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Fetish Addiction

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by kjhen27, Oct 2, 2020.

  1. kjhen27

    kjhen27 New Fapstronaut

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    Hello everyone, this is my first post on here and I feel the need to post this to get some insight and help. My problem is not porn, I have a fetish addiction, specifically foot fetish addiction that I’ve been trying to stop and overcome ever since I discovered NoFap 3 years ago. I’ve been fapping a lot to this fetish for more than 10 years! I’m 28 now. I deep down don’t want this in my life anymore, I see the harm it’s doing to me mentally, physically, and spiritually. I know most people on here have a porn problem but fetishes really aren’t mentioned much. I don’t even refer myself as a PMO addict, I call it FMO addict(Fetish Masturbation Orgasm) I feel that having a strong foot fetish is a lot harder to do NoFap because there’s triggers everywhere, out in public, at the store, at work etc. I have been struggling a lot this year on my NoFap journey and I’m just really sick of this shit! I truly want to make it 90 days and beyond to see how I will feel. I just wonder about my future self if I continue down this path being a FMO addict. Sometimes I feel like I’ll never stop doing this and I will always be addicted like there’s no hope for me. It’s gotten so out of control that when I see a women's feet out in public, it will trigger me to want to do the deal. I’m so ashamed of myself for this destructive behavior. Sometimes I rationalize with it and say “it’s just a foot fetish, not that big of deal, there’s ppl out there with way worse fetishes. But I know that’s BS. I’ve come to these forums for help and motivation to quit this once and for all. Is there anyone else with this problem and how did you overcome it? I’m on Day 1 btw
     
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  2. Hey man, welcome to the community :)

    I understand what you are going through, but actually many members here have gone through fetishes whether they know or not. As I understand, fetishes are two types; ones are porn induced, and other type that are caused since very young age, sometimes before puberty. The first type usually will be cured as you abstain from Pornographic materials, fantasies and masturbation for a period of time (a couple of months). The second type is not surely whether will be cured or not, but what is sure is that one will be able to control and moderate the lustful reaction toward it.

    I would recommend you to treat this fetish and any other type of fetish as a part of PMO, and work on yourself to avoid PMO as a whole. So set a strategy to avoid the triggers, engage with your life activities, start a new temporary life goals. Also I don't see a big issue in that as long as it is considered as a small part of one's relationship which does not effect it negatively, and that he keeps the relationship normal and healthy.

    You may take special plan to treat this fetish by using Affirmations for example (It really helps in that). And again, treat this whole issue as a PMO, which should be avoided by replacing this bad habit with a healthy and a positive lifestyle. By time, one's thoughts will not be focused on PMO or any sort of its fetishes, and you will be the normal yourself away from such erotic thoughts.

    And lastly I recommend you to read rebooting materials constantly, study them as they will give you knowledge and awareness about harms of PMO and tips to avoid it. As will as such daily reading helps one's subconscious mind to understand that Masturbation is not the way to go, so you will get in control on yourself :)

    I hope it helps, good luck!
     
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  3. Welcome to NoFap brother.
    I agree with the upper post that some fetishes are porn-induced and others induced by strange events in your life, however keep in mind that most of them are probably porn induced.

    I suggest you start by getting rid of the Porn and see how it works. You should become less and less aroused by your fetish and more interested in the things that are "traditionally" attractive (a pretty face/a nice body etc.).I've managed to overcome mine and so have many on the forum. Good luck on your journey!
     
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  4. Agent

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    it's amazing just realizing its a problem most people deny it is one, fetishes are a big struggle to get rid of, the longer you get the streak going the easier it becomes but usually when its a long time fetish one thing i recommend is becoming cold and avoiding looking at them in a lustful way, its not easy but i wish you the best brother!
     
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