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Desensitization and Depression

Discussion in 'New to NoFap' started by njtapatio, Jul 10, 2019.

  1. Jul 10, 2019 #1
    njtapatio

    njtapatio Fapstronaut

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    Hello!
    I am a Christian guy attending a University and I have been struggling with pornography and masturbation since I was ten. I have gone from looking at google images, to YouTube, to porn sites and now recently signing up for an online video chat gig for money.
    I was depressed when I was 16 and I believe it was largely due to porn use. My lack of motivation gave me a deeper desire to watch porn and feel good, which made the depression worse. I got out of it with medication and exercise but continued porn use after but less frequently.
    In my last relationship I really saw for the first time how porn was affecting my sexuality. A lot of the ideas I had about sex and how I wanted it to be were pornographic in nature and my girlfriend always told me I was being rough or weird. I do not have a relationship with her anymore and it is partly because of pornography.
    I am really eager to get over my addiction and start being free from internet porn. The longest I have gone without PMO is 2 and a half months and my porn use is becoming less frequent, but I definitely have been desensitized and it takes a lot longer for me to reach orgasm and this is a problem I want to fix.
    I want to quit porn mainly so that sex with my future wife, If I do get married, will be more enjoyable. I also realize the incredible benefits of quitting and I want to experience those. I want to have more time and motivation because my workload in college is only getting bigger.
     
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  2. Jul 10, 2019 #2
    Ready 2 Heal

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    I am in a very similar situation. I started when I was 11, and I'm 20 now. I have also been taking a long time to reach orgasm. Would you want to be accountability partners?
     
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  3. Jul 10, 2019 #3
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    Hey & Welcome to NoFap Community! :)

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  4. Jul 10, 2019 #4
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    Hello and welcome! :)

    We are glad to have you as a part ofour community. Here are some quick links to get you started.

    Getting Started Guide | How to Use the NoFap Forums | Panic Button |Day Counter | Rebooting Resources|Forum Rules | Glossary

    If you wish to keep a journal of your progress you can do so in theappropriate section found here

    There are plenty of wonderful, friendly and knowledgeable people here to help you along on your journey to a life free of PMO. I wish you nothing but the best!
     
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  5. Jul 10, 2019 #5
    User3475682

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    welcome to our community. Do not hesitate to share anything that strains you, your story is a very common one.
     
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  6. Jul 11, 2019 #6
    njtapatio

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    Yes, I would love to be accountability partners! How do we do that?
     
    njtapatio, Jul 11, 2019
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