The beginning (round 2)

Hey there guys,

I am a 24 year old male who is 5 days without PMO and feeling pretty good about it, I also went 5 days without it last week but gave in during the weekend, (too much downtime). It sucks because I know i could be almost 2 weeks deep without PMO which is also My longest record ever in the past 5 years. I had a pretty powerful urge last night where i thought i was certain to give in, but luckily by thinking about this cute girl at work I want to talk to and look in the eye with confidence i was able to not give in. This is my ultimate goal before I leave this job in September. I am also hoping to smash my personal previous best of 14 days without PMO. I would GREATLY APPRECIATE any kind of support from anyone or also sharing of your guys stories. I am a quite and secluded guy these past couple years but deep down I know I love to help people and receive help myself sometimes. Good luck to everyone out there, Together I think We can do it!

 

Hey Syx19,

Thanks for sharing your personal story with me,

I can swear to you that I will use some of the tips you mentioned here to me, within the next couple days when I feel a powerful urge coming on, specifically the one about taking a cold shower because I just remembered this is what I did when I set my personal record of 14 days a couple of years ago so thanks for the reminder! I love to bicycle as well so for the first time ever I will try this method at night when I am at my weakest. Also, It is so true that meeting friends or going outside is the key to abstain from this terrible addiction at least for me, I find that interacting with other REAL human beings motivates me to become like them and that is honestly the most powerful thing in the world for me!
Just wanted to say thanks again for all the advice, and good luck on your journey as well brother.

 

So true, I like being alone, as it allows me to remain open minded and learn alot about myself, but I hate this perverted monster I have become due to my alone-ness, it has to go because it is warping my perception about reality.

I believe the first time I started watching porn was on my computer around age 11, and yes I had a very child like mind as well but couldn't resist the ultimate pleasure it gave me. However It was extremely rare compared to now during those days. I could easily go without watching it for a couple months and not even think about it. I think it's because when your a kid you are forced to go to the outside world everyday, (school) and meet with people (friends, teachers) which keeps you occupied. How ever I do remember still M'ing with my imagination way more often than i did with the internet. As messed up as it sounds it was more genuine than Porn, Still some lust but more of a sensation that i wanted to connect with a girl that i really liked. Hope this info helps.

 

All I can say is that I promise you, you will recover with Time! it is not maybe, YOU WILL. I was exactly the same in terms of not having a girlfriend or sex until i was 18, and when I did, I couldn't maintain an erection and was barely able to penetrate because of how flacid my penis was. The only advice I can give you brother is to stay strong in your battle , I really think that having sex with a girl you like while genuinely being able to be aroused will be the best feeling I will ever experience in life. I hope this motivates you since you are still young but i know at your age it is very hard, as most people that age are constantly bombarded by sex related stuff. You must be a wolf among the sheep at this age to really stay away from PMO'ing, good luck I wish you all the best, stay humble and Keep fighting my friend