Jan 11, 2018.

  1. RetroMike

    RetroMike Fapstronaut

    Currently on more than a week of no PMO and I still have awkward situations with talking with people. Eye contact I don’t have that much of a problem with, it’s the “trying to start a conversation” with people that I’m having a problem with. Did anyone get over this hump and if you did how long off no PMO did it take?
     
  2. Player 1

    Player 1 Fapstronaut

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    I also have that problem and I think a lot of people too feel awkward about it, especially in the society we live in now.

    If it can help I realized that it doesn't completely wears off, you'll still be afraid no matter what, but it should definitely bring you to face your social fears. It should also make people more comfortable talking to you, and vice versa thanks to the confidence bonus. It'll give you that willing of retrying, until you succeed. The key is actually to practise because social skills won't come magicly after days away from PMO.

    For me, it was mostly around 14-21 days that I decided to take risks and talk to people.
     
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