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Porn-Induced Anxiety vs. Generalized Anxiety: Spot the Difference

Learn how porn-driven anxiety shows up in the body—and how QuitPorn tracking separates it from generalized anxiety disorder.

November 29, 2025•0 views

Written by Dr. Sarah Nguyen, LMFT • Medically reviewed by Dr. Michael Carter, PsyD

Science-based guidance for porn addiction recovery and digital safety.

Last updated: November 29, 2025

Porn-Induced Anxiety vs. Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Both feel terrible, but they originate differently. Porn anxiety spikes after dopamine withdrawal or relapse planning. GAD is chronic worry disconnected from specific triggers. Use QuitPorn’s daily mood tracker to see patterns.

Feature	Porn Anxiety	GAD
Timing	Right before/after urges	Random throughout day
Body cues	Heat in face, cravings, sweaty palms	Muscle tension, rumination
Fix	Urge logging + blockers	Therapy/medication (talk to doctor)

Use the app to tag anxiety entries. If they correlate with urges, focus on friction stacking + accountability.

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