I haven't had a pmo in 6 days. Every time I see a hot girl on tv or Facebook my mind goes straight to thinking about maturbating to the picture, because it rationalizes that it's not technically porn... but I know it's the same thing.
I know it isn't easy but anything worth doing in life is never easy. What I do when I am faced with these thought is I quickly get out or stop viewing what triggered these thoughts and take a deep breath and meditate for a few minutes and try to empty my mind of all those thoughts. It gets easier the more you practice. It works for me it might work for you try it. Also I haven't used social media in years. Though It might be a good idea if maybe temporarily you detox your mind from all of that. At least until you feel you can handle it because i know it's hard when every good looking picture of a girl sends you almost off the edge. So just avoid putting yourself in those situations With pain come resilience which leads to triumph. Know well you cannot have one without the other. Good luck!
I've been off social media for over a month ... less so because it triggers me, and more just because I recognize that I can compulsively waste time with it. I've definitely used YouTube as a p-sub, though ... and I recently deleted the app from my phone so I can't view it there anymore. Sometimes you just need to take drastic measures to keep yourself safe, especially in the early stages of recovery. Get some good filters and blocks that you don't have the password for ... so when porn calls you again, at least it'll be calling you from the other side of a concrete barricade.
The first few weeks are always the hardest. It's strictly impulse control. The urges are meant to test you. It's not suppossed to be easy.
You need to distract yourself. I made a post exactly like this thread a few months ago, but I relapsed before people had a chance to reply. I think I may have also been on day 6. Just remember, if you pass this day without relapsing, you could get the best streak you've ever had. What would you rather do: -Have a pointless orgasm for a couple of seconds over some coloured pixels? -Quit PMO, work on improving your life, achieve happiness and live the life you've always dreamed of? Because they are literally your options. Anybody would be stupid to choose the first option over the second. Fight through it, and remember why you're here and how bad you felt last time you relapsed.
Thank you everyone for your responses! I made it through last night, I am now on day 7 of my streak. I appreciate all the helpful advice.
