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Discussion in 'New to NoFap' started by cafecup, Apr 7, 2017.

  1. cafecup

    cafecup Fapstronaut

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    Hey guys, I don't quite know what to put here, so I think I'll just share a little bit about my struggle. The story is probably pretty similar to many of yours but, thats beside the point right?
    I am a 20 year old college student, I have been struggling with porn since I was 13 years old. I started because I had just switched schools and was "innocent" by everyone else's standards. I wanted to know what all the other kids were talking about so, naturally, I went to the internet to answer all of my questions. It kinda tumbled down the hill from there; you know starting slow, just a curious mind wondering what was out there, but it quickly spiraled out of control. I have tried to stop on multiple occasions, even to go as far as to tell my dad. He was thoroughly disappointed, I haven't told him that I fell back into PMO, I know it will only hurt him.
    My first real attempt to quit was a few months ago, I felt so guilty after a midnight session of PMO that I went to r/nofap and looked for help in quitting. I was good for a while, I felt fantastic. Then, during spring break, I relapsed. I watched a couple of porn videos and then quit, but I didn't stop masturbating. And now today, I relapsed again and watched two porn videos. I feel like shit, I feel alone. Just a little side note, am I the only person who feels like he is the only one who struggles with PMO? It seems like no one else around me does it. Like I know some have to but still, its kinda a lonely struggle.
    Anyway, I joined here for you guys, I feel like a community of people who understand the issue will help me be a lot more successful!
     
  2. D . J .

    D . J . Fapstronaut

    Welcome to NoFap where you are amongst friends who are here to encourage you and sometimes challenge you but not judge you.

    What are your current strategies for combating the enemy called PMO?
     
  3. Poseidon

    Poseidon Fapstronaut

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    Welcome to NoFap, good luck on your journey!

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  4. cafecup

    cafecup Fapstronaut

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    At this point I don't really know what my strategies are, if I feel tempted I typically try to busy myself with other things; whether that be getting out of the apartment to do homework or going for a run.
     
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  5. Pursuing_Greater

    Pursuing_Greater New Fapstronaut

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    You're definitely not alone. Porn is something that a fairly large percentage of people are struggling with, but being such a sensitive topic nobody really wants to bring it up. The fact that you are doing just that and seeking support is a huge step of courage. I'm right there with you and like you mentioned on my recent post, feel free to shoot a message about anything. You can beat this, your past doesn't define you, and even when you don't feel like it there is support all around you. These are truths that I'm trying to remind myself of as well. Wishing you the best man
     
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  6. D . J .

    D . J . Fapstronaut

    Check out In Case You Didn't Know for strategies and tips which may help you along your journey.
     

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