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Why I am here.

Discussion in 'Compulsive Sexual Behavior' started by cactusthorn, May 20, 2021.

  1. cactusthorn

    cactusthorn Fapstronaut

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    I have been watching/using porn for 50 years. I was an early adopter to the internet and it immediately became a porn delivery device. On dial-up it was downloading gifs at a very slow rate. Now it is a high speed every fetish imaginable porn-a-copia.

    I have had a cheating problem for 7 years. Started with women, progressed to men. I am not attracted to men, but I am attracted to sex, so there you go.

    Sex with men was easier and it seemed to leave me with less guilt as it did not feel quite like cheating as much. Rationalization at it's best.

    Now, I want to be completely guilt free when it comes to porn and cheating. Found this site a few days ago. While I don't think I have a fap problem, I know I have a sex problem. What I think I am trying to fill is a need to be wanted. My wife loves me and has stood by me as she found out about my extra-curricular activities. Now I am trying to stop lying to her.

    I want to be the man she is slowing starting to believe I am.
     
  2. Uncle_Iroh

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    Welcome to NoFap, now although I love this site, I use it as a tool alongside my programme of recovery through Sex Addicts Anonymous. I can't tell you what to do, but it sounds to me like you could really use SAA and it could be a programme to help you. https://saa-recovery.org/ here is the website, you will find literature and meetings on there, hopefully there will be a meeting in your area, if not there are some telemeetings and zoom meetings, but face to face is great. It gives you a chance to meet people with the same issue from all different walks of life, a fellowship of folk ready to assist you working through the 12 Steps. Check it out as I believe it would be veeeeeery beneficial to someone in your position. Attend a meeting, see how it goes, at the end of the day it won't kill you sand you may find a place for yuorself and a place to help you and you partner.

    I hope this helps, if you want any more information just drop me a message!
     
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  3. cactusthorn

    cactusthorn Fapstronaut

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    Thanks, I created an account there, but have not pulled the trigger on a meeting. It is on my radar.
     
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  4. cactusthorn

    cactusthorn Fapstronaut

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    I did log back into the fetish site. Sent my ex-partner a note saying goodbye, I am taking a break from porn, and gave him the nofap website as he is a compulsive fapper. Did not look around at all. In and out.
     
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  5. Davikch

    Davikch Fapstronaut

    You have a strong reason to do Nofap, so stick with it! If you want to relapse, just remember the reason!

    Also, pornblockers are our saviour.
     
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  6. cactusthorn

    cactusthorn Fapstronaut

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    It's been 9 days so far. No real urges other than last night's wife is out early trigger. I have not felt the desire to seek out a sex partner. Here's to day 10.
     
  7. Chefb87

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    Thank you for sharing your story cactus! I would definitely like to echo what someone else said. I have been going to SAA for over 2 years and it has been one of the biggest reasons why Ive stayed and progressed in my recovery from pornography, escorts, infidelity.
    If you're interested the local group that I go to is currently doing zoom temporarily until covid calms down in our area. If youre interested in seeing what it's like. Feel free to drop me a message !
     
  8. Robindale

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    I would echo what Uncle Iroh and Chefb87 commented about SAA. I joined one in January and it has been very beneficial to me. There is something very powerful about talking out loud about your sex addiction with other human beings who have journeyed on the same road. Have made a connection with a few of the guys outside of the meeting and can call each other as needed. My group meets on Zoom also and it has worked well.
     
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  9. cactusthorn

    cactusthorn Fapstronaut

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    Two weeks done. I feel depression starting to set in. I need to get over this pretty quick. Probably because I haven't been to the gym in a week.
     
  10. cactusthorn

    cactusthorn Fapstronaut

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    Well, I have been alcohol free for 52 days, porn free for 35 and smoke free for 16. Had sex with the wife Sunday for the first time in quite some time. Suddenly after that I have these horrible urges to watch porn and seek out old sex partners. It is hard to remember why I quit porn. But, I will be strong today. Maybe not tomorrow, but at least for today.
     
  11. Robindale

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    I would encourage you to have the light on and look at your wife when you orgasm. Your brain needs to reattach to her when all those chemicals from your sexual release flood it, and away from porn images or other casual sex partners. And the emotional connection you’re rebuilding with her will help you get to recovery.
     

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