>>4289148Sensitization and hypofrontality
>Desensitization: Weakening of circuits related to natural rewards (e.g. food, sex, etc.)>Sensitization: Formation of Pavlovian memory circuits related to the addiction>Hypofrontality: Weakening of the impulse control circuits>Altered stress systems: CRF, Amygdala, and HPA axis>With hypofrontality, frontal cortex gray matter and functioning decrease, reducing impulse control. Now, in the tug-of-war between long-term goals and short-term relief, the urge to watch porn usually wins this battle.https://yourbrainonporn.com/rewire-your-brain-using-ocd-neuroscience 