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Anyone got tips or tricks on how to stop watching porn?

Discussion in 'Porn Addiction' started by JagerMeister, Sep 6, 2020.

  1. JagerMeister

    JagerMeister Fapstronaut

    ´Tis the second day on my PMO, but the easy version as you can read, I´m watching porn just to edge and I almost fucking came, I felt worried that I was gonna fail, so im here questioning you guys about any type of recommendation or tip on how to stop browsing porn
    this is my 2nd attempt, dont wanna feel like shit anymore
     
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  2. skaterdrew

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    All I can advise is restricting your self by getting rid of certain devices, and if you do still need and want to use the internet, then block your device to the point it is impossible to get porn and artificial sexual stimulation and it's basically impossible to bypass.

    This is the only thing that has somewhat worked for me. Trying to use my own willpower, trying to change my life, none of these things worked what so ever for me at staying away from porn and artificial sexual stimulation.

    The only thing that worked for me is being really restricted from it.

    Some people think getting rid of internet devices or being so restricted is crazy. But I find this ironic, because what's the first thing an alcoholic does when they are trying to quit alcohol? What's the first thing a drug addict does when they are trying to quit a drug? They get rid of all the alcohol out their home, they get rid of all the drugs out their home.

    But somehow when you have a serious internet addiction, so in the form of PMO on high speed internet, getting rid of the internet in your home is crazy and too extreme. Or being seriously restricted on the internet is crazy and too extreme.
     
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  3. runner0424

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    I relapsed twice after 6 months Or so. I’m currently almost 7 months or so free from that relapse.

    I have learned a lot in my struggle with porn. One, is what triggers me. A lot on the internet and tv triggered me(seeing beautiful women). I believe my last relapse was super bowl halftime show, I didn’t relapse that night, but like a week or two after it, but those images stayed with me and I kept wanting more, even after 6 months.

    I also researched And watched videos of the science behind it all and it releases dopamine In your brain and scary how the addiction can become when I thought I could control it.

    the ways I feel like I have conquered it for good was that I had my wife put in an adult filter password that I don’t know what it is(it could be a friend if not married). It’s my backup plan when having a bad day and can’t see the adult sites. I also don’t watch shows that could trigger me and try to turn my head if I think a scene is coming. More importantly though, I have really grown in my faith with God. I have listened to so many sermons on temptations and that has helped me tremendously. Rick Warren and Greg Laurie are 2 of my favorites and have helped me a ton!! I learned about all the garbage I was putting in my mind. The analogy was how we have to watch what we eat, we can’t eat McDonald’s fried food every meal without bad consequences, the same thing applies with what you consistently put in your mind.
    “Above Inspiration” YouTube videos are great too. Give them a listen, it’s usually 10-20 min long.

    Hopefully this helps and try and learn as much as possible and avoid whatever gets you tempted and triggered. Get going on another streak and make it a lifestyle change and don’t beat yourself up if you have a relapse. Just learn from it and keep trying to do better. Porn free radio podcast by Matt Dobschuetz
    I also told myself , I would help as many people possible struggling with this as I could once when I got it under control.
     
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  4. neo97

    neo97 Fapstronaut

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    Bro, try read this book I attached below. It is called, the hack book which is specially designed to help someone who addicted to PMO. You might be wondering how the hell is by reading a book can help you right? Don't worry, you're not the only one bro. Now, after reading this book up until the end of the chapter, I've successfully ended my porn addiction for 3 months already!! So, I hope, it can help you too!
     

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  5. IGY

    IGY Fapstronaut
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    You already did. o_O Edging is the most damaging thing you can do. Start again at day 0 and cut porn and masturbation.
     
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  6. Astro101

    Astro101 Fapstronaut

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    Yes, edging is really bad - it basically overloads your brain with dopamine. In my opinion, it's worse than MO - because with MO, you can limit how long the session lasts - and therefore overall duration of dopamine saturation. With edging - you need to constantly increase the stimulation to maintain the session - and that is a classic dopamine addiction loop.

    You need to stop PMO - that includes edging.

    Tips - find a different hobby to fill your time - whether that's video games, or even going on random Meetup.com social sessions to just meet and talk to people in low pressure environments.
     
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  7. fredisthebes

    fredisthebes Fapstronaut

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    Get out of the house. Spend time with other people, in public, in nature. Visit friends and family or just wander around town. Anywhere but sitting in your room staring at a screen.
     
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  8. Astro101

    Astro101 Fapstronaut

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    Also - give yourself about 10mins of direct sun on skin exposure every day - around midday - as long as you don't have any medical reason not to of course.

    Sun exposure has been proven to improve mood - it promotes Vit D production in the body, which has a whole host of benefits.

    This needs to be direct sun exposure - not through a window. The window blocks the good stuff, even if the light seems to be getting through.
     
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  9. Dead Lobster

    Dead Lobster New Fapstronaut

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    I absolutely hate how unknown this book is really. It's probably the best book on quitting this mental cage of an addiction.
     

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