Any ideas on how to stop porn craving ?

We all dream to became pmo free so that dream is what keeps me battling this. Think of it. How it would feel to finally be free from all these years of literally slavery, shame, depression, anxiety and the list of negative symptoms can go on and on. It's the truth we have to face.. In order to succeed, we can think of how we would thank ourselves for starting this journey for freedom. No more fear, no more lies. It's time to rise. And we will rise, you can be sure of it, even the fact that we are here on this beautiful comm, it makes us stronger. There is more to say about but that's all i can think of at the moment. you get my point, stay strong.

 

You can work on how you look at porn. Spend some time each day thinking about how vile it is and how it destroys lives, including your own. You desire porn because you perceive it is some good for you. If you can shift your outlook then you won’t desire it.

Also, if YouTube is a gateway then consider making it inaccessible. You can block it. Or, if it is that bad you could get rid of your internet. That sounds extreme, and it is. But if you really want to not PMO and that is the only way to not fall into it then why shouldn’t you do that?

 

My sig is relatively misleading but I would recommend trying to occupy yourself(or make yourself as busy as possible)

That is how I was able to get 21 days of being P free

 

For me, I have gone about 6 weeks without porn after 18 years of off and on struggle. One thing that helped me is trying not to put a mask on and realize some battles you aren’t meant to fight alone. My opened up to my wife and even after I opened up to her I had 2 relapses and weak moments in 11 months. This time it felt different, I couldn’t imagine myself never ever looking at another naked women on internet, now I’m excited and feel like I have educated myself some on why and what goes on in the brain with porn.

I also think I have been reading the Bible and doing podcasts on sermons. It has helped, we aren’t the only ones that have faced these strong temptations.

 

30 year struggle, but feeling more committed than ever, from this Site and reading Your Brain on Porn. I just turn away from the thoughts as quickly as possible. I also turn towards the feelings...of loneliness or anxiety, to sooth myself, and also speak with trusted support people several times/week.

 

I created a tinder account two days ago and haven't thought about porn for days!
But chatting with all these sheila's is taking a lot of time

 

I went dancing tonight...something I probably wouldn't have done if I were not committed to this abstinence. Also came home with the number of a lovely lady! That's a little progress for only 5 days sober!

 

I would say 2 things.

Firstly, establish a healthy routine and lifestyle. I did this in the week and i dont pmo then anymore, it doesnt even take any effort.

At the weekend it is much harder for me. I think becoming more intimate with the opposite sex will definitely help me. It isnt about stopping pmo, its about replacing it with something better.

 

Working towards healthier lifestyle. Will it be working out, eating better , sleeping more.

I think this is like any other addiction and you have to just keep trying and trying and even when you have gone without for long period of time there is always chance for a relapse but that is how addiction works.

Write a list for yourself why is porn bad for you. Each time you even get a thought you view the list and read it or add something new to it.

 

That are good ideas. Thanks. Tomorrow morn I will have 7 days.

 

Keep up the good work! 45 days for me!! It’s possible to do it. Yes you will still be tempted, but remember how bad it made you feel. I feel so much better after these 45 days

 

I never cease praying. I pray, and pray and pray. Day in and out, sometimes I'll even wake up in the middle of the night and pray, funny enough I have had more conversations with God at night and early in the morning.

I want to be so on fire for God and his word. I want the real deal, not some Cancer that for a moment feels good but will kill me (porn)

If you've ever encountered God's spirit it's like being drunk without drinking. It's that intense, the whole room fills with the power of God and it is almost overwhelming, That is what I want. To be close to That