Logen's Progress thread

[logen99999]

Hi Folks.

I'd like to keep an actual thread dedicated to recovery in-which I can post updates, questions, and just document my path using the protocol.

I am 32 years old and have been on propecia for about 1.5 years. I requested it be prescribed to me after reading numerous people's casual support and approval of it as a harmless pill. I requested my doctor prescribe it to me with no resistance.

Over the course of those 1.5 years my libido slowly diminished. I recall it being great exactly 1 year ago with an ex GF, today it's not so great.

I decided to quit propecia about 3 weeks ago after finally starting to put things together about my energy levels, mood, libido, and general vitality. I was living a healthy life, stopped jerking off to porn, and kept fairly active, yet my libido and energy levels were very sub par. I began reading the propecia threads on reddit and quickly started finding stories that scared the fucking shit out of me. One of those posts was by Coppersocks, who I then reached out to.

CopperSocks very graciously answered all my questions, and referred me to CDsNuts forum and protocol.

I began the protocol this past sunday. I am now on day 3 of the juice cleans, and have been taking daily cold showers. I have purchased The Paleo Cure and plan on starting a paleo diet that is best suited for me and my digestive health. I have a membership to Equinox here in NYC and go every other day. My Amazon cart is stocked with 14 of the herbs that the protocol lays out. The cost is about $350 but they should last me fairly long. I meditate daily and a meditation center here in NYC.

I have been free from propecia for 6 days now. and have been on a juice cleans for 3 of them. My libido has been up and down. 2 days ago it was fairly high. High enough for me to easily wank off and orgasm within a couple on minutes, today it is low, i can barely hold an erection even with internet porn, and my energy is low, voice is weak, and I have an overall "down" and "sad" feeling (Note: no anxiety at all, just general sadness). I spoke to some cute girls today and could barely flirt with them. It sucks. but it's hard to say if it's the propecia withdrawal or the 3rd day on the juice cleans.

Luckily life has imbued me with above average willpower, so I am optimistic about my journey. I will keep this thread updated as I move forward. thanks for reading.