Getting irritated and angry on nofap is common among fapstronauts(people who follow the nofap lifestyle), especially during the initial days of nofap. If you don’t control that anger, then you’re more likely to relapse.
In this article, we’re gonna talk about what is nofap anger, why do we get angry on nofap, how to control that anger, how you can transmute that anger into something positive, and everything else you need to know about it.
What is NoFap Anger?
Sometimes, People on nofap get irritated, annoyed, and angry even at the smallest of things, especially during the initial days of nofap(less than 20 days).
Some People get confrontational and look for a fight. They wait for someone to give them a wrong look so they can get into a confrontation with them, even though it’s against their normal behavior.
If this sounds familiar to you, don’t be afraid. It’s common for people to feel this way and it can be solved.
Why Do We Get Angry on NoFap?
Before we discuss how to control anger on nofap, you need to understand why do we get angry and behave aggressively on nofap.
There are mainly 2 reasons behind nofap anger:-
1) Built-up Sexual Energy
Anger on nofap is nothing but built-up sexual energy inside your body.
Whenever you ejaculate, you’re wasting your sexual energy and when you abstain from masturbation, you keep that sexual energy inside. That sexual energy gets pent-up inside your body.
We all know that energy can not be destroyed, it can only be transferred. When you’re on nofap, sexual energy builds up inside your body and your anger is just a symptom of that sexual energy looking for a way out.
Abstaining from masturbation also increases testosterone levels by 145% after 7 days. This increased in testosterone levels also explains the anger you feel on nofap.
2) Withdrawal Symptom
Anger on nofap could also be a withdrawal symptom. When you give up PMO(porn, masturbation, addiction), you’re gonna get withdrawal symptoms, just like any other addiction.
Feeling irritated, annoyed, and angry are a few of the many withdrawal symptoms of giving up PMO. Other symptoms include:-
- Sadness
- Mood swings
- Low libido
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
If you’re also feeling above-mentioned symptoms in addition to anger, then you’re probably going through withdrawals. Don’t worry, these are only temporary and will disappear with time.
How long your withdrawal symptoms last depends on how addicted you were to PMO. The more addicted you were, the longer they’re gonna last. But they’ll end, that’s for sure.
How to Control Anger on NoFap?
Now that you’ve understood why do you get angry on nofap, you need to learn to control that anger, otherwise it can create problems.
1. Be Consciously Aware About it
This is the most basic thing you can do to make sure your anger doesn’t get you in trouble.
Whenever you feel anger and feel like getting into a confrontation with someone, remember that this anger is due to nofap, and you need to control it.
If you can identify and say to yourself that your anger is due to nofap, you can choose not to act on it.
2) Exercise
This is something that you must do on nofap. Exercising not only helps in controlling anger but it’ll make your nofap journey a lot easier.
Exercising is the best way to transmute that sexual energy into something positive. You’re using that sexual energy to build a good physique.
If you’re following the nofap lifestyle or have followed it in the past, you know that your performance in the gym gets better when you’re on nofap. You’re able to lift heavier, run longer, and exercising just seems more enjoyable.
Don’t wait for the anger to strike before going to the gym. Make a habit of going to the gym regularly and you’ll feel that you’re getting less irritated and angry and can control your anger better.
You don’t necessarily have to go to the gym. You can go for a run or play an outdoor sport. Any physical exercise is good.
Being physically active is the most effective way to utilize that sexual energy and making your nofap journey easier.
3) Deep Breathing
Deep breathing is an instant and quick way to suppress anger on nofap.
Whenever you feel angry, just close your eyes and start deep breathing. Within 20 seconds you’ll feel the difference in your anger and mood.
It’ll reduce/kill your anger almost instantly and calm your mind.
You don’t have to wait to get angry before starting deep breathing. You can make a habit of doing it regularly for 5-10 minutes. It not only helps with anger but also stress and many other issues.
4) Smile More
This is also a quick and instant way to control anger. Whenever you feel angry, force yourself to smile.
I know that forcing yourself to smile when you’re angry does not sound practical, but it’ll kill your anger instantly when you do it.
We can not be happy and angry at the same time. If you smile when you’re angry, your body has to shift to the feeling of happiness, because smiling is associated with happiness.
This is a quick way to turn your anger into happiness within seconds.
It’s hard doing it the first time, but if you practice it, again and again, you’re gonna get good at it, and then smiling when angry will become your second nature.
NoFap Anger is Not a Bad Thing
Being aggressive and getting angry on nofap is not a bad thing, on the contrary, it’s a good thing. It depends on you how you use that anger and aggression.
If you use that anger and aggression to get into fights or confrontations with people, you’re misusing that sexual energy and getting yourself into trouble.
However, if you transmute that sexual energy into something positive like exercising, working towards your goals, then you’re using that energy to your advantage.
Many athletes/boxers also don’t fap(masturbate) or have sex several days before a match/fight. Then they utilize that built-up sexual energy to perform better and they show their aggression during the match/fight.
There’s no reason why you can’t do it too. Build up that sexual energy through nofap and then show that energy in the gym and utilize it to achieve your life goals.
How Long You’re Gonna Feel Anger?
Now that you’ve understood why do you easily get angry on nofap and how to control that anger, you might be wondering for how long you’re gonna feel that anger on nofap.
The good news is that you’re not gonna be feeling irritated and angry for a long time on nofap. It usually happens during the initial days of nofap(less than 20 days).
Even if you sometimes feel anger on a longer nofap streak, you’d be able to handle it properly.
You must learn to control your anger on nofap and use that for something constructive. Anger is a powerful feeling which must be channeled and used towards fulfilling life goals.
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Conclusion
Being aggressive or getting angry easily on nofap is common, especially during the initial days of nofap.
When that anger hits during nofap, people start looking for confrontations and the smallest of things make them extremely angry, even though it’s not their normal behavior.
Anger during nofap is nothing but built-up sexual energy looking for a way to get out.
Here are 4 ways of control anger during nofap:-
- Being Consciously aware about it
- Exercising
- Deep breathing
- Smiling more
NoFap anger is not a bad thing. On the contrary, it’s a good thing. You must learn to control it and utilize it to accomplish your life goals.
