Post published by McDreamer

Hi everyone. I’m new here, I started rebooting on the 1st of April. Been masturbating since 13 and watching porn constantly since 15. I’m 21 now. I think I’m bisexual. But it kills me not knowing if it’s porn induced or what. I’m not in denial, but I can’t help but wonder.
30 minutes ago, I was about to relapse big time. I need help. It’s harder than I thought. My porn addiction went from normal to being turned on by images of underage girls & boys. That’s when I knew it’s got to stop. Ive never been attracted to such, I don’t intend to pursue it either. I’m trying to not beat myself down because once the guilt sets in. I’ll relapse. Help? Anyone? Even just someone to talk to. I’m in emotional pain. A little help will do.
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BraveBear
First off, let go of the guilt and shame, because that's going to make everything worse. The direction which is going to make everything better is to take the small steps toward healthy sexual relationships in the real world.
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BraveBear
Next, pick a strategy for coping with temptation: Get exercising, remove yourself from all stimulating media/conversation, get in the company of those with self control
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BraveBear
You're safe here with us and nobody is judging you. So many of your concerns will melt away as you take the steps to develop a healthy sexuality in the real world.
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BraveBear more_vert
BraveBear
It IS really tough, but as you pull away from porn and direct your sexual energy outward toward real people and creative endeavor, your particular fetishes won't bother you as much
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BraveBear
Don't be GUILTY, I know a lot of people who have followed the porn path to the point of underage content...it's just the direction that it can go when you develop an addiction and it CAN be reset to more real world sexual interests.
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McDreamer
Goodness, thank you so! I appreciate the advice - I’ll definitely put it to use. I needed those words. Thank you, truly!
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BraveBear more_vert
BraveBear
Yeah, no problem. I've been in that same boat before. Don't worry too much about your sexual orientation, just stop watching porn and start looking for people in the real world to flirt with and interact with and you'll be ok.
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McDreamer
Focus on the real enemy, you mean. Noted. Does it work out in the end, every other fear and worry?
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