Dr. Trish Leigh

Episode #161: Process in Quitting Explicit Matter: What You Need to Know — Dr. Trish Leigh

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Feb 26, 2025
Quitting porn is more than just stopping; it’s a journey that requires commitment. Discover the crucial phases of recovery: unwiring the brain from dopamine dependency, rewiring with healthy habits, and hardwiring resilience against relapses. This insightful discussion highlights the damage porn does to mental and physical health, emphasizing the need for strategies that foster lasting change. If you're ready to reclaim your potential and improve your relationships, this roadmap could be your guiding light.
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ADVICE

Commitment: An Event and a Process

  • Committing to quitting porn is an event, but the process requires continuous recommitment.
  • Every step in the process of unwiring, rewiring, and hardwiring demands renewed dedication.
INSIGHT

Quitting Porn: A Three-Phase Process

  • Quitting porn is a process involving unwiring, rewiring, and hardwiring your brain.
  • This process addresses the need for high dopamine levels caused by porn consumption.
INSIGHT

Dopamine Dependency and its Consequences

  • Porn addiction leads to a dopamine dependency for mood regulation, causing a need for external sources to feel good.
  • This dependency results in low motivation, anhedonia, depression, and sexual dysfunctions.
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