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Hi, newbie trying to experience a life without porn

Discussion in 'New to NoFap' started by Reconnect, Sep 21, 2019.

  1. Sep 21, 2019 #1
    Reconnect

    Reconnect Fapstronaut

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    Hi, I'm 24 y/o male who has been using porn since I was 13 (11 years). I tried to abstain from watching porn several times for the past 4 years, my longest attempt is just 1 month. After that attempt, I never last for more than 2 weeks.

    Back then when I used to be religious, I constantly beat up myself mentally out of guilt and disgust after watching porn, mainly due to moral reason and lack of self-control, there are nights that I used to cry because of that, I wish I never had sexual desire in the first place.

    When I was 21, my journey in life leads me to choose an agnostic world view (nothing related to porn addiction). That time I'm still addicted to porn but never beat up myself out of religious reason anymore. Only left with disappointment towards my lack of self-control and motivation in life.

    I already forgot how it feels like to live a life without porn (or probably never experience that). I'm probably like a deep-sea fish asked what's water. Until this day I still feels that I'm missing something in life due to this addiction, however some part of me already 'normalize' this addiction, telling myself that "it's okay to watch porn; my PE, social anxiety, lack of motivation and the brain fog isn't a big deal".

    Today I decided, I want to experience life without porn and compare it with the life I've been living until now. I really want to have self-control and be free from the shackle of porn. I want to express my sexuality healthily and free from compulsive behaviors. I want to improve my quality of life, end this dull and paralyzing life because of porn.

    It's day 0 for me, I want to do Hard Mode for 90 days or more until I reboot. Also, thank you so much for creating this platform, I discovered it from /r/NoFap. The Getting Started guide is really helpful and informational.
     
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  2. Sep 21, 2019 #2
    rafael33

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    Welcome to the Nofap community.
    The NO PMO journey is not easy but worth the effort.
    The community will support you.
     
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  3. Sep 22, 2019 #3
    Reconnect

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    Thank you, I rarely involved in any community before this, but this time I want to open myself more.
     
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  4. Sep 22, 2019 #4
    Life's Journey

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    Hi Reconnect, welcome, and wishing you loads of strength and good luck on your journey to overcome porn addiction. Your desire to quit porn sounds strong and sincere, and opening up more about this is an important step in this process. Keep up the good work, you can do it!
     
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  5. Sep 22, 2019 #5
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    Heyyy welcome to the NoFap forum : ) It's nice to see you here fighting the good fight alongside us!

    Here is just some advice:

    First and foremost please take a look at each section in the forum, there might be something(s) you may find of big help to you. Feel free to post there :+)

    Then secondly I just strongly advise you to be active on your profile(as there quite a few active people in the profile section). Please start by choosing an avatar and then make daily status posts to show you're active and needing support/encouragement. They've also got a neat little feature that shows freshly posted statuses for all users to see. People will find your profile and give you encouragement/support.

    People (are beginning to) love communicating in the profilesection..(it should be and is )mostly spportive talk but it doesn't hurt to deviate from supportive talk. It would be great to have you join in and support others in the threads, profiles, and journal. Make sure and be grateful for the help you received and help after receiving some. Invest in some people's journeys. We could always use your help and in return you shall receive some as well!

    Thirdly, You should also highly consider creating a public journal and write about your days in more depth for us members to follow along your journey and offer support to you by way of posting in your journal.

    Last but not least: Good luck on your journey here, make sure to really give it a try with all your heart!
     
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  6. Sep 23, 2019 #6
    Reconnect

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    Thank you, this platform increased my motivation to overcome porn addiction, it's like new light for me :emoji_star2:. All the best to you too!
     
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  7. Sep 23, 2019 #7
    Reconnect

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    Thanks for the advice and Goodluck to you too, you almost reach 30 days, keep it up, always refresh your motivation, and stay strong :emoji_star2:
     
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  8. Sep 23, 2019 #8
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    Thank you, how sweet : ))
     
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  9. Sep 24, 2019 #9
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    Hello and welcome! :)

    We are glad to have you as a part of our community. Here are some quick links to get you started.

    Getting Started Guide | How to Use theNoFap Forums | Panic Button | Day Counter | Rebooting Resources | ForumRules | Glossary

    If you wish to keep a journal of your progress you can do so in the appropriate section found here

    You can also take part in one of the manychallenges available. It can be a tremendous help. Challenges

    Also, there are groups you can also join if you wish to do so. You can browse through them here. Groups

    There are plenty of wonderful, friendly and knowledgeable people here to help you along on your journey to a life free of PMO. I wish you nothing but the best!
     
    Deleted Account, Sep 24, 2019
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