Anyone giving up other addictions along with PMO?

I quit vaping cold turkey after it helped me to get off of smokeless tobacco. I kinda enjoyed it when I got a flavor that I really liked. It just started getting too expensive and I was doing it nonstop because it was so convenient. It also scares me that we really don't know a lot about whether or not it's a safe alternative in the long run.

 

Thanks so much, and I can totally relate to the monotony of alcoholism that you mentioned. I was always high functioning as well, but it still bothers me that I always use it as a crutch. All the best to you sir! I'll keep you in mind in case I start to struggle.

 

I stopped drinking and smoking the beginning of February after being a heavy binge drinker and a half pack to pack a day smoker for the last decade. And now a month later I’m going off porn and masturbation. Next step is to eat more veggies, less processed foods.

 

The thing is man, you are going to be addicted to something. It's life. Whether that be porn, basketball, alcohol, drugs, video games etc. My friend was a chronic PMOer for like five years. He told me he forgot all about masturbation and sex because he was so into cars, video games, and computers. He said he was so busy with his MMORPG's, his cars, and his job that he completely forgot about it. He simply didn't have the time. I mean I traded my PMO addiction for my addiction to meetup groups and socializing.

 

You make a good point. Since quitting PMO and alcohol, I've rediscovered my passion for playing the guitar. It does keep my mind far from porn when I'm at home. Meetup groups and socializing is something I'm still trying to build the courage to do.