Subsequent psychological impacts from using devices and issues

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Kokobolo

Hello everyone

I would like to talk with you about the psychological impact, which comes, if it comes or may come, by insisting on curring their penis malformations with various methods. Me myself until now, had and have several issues with my sex life and my thing, for many reasons. As I am here searching about solutions for my problems, I've found that one worth consideration is the psychological impact, from using penis traction devices everyday for hours. So using penis devices, seems that I'm getting busy for only this activity for a long time, not to mention that it is then hard to concentrate on something else.( I mean, how could I focus on a movie or read a book when my thing escapes the ring from the device the whole time or getting uncomfortable and readjusting it). Maybe in time, this activity will get easier and will be a no effort routine.

My problem here is not only about using devises but, generaly, giving, for many hours my focus to this problem.  My thoughts before I buy a traction device conflicted each other. Like, I am a little bit ashamed and ungreatful for what Im asking and doing, but also, I need to at least try, before I totally change the state of mind I'm in right now. Speaking of state of mind, I think that accepting my problem as a disability, and just move on will make the rest of my life easier for sure. After all people can't have everything they want right?

To sum up my thoughts, I want to hear from people who have been and are using these devices, how did they affect their everyday life.
I've started using a traction device lately, for 2 weeks almost, and  maybe its easy to detect a little frustration about the whole thing. I just go out less, and the activity itself seems a little odd to me.
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Asphyxia

im using traction for about 3-4 weeks now, i agree its hard to focus on anything else, especially when i try to pay attention to how my dick feels in order to avoid injury, this definitely is affecting my everyday life, when i feel discomfort i have to go to my room, take the device off or lower the tension, which is kind of weird, because i can go to my room mid-conversation without explanation(usually casual unimportant conversations with family members so im pretty sure they take no offense) but they dont know about my condition.
you said you are a bit ashamed and feeling ungreatful for what you are doing?
i think you should feel proud for accepting the situation and taking steps to treat yourself, in my opinion you shouldnt feel ashamed for treating yourself, take mental issues for example, there is so much stigma which can make mental health problems worse and stop a person from getting the help they need and its very unfortunate.
every treatment of every disease requires sacrificing time and often requires dedication and money , just because you are sacrificing time for a non-lethal disease does not change a thing.

good luck with the traction.


Age:23. Onset of symptoms: september 2020.
Curve mostly semi erect about 60 degrees, slight pain
Tried short & prolonged fasts, keto,carnivore, traction and most of the supplements.
Severe digestive issues, probably an autoimmune disorder

Hawk

I did traction on and off for years.  It is time-consuming.  It depends a lot on your age and your other responsibilities in life.  If you are retired or do not need to work, you can find times that interfere less.  I could strap it on in the morning after I get out of the shower and shave, fix breakfast, and brush my teeth without any problem.  That was like a free hour.  I would also strap it on right before I fell asleep.  Even though I fall asleep quickly and sleep soundly, I always woke up enough to take it off within 1 - 2 hours.  I could do so without hardly waking up. That was another free hour or two.

The other times during the day were more difficult.  I did learn to wear it when I lifted weights for my upper-body in my house.  I converted one bedroom into a small exercise room.  I usually workout nude or with very few clothes, so it worked well.  I could usually interact on the forum while wearing traction but going to the store or getting fully dressed in street pants was annoying.
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I know nothing about your condition or age, or other factors, but there is seldom a need to accept the inability to have intercourse. Whether it is psychological changes, technique, less invasive treatments, or a penile implant, there is usually something that will restore your sex life.  
Prostatectomy 2004, radiation 2009, currently 70 yrs old
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Wilson

Kokobolo, it's just a hassle which makes person nuts. This disorder itself is a bummer and a serious hassle and I said myself, if peyronie specialist is not able to help me with a real treatment - I will probably end up in a mental hospital. So, hope that traction will help you somehow.
Young and regularly thinking about this issue
Peyronie's without curvature since April 2012 due to injury
Almost constant discomfort and Loss of penile sensation
Still fighting - trying to find a top famous specialist

Hawk

Quote from: Wilson on January 01, 2021, 08:34:39 AM
I said myself, if peyronie specialist is not able to help me with a real treatment - I will probably end up in a mental hospital. So, hope that traction will help you somehow.

That is where I differ.  I am determined to do the best I can with whatever I have in life.  If I lose my dick and I am paralyzed I will spend all my time developing my mind.  I will be damned if because I lose one thing that I will throw every other good thing in the trash out of disappointment, anger, or fear.
Prostatectomy 2004, radiation 2009, currently 70 yrs old
After pills, injections, VED - Dr Eid, Titan 22cm implant 8/7/18
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BrettC

Honestly I have been using Restorex which suggests only half hour sessions at max twice a day.  I use that time to read, look at YouTube videos, watch a show, or something.  But the device is not able to be hidden under any clothes, so it is "me time".  I could not ever do hours of this on any given day... I have a life, a job, and responsibilities.  There is jut no way I could commit to using traction devices that long.  
52 years old
Diagnosed 5 years ago with an upward curve of 60-65 degrees.
Completed one full round of treatments with Xiaflex (8 injections)  Measured curve 40-45 degrees after that
Using Restorex and took oral medications as well (Pentox Cials)

Kokobolo

I understand that this activity can be considered as self-care or a workout  but Im thoughtful about it even if I use a device right now. No major complications occurred so far but I wrote some stuff with regards to the time usage of a traction device in another post Ive made.

So, thoughtful I said because of the nature of this activity. Keeping up for months for really small benefits and with a risk of damaging yourself takes a lot of effort and hope. Hope is the motivational power of keeping doing things and this particular activity may develop a some sort of obsession in my opinion, because you keep, for a long time, your focus to your penis which means manhood, lovability maybe, and other things. Generally a lot. We all here hope for a better sex life and a healthier penis, so we feel the urge to do something. Healthier penis for us men means better sex, so, it turns out that with this we may be more lovable and desirable for women. This isnt necessarily true. I wrote this post, also to see if this activity is a symptom of kinda obsessive people with regards  to sex or love and efficiency, or an activity with a final result obsession symptoms, or of course, a sincere  alternative treatment which works.
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Asphyxia

I felt obsession to check my penis very often before i started using traction, now i do traction obsessively, aswell as researching online and trying to eat healthy obsessively, its a messed up way of getting motivated. since it seems like theres no getting out of this disease it seems to me that its only necesary to be obsessed with it
Age:23. Onset of symptoms: september 2020.
Curve mostly semi erect about 60 degrees, slight pain
Tried short & prolonged fasts, keto,carnivore, traction and most of the supplements.
Severe digestive issues, probably an autoimmune disorder

Asphyxia

I assume though that a more healthy view would be to just do what you have to do without expecting any result, as a part of a routine, and try not to be attached to the emotions associated with it.
Definitely not something i can do
Age:23. Onset of symptoms: september 2020.
Curve mostly semi erect about 60 degrees, slight pain
Tried short & prolonged fasts, keto,carnivore, traction and most of the supplements.
Severe digestive issues, probably an autoimmune disorder