Hello everyone. I am a 100% porn addict and compulsive masterbator. My marriage has suffered and my mood has suffered. I’ve engaged in high risk activities. I am looking for a reboot and need it desperately. Any suggestions for getting started would be great.
Hi Mauve, welcome to this wonderful community! Make sure to check out the Porn Addiction Basics and the Rebooting Guide. I would suggest staying away from P (porn) and M (masturbation) for at least 90 days. Make sure to exchange these bad habits with new good habits, like working out, meditation and maybe learning a new language or an instrument. From my own experience: I practice my new workout routine for over a month now and started nofap 2 weeks ago (with 1 relapse in between). My head is slowly getting clearer and I'm getting more productive at work. By the way: What are the high risk activities you mentioned?
Thanks for your response. Although not recent, over a year ago I was paying for some activities that could have had really bad outcomes. Congrats on your progress. Right now I am working on creating some of those routines, while still trying to maintain my capacity to work and be an engaged husband.
A five day streak is already a good start! If you're looking for a reboot you've come to the right place. Oliver Gunter had some great advice already so I'll just add that it could also be a good idea to look at activities that will sharpen your willpower, so you're stronger for saying no to temptations. A lot of guys around here seem to like cold showers, but maybe it could also be something like cutting out sweets on a certain day of the week.
Thank you. I think the cold shower will be incredibly jarring and effective. I don't think anything subtle is going to work for me.
Sounds like you're on the right path, Mauve! I forgot to mention: there are porn blockers available for computer and smartphone. They can be a great help.
That is only my list for tomorrow! Thanks again. That will be painful, but I am going to do that. It will be like a mini funeral for porn addiction.
Great man, I wish you all the best! Keep us updated on your progress and feel free to share your problems
