I'm actually smiling 90 days NO PMO

So here's my story...

I was first introduced to Porn by bad friends when I was 10 years old, days passed and I have never thought that watching Porn would impact my life this badly, maybe because I didn't have the awareness to know the truth about this industry, or maybe I rejected the idea that porn might actually hurt me.

After all the searching, and studying, I finally discovered the Nofap community when my true recovery began, so I started reading people's success stories and thoughts about this addiction, I got inspired and motivated so I began writing down my plans to get clean.

it took me 5 years of trying and failing until I finally gathered all of my resources and the knowledge I needed to turn this chapter and move forward with my life, and I'm honestly writing this post not to brag about myself but to give hope to people who are still going through hard times.

I still have a long way to go because I believe Nofap is the beginning of the journey to discover and reach my full potentials.

I do regret the 15 years of my life being addicted, depressed, and unmotivated, but after all, I'm here writing my success story and I'm actually smiling, feeling happier than the day I graduated from college, the feeling of freedom is so sweet.

So Here are some Benefits I noticed during the 90 days :
- Inner conflict is disappeared and feeling of guilt and shame is gone.
- became more productive and creative as I have more time and energy.
- took responsibility to take care of my family's needs. I used to shut my family out and keep them away.
- I've become more calm and peaceful.
- I enjoy doing little things.
- I became more organized and motivated.
- fewer mood swings.
- I'm focusing more on improving myself as NoFap revealed the cons in my personality.
- feeling more sensitive to life and what's around me.
- I no longer have distorted self-Image and improved self-esteem.


Here are some Resources helped along the way:

- your brain on Porn book by Gary Wilson, helped me understand how scientifically porn affects the brain, and how our brain changes when we watch it and how it becomes so addictive.

- the power of habit by Charles Duhigg, helped me understand how we develop habits and patterns and how to recognize those patterns to break free from any bad habit.

- porn free radio By Matt Dobschuetz, helped me connect the dots with my feelings and gain awareness of these feelings and how to deal with unpleasant emotions in a healthy way. He also talks about his experience as a porn addict in the past and how he managed to break free.


Brothers. I wish you all the best in your journey and trust me every day you fall and get back up is the day where you become stronger, thank you for your love and support.

note: excuse my English, it's not my native language )

 

Glad to hear that, just remember you will get better with urges along the way, good luck

 

thank you, I have a new set of goals now, for Nofap I'm going for 365 days pmo free, and for my career planning to start my own business, I also want to work more on my social skills, commit to self-development to learn more, and helping other people as much as I can.

 

thanks , bro which the best with yours

 

this is some serious progress, I used to celebrate each time I reach 10 days forward, keep going.

 

start by writing down your freedom plan

 

thank you very much for the advice and insights you provided, after day 90 I felt empty, but then I realized my recovery just started. I'm currently still affected by the chaser effect after wet-dreams, but it has less impact than before. I exercise regularly (planning to increase the intensity) to keep my hormones balanced and also I'm lately focusing more on my diet, I eat light food in the evening like fruits and green salad to avoid any digestive problems.

 

Yes brother , I still read success stories , they inspire me to keep going and somehow reminds with my purpose to leave this nasty addiction, I wish you all the luck. If you need any help Don't hesitate to PM .

 

Thanks for enlightening me in this matter