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The hardest part

Discussion in 'Porn Addiction' started by XandeXIV, Jun 6, 2021.

  1. XandeXIV

    XandeXIV Fapstronaut

    I've been trying to give up PMO for years, but for me, the hardest part of this struggle is that small part of me that still doesn't want to give up. Most of the time I'm determined to quit, but some times when I'm in the wrong mindset there's that inner voice that tries to convince me that giving up is not what I really want, and the thought of never PMO-ing again makes that inner voice angry, like a child throwing a tantrum. These are often the points where I fail. It goes beyond keeping healthy habits, self discipline, etc., as it's a full-on battle of willpower at my core, questioning why I keep those habits in the first place.

    These mindsets are often triggered after some kind of stimulation in my genitals, accidental or otherwise (could be e.g. as a result of the sensation of genitals rubbing against bedsheets or waking up from a wet dream).

    Of course, I don't actually hear voices... I'm being somewhat metaphorical here! But does anybody else experience similar 'inner dialogues'? How do you overcome them?
     
  2. I’m struggling with the exact same thing and it’s meant I haven’t exceeded a two week streak in years. You have to really want to quit to succeed, you need to want it more than anything. I’m still asking myself what do I really want and you should do the same.
     
  3. becomingreat

    becomingreat Fapstronaut

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    For any addiction to quit the first step is really wanting it to be quit. If there is only a little window, your addiction uses that for escape.

    So you need a reason and finding it is on you. Then you can ask what to do with urges and thats another question. You first need to realize you need to quit, if you don't then nobody can help.
     
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