Hi everyone, I have been addicted to porn and masturbation since a YOUNG age! I have spent countless hours and lost so much time to satisfy my own sexual urges and honestly when its over, I don't feel any worthwhile satisfaction. It has never offered me any lasting happiness. I only feel ashamed. I feel weak for allowing myself to be controlled by my body's base sexual urges. And I want to give it up! So Starting NOW! RIGHT NOW! For me, I commit to not watching porn. I commit to not masturbating. I commit to not edging. The duration of these commitments are for life. I do not want to fail this. and I shall diligently post my progress honestly on here, so that I can for myself, see that I can achieve my goals. And also I commit that I will not engage in any sexual act with another person at all, until I am married to that person of course. And that I commit to be completely faithful to that person. It is 7pm, Sunday May 18th 2014 And my commitment starts now!
Maybe try short-term goals first. Also, be prepared for withdrawal symptoms: http://www.yourbrainonporn.com/what-does-withdrawal-from-porn-look-like Exercise, daily cold showers, socializing, staying off the internet, and time in nature all help a lot. Good luck!
Thanks Dogwood for the encouragement and advice! Even though I am quitting masturbation, edging, and porn for life, I am taking it each day at a time. So in a way my overarching goal consists of a small daily goal too! Its gonna be tough (withdrawal), yet after countless failed attempts, I'm very determined to make it work this time. I made it through my first night! so first goal achieved! A lot more days and nights to go! Thanks also for all the suggestions. I am also reading from the bible, and praying for help. I know the Lord can help me, and all of us overcome this addiction. Wishing you and all of us the best of luck!
Day 1 - Success! I know its just the beginning! But its a start! And a good start! Still a long way to go... Feeling really good about this, and determined to succeed. Getting through the night is the trick though. Good luck fellow fapstronauts!
Way to commit. Stay the course. The first days are the hardest. You learn your triggers and everything will be a temptation. Don't let your determination falter. Don't give into rationalization. Best of luck to you.
Day 2 - Success! I know its still early (very early) days but feeling happy I am on the right track! Thanks scrat_on_speed for your encouraging words! Wishing for you also the best of luck! I am gonna spend the next couple hours on the following thread, to help me deal with the withdrawal, which I know is coming. http://www.nofap.org/forum/showthread.php?2402-Get-educated-get-tools-and-learn-to-love-withdrawals keep staying strong! fellow fapstronaut
Day 3 - Success! Last night and this morning however, I began to experience the beginning of my withdrawal! I was lying in bed, and I started to consider watching porn, I began to feel excited. I began to debate in my head, that it was something that I (my body) wanted. Luckily, I stayed true and I managed to keep my promises that I made when I started just a few days ago. What I did, was instead of turning on the porn, I came onto NoFap and I got some inspiration from others like me getting over the same addiction. Which REALLY helped me! And I am so grateful for everyone's inspirational input on this site! I know I am still going to face a lot of challenges from withdrawal, which I know is gonna be tough! But I also know that with each time I withstand the temptation, the stronger I will be and one step closer to recovery! I really wish we will all be able to become stronger and not give in when the temptation comes. Thanks again for an amazing site! by the way, the above thread is awesome! ( the one in my previous post) Also I am going to now start a daily journal thread in the Ages 40+ starting today (seeing as I am 41) Oldskuwl's Journal Wishing us all the best recovery! Keep staying strong! Fellow Fapstronaut