theforestkid45897 Introduction

Hi guys

I am a pornography and sex addict.

I have been watching porn since I was 10 after a family friend told me to go onto the playboy website. Ever since then, I've been hooked.

Im now 25 years old (birthday was 2weeks ago) and can safely say that porn has had a significant negative in my life. From family, friends, school, past relationships and personal goals ; I look back in regret to how I got in so deep.

I am in China undergoing a language course before I go to work next year back in South East Asia in forestry and sustainability. I have just started a relationship with a girl who I consider could be my soul mate.

I want to break this once and for all. I have tried numerous times ever since I was 16, but to no avail.

I hope you guys will welcome me with open arms into this wonderful community and that we can help each other to reach our goals.

Thanks guys

 

Thanks @Septimus! Looking forward to hearing and sharing the stories and experiences here!

 

Thanks @D . J . ! Glad to be here. And thank you for your kind words. It means a lot to help me that I am not alone in all this.

Right now, I am reading a lot, especially self-improvement books. I am exercising by going to the gym 3 times a week, 2 times a week playing sports with mates. And strengthing my relationship with my girlfriend by focusing on intimacy and connection. I am also spending more time with my family. In all, I am focused on building human relationships.

I have got the NoFap app on my phone (which I use quite often), I come on to the forums daily to read. To distract myself, I watch some TV (Silicon Valley right now) and also am trying to use my phone less, as I have identified it as a trigger.

That being said, I am currently PMO for 4 days. And I am aiming for PM with only having O with my girlfriend. I have looked through the Relationships Forums to ask for an opinion from fellow Frapstronauts who are dating while being in NoFap.

Can I ask you about your experience? What was your motivation to do NoFap? How did you find it at the start? What strategies are you currently using?

I am sorry if I am barraging. It would be interesting to hear the perspective of some of the people here while also hearing some success stories. Many thanks!