After the High: why does it feel powerful for a moment,then disgusting?
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After the High: Why does it feel powerful for a moment, then disgusting?
The cycle of thrill followed by disgust is a classic dopaminecrash pattern. Porn spikes dopamine rapidly, giving you a rush that feels powerful and rewarding. But the crash hits just as fast—leaving you with guilt, shame, or emotional emptiness. This emotional whiplash happens because the reward system is overstimulated without genuine connection or meaning to stabilize it afterward.
You also feel disgust because the behavior conflicts with your values, identity, or aspirations. The momentary high bypasses your rational self, but when the dopamine drops, your conscience catches up. You’re left with a sense of internal misalignment—a gap between who you are and what you’re doing.
From a psychological standpoint, shame after relief is common in addictive cycles. The disgust isn’t a judgment on your character; it’s a signal that your integrity and your behavior are out of sync. That discomfort can actually be leveraged as fuel for transformation.
The power you feel in the moment is chemical. The disgust is emotional truth surfacing. When the brain learns healthier ways to regulate emotions and meet deeper needs, the cycle naturally weakens. That’s where freedom beg
ins.
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