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I lost my life and cant get it back

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by Brokenwings27, Mar 31, 2021.

  1. Brokenwings27

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    Acting out on a porn related fetish in real life has been the worst and most crushing decision ive ever made in my life.

    Every second of every day since then has been in agony.

    Life is not the same anymore and i find fun in nothing.

    My spirit is killed. My mind is warped.

    Im so depressed that its not even funny.

    I thought i knew depression and sadness before and that was a damn joke.

    I cant do this. No words seem to soothe the pain, the more time goes by the more it eats my conscience.

    Ive actually been glued to this forum since it happened. Crying out for help.

    My inner self is crying out for help. I seriously dont know what else to do.

    Ive talked to a certain loved one for days, hours a day, and it still hasnt resolved this issue.

    Im done for. please if anyone has the solution HELP ME. Any change of perspective to get me out of this.

    Im living in a nightmare.
     
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    Im so lonely in this, is there any cure? Am i mentally damaged forever?
     
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  3. Cartographer

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    The solution that I have found is persistence in overcoming a PMO addiction. I have been on this journey for nearly 3 years and still have not completed a full reboot, however, I strive not to lose sight of my goal: to become PMO free. The solution is truly something that one finds on their journey by experimenting with new philosophies, hobbies, and routines. In my journey I have started to run again, eat healthier, find joy in gardening, and started back at school. These all did not happen at once, and they were not the result of a eureka moment. It was a singe decision that has been reinforced with actions to do my best to live a PMO free life.

    I dont imagine that this was the advice you were searching for, but it is what I have to offer. I hope that it helps and I am wishing you the best.
     
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  4. Brokenwings27

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    My problem isnt becoming PMO free. I dont care about PMO anymore. If staying on reboot could help, i certainly hope it will.

    My problem is coping with sexual activies i tried in real life. Im traumatized by it. I dont know what to do about this. Ive been depressed for over a week
     
  5. Candun

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    Firstly, if you are able to, I'd recommend going to a therapist and seeing what they can do to help you.

    I personally have memories of a traumatizing sexual experience. It happened a decade ago so It's not quite the same as what you're going through now, but I still sometimes get flashbacks and certain physical sensations from it.

    You really need to accept that what happened in the past does not need to determine the person you are now. Those past memories are only phantoms in your mind, they don't have any true power in the present.
    Also, if you're harboring any shame or guilt, try to let it go. Once you've learned from a mistake, those things serve no purpose and will only drag you back.
     
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  6. Brokenwings27

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    I have no real way to cope with this, also im starting to be paranoid about STD because recently my stomach has been hurting for 2 days straight with unusual stools. (Hopefully this is just coincidence)

    So now my mind is really running on fumes. I cant take it anymore.

    Im scared out of my mind by not just the experience but how it will and is already effecting my future in more ways than i can count.


    I feel cursed. Youre the first person i can relate to who has trauma associated with a sexual experience. And for that alone i feel less lonely.
     
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    I know you feel completely overwhelmed right now, and that's 110% normal, but just know that things can and absolutely will get better. Even if you can't really believe or comprehend that right now, it's the truth.

    I want to reiterate how much talking everything out to a professional could help. They would be in the best position to give you practical advice that will help you on a day to day basis.
     
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  8. Brokenwings27

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    Im such a worthless scumbag making my mom and dad depressed. Theyre depressed over me being depressed. I really wish i could be happy for them.

    I wish i could connect with them. They lost their son
     
  9. Brokenwings27

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    I dont think therapy is a viable optipn for me right now. Other than that i cant seem to pull myself out of this.

    Im defeated and i feel my days of being happy are far behind me. The internalized struggle of something like this is of such a grim nature that it dulls the entire experience of my life and puts a dark ending to it.

    I cant begin to describe the toll this has on me. I cant have even a geniune happy moment with my family. Do you know what that is doing to them? The worst part is they think it will be ok but i dont think ill ever be ok
     
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    I calculate every moment now and know exactly how great it would be if it wasnt for what happened.

    I lost so many opportunities, so much self respect, so much peace. All robbed in an insant.

    What hurts the most is how easy it was to prevent. This is the hardest pill to swallow. Ive seen other peoppe lose their life over senseless crap and i truly feel bad for the price they have to pay. Its not quantifiable when you feel like you lost your soul
     
  11. It can’t be that bad brother. What did you do, some same sex stuff? Anal stuff of some sort? You’ll move past it. Allow this moment to foment what will be the greatest change, the greatest story of your life. You have nothing to lose and so much to gain
     
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    I wish i had that kind of mind set but i have certain views that just dont allow me to see it that way. I also have some kind of underlying depression i need to deal with first probably.

    This just piles onto it and makes it harder

    How i feel about it is like a rubix cube i cant solve.

    My mind is twisted like a pretzel and i dont know really how to straighten it back out.

    All i know is i keep going down these dark avenues in my mind.

    Your words were somewhat encouraging though.

    We have 2 such drastic perspectives on the situation at hand.

    Im treating it so heavy and non overcomable. That could be a sign of weakness or just my breaking point.
     
  13. Darnae

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    Your not alone man, trust me. I'd say get some rest and reflect on it. There is a cure. I've gone 114 days of NOFAP before and let me tell you there's nothing you can't do. Will is everything and as long as your heart is beating and you have your will you can. Just believe in it. Make a plan, write out an ethos, think about your life. Do you wanna look back when you're old anD dying in bed thinking about how you never beat this disease. These are some things that help me- hope they help you.
     
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    The same thing happened with you?
     
  15. Darnae

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    Yeah I have, I think a lot of people have. It happens you're not alone. The thing is man is there is no recipe for how to beat this. I mean gosh I did the whole reboot and I am still struggling for past 6 months. The recipe is something you figure out on your own and it may take years to uncover but you can do it.
     
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    Did you act out in real life or just struggle with porn
     
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    I’m sorry for your struggle. Whatever happened the most important thing to do is start the process of forgiving yourself. If you are that depressed it may be time to seek professional help. You need to find a counselor who specializes in sex addiction. If that is not possible I strongly recommend SAA. No matter what you did you will meet people who have done worse. I have tried everything and SAA is the main reason I’ve been able to get sober. Because of covid there are meetings available around the clock world wide online.

    God Bless
     
  19. Brokenwings27

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    My concern is not about battling porn or sex addiction anymore or getting sober.

    I have no desire for either

    Its the effects this has had on my mental health. I havent been able to find anything that relieves the regret
     
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    Are you still suffering the consequences?
     

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