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Questions about where i stand

Discussion in 'New to NoFap' started by NewZeroKanada, Mar 3, 2014.

  1. NewZeroKanada

    NewZeroKanada New Fapstronaut

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    Hi everyone. I've never really talked to anyone about this kind of stuff but i feel here is a good place to start, as everyone seems to be on the same boat. I started watching porn around 7-8 years ago. I've kind of never really thought about it, as i felt everyone does it etc etc (yknow, the usual stuff). So skipping ahead a few years i started watching more and more...specific porn. Then around a year ago i started to realize some things. I've never been in a serious relationship with anyone yet and i'm worried that i may not ever end up finding the girl to live the rest of my life with. I don't consider myself ugly or an awkward person socially as i do have a good amount of friends (guys and girls). I'm just no good at flirting as i have a bit of a self esteem problem. Now, going back to porn, i also came to realize that because I've been watching porn my whole life , i worry (actually i pretty much know for a fact) i will not be able to get up when the time comes. I feared that this can be a detrimental thing when i finally grow some balls and find someone to date. I see many people talk about how they can't find women because porn sets their standards high. Thankfully, i don't consider this the case as i am attracted to pretty much any girl who looks good ("porn star attractive" or not). So anyway, i finally told myself enough is enough and decided to quit PMO because i feared it will hinder any future relationship i may have, which at this point is really all i want (someone who sees me more than a friend...sorry to get all sappy). After 2 months i relapsed and went full cycle again (which felt terrible). After like 2 weeks, i decided to cut down gradually. I went from PMOing 5 times a week to only once a week and finally stopping. Then, for whatever reason, i decided to start only MO but no P. On my 60th day of doing this i decided to stop all together. I am now on day 90 of no P, but only day 30 of no MO. Now, i don't know if this is progress but i can now get it up by just touching it (something i used to not be able to do) and have occasional visions of a girl giving me head (something also rather uncommon for me as porn used to be the only thing that could get it up). Just the other day however i gave in and watched P but didn't MO. I feel really guilty and am worried any progress i made had been lost... I'm curious as to where do you guys think i stand on the matter.
     
  2. pls_end_this

    pls_end_this Fapstronaut

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    I think you are doing really well, don't think of a set back as ruining all the hard work you have put in towards your goal. Look at it as a learning experience. What can you learn from that time you watched porn again. What were the surrounding circumstances? where you stressed out? Did something happen in your life that affected you? Did you drink? Hang out with people that where negative influences? Where you tired? Where you just plain horny? Or was it just a moment of weakness? If you know what brought you to watch porn again, you can avoid the circumstance outright or be more mindful in the future.
    Here is a great video about exactly this question, enjoy.
     

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