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I have been a porn addict for close to 14years of my life

Discussion in 'Porn Addiction' started by needmylifeback, Aug 19, 2020.

  1. needmylifeback

    needmylifeback New Fapstronaut

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    I am a 30 year old man and the first time I ever ejaculated was from fapping to porn at the age of 16 and it has ruled my life ever since, I didn’t notice how bad it has affect my personal growth until now, I am married to a beautiful and affectionate woman. I have been trying to drop porn but each time I get on social media especially twitter even without searching for porn some how it gets on my timeline and I’m back in that cycle again, it definitely has affected my sex life in ways I’m ashamed to admit.
     
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  2. Emanuil

    Emanuil Fapstronaut

    As for Twitter - they base their suggestions on previous searches and i think they get some data from Google as well. It is all connected today.
    And as for pornography - as someone who saw first porn movie at the age of 12 and didn't stop till recently (now I'm 40+) I can tell you it's possible to quit.
    You don't have to feel ashamed, a lot of guys had the same problem.
     
  3. Forgive yourself man, this cicle will not last forever, you are stronger than this shit. Your life is far more important than this evil cycle, dont let him domain you, have faith in yourself.

    You need to fullfill your time with good* stuff, this hipersexualization of everything only will increase in the next years, you just need to control yourself.

    *Walking, reading, spending time with your wife, physical exercise. You need to take this sexual tension away from yourself to resist.
     
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  4. runner0424

    runner0424 Fapstronaut

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    Here is my story and tips that I have learned. I also would recommend getting off social media for a while, it’s to help get your mind right. An analogy is like somebody keeps putting cake or pizza in your face, but you aren’t allowed to eat it. It sounds like it’s a trigger.

    I relapsed twice after 6 months Or so. I’m currently 6months and 9 days or so free from that relapse.

    I have learned a lot in my struggle with porn. One, is what triggers me. A lot on the internet and tv triggered me(seeing beautiful women). I believe my last relapse was super bowl halftime show, I didn’t relapse that night, but like a week or two after it, but those images stayed with me and I kept wanting more, even after 6 months.

    I also researched And watched videos of the science behind it all and it releases dopamine In your brain and scary how the addiction can become when I thought I could control it.

    the ways I feel like I have conquered it for good was that I had my wife put in an adult filter password that I don’t know what it is(it could be a friend if not married). It’s my backup plan when having a bad day and can’t see the adult sites. I also don’t watch shows that could trigger me and try to turn my head if I think a scene is coming. More importantly though, I have really grown in my faith with God. I have listened to so many sermons on temptations and that has helped me tremendously. Rick Warren and Greg Laurie are 2 of my favorites and have helped me a ton!! I learned about all the garbage I was putting in my mind. The analogy was how we have to watch what we eat, we can’t eat McDonald’s fried food every meal without bad consequences, the same thing applies with what you consistently put in your mind.
    “Above Inspiration” YouTube videos are great too. Give them a listen, it’s usually 10-20 min long.

    Hopefully this helps and try and learn as much as possible and avoid whatever gets you tempted and triggered. Get going on another streak and make it a lifestyle change and don’t beat yourself up if you have a relapse. Just learn from it and keep trying to do better.
    I also told myself , I would help as many people possible struggling with this as I could once when I got it under control.
     

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