Hi Y'all!

My name is Edgar and I'm 21yrs old. I've tried to quit porn and masturbation for a few years now but it's been extremely difficult, the neural pathways in my brain related to the addiction cycle are too strong it seems. I'm joining this forum in the hopes that discussing issues with others that are in the same fight might give me strength.

 

Dude that's brilliant advice. Im going to try exactly that. I recently purchased a violin and I'm hoping to teach myself how to play it. I also want to start mountain biking again which has helped me with depression in the past. But I also need to put myself in more social situations because when I isolate, that's when things really get bad. That's for reaching out to me by the way! I appreciate the advice. And it's comforting knowing there are others in a very similar situation. Best of luck and stay strong!

 

Thanks man. The quote you chose for your avatar is all too real! It's been my life story and the story of what many of us have been living. I feel pornography is a real addiction and it's like other addictions it's extremely difficult to overcome alone. I hope to get help and inspiration from folks like you so thanks for reaching out. It's greatly appreciated man.

 

Hi there D.J. My stretegy consists of posting daily check ins in the forums and encouraging others to keep fighting, reconnecting with my old hobbies such as mountain biking, fishing, cocking and I'm learning to play the violin. I just started the violin but I hope to get really good, i love anything that isn't classical. Also I plan on putting myself in more social situations and reconnecting with my friends and family, I've been numb to them for to long now. Also I'm looking for an AP but haven't found anyone. If you know of someone around my age could you send them my way? Thanks for welcoming me to the community!