Hey everyone, I'm a young guy who kind of fell apart during covid, some bad timing had me move far away for work during the lockdown, I severely injured my leg, and then my previously managed depression came crashing down, I developed an alcohol addiction, and my porn use skyrocketed as well, especially when trying to control the alcohol and depression... Had to go on LTD... But I've been given a second chance, have been going to church again, been abstinent from alcohol for 2 months, battling through depression and anxiety mostly successfully, hopefully back to work soon, and now that I have the motivation and energy, I want to address the porn and sex addiction.. It has tarnished the way I look at women, has caused immense shame, wasted time and energy, and ravaged my dopamine levels. This is day 1. It's been years since I've gone even 5 days without porn or masturbation so by Gods grace, this community, and my strength, I really hope to beat it! Cheers, R
Welcome brother, just take it slowly and dont be to hard on yourself if you relapse. The most important thing after relapse is to avoid binge. Do this and you will be good to go, because in that way you are not building your tolerance with dopamine levels. Just keep it up, and be realistic in your beginning goals.
Thanks so much guys! This is what I've been missing so much - a supportive group to give strength to each other on this journey. Cheers!
Hang in there @Redeemedman ! I agree with what @Interface said as well. One day at a time and don't be too hard on yourself! This is a war and you need to focus on the everyday battles...
Thanks so much man! Definitely a war some days my goodness... today got sidetracked on google by a bikini photo for 10 seconds and then later found myself on a dating site for the wrong reasons.. Can't get complacent! Tomorrow I'm going to try and start the day with the battle in mind and some focus so hopefully I don't get sidetracked too much.
Seriously though, there is no room for complacency. The internet can kill your progress so quickly. I have been forcing myself to get into this app before I let myself go anywhere else online. It helps me remember why I’m getting off of p and the strength I need for the day. I usually end up spending a little too much time on here but I figure that it’s better than wasting an entire day binging on p.
