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Porn addict, New to this blog

Discussion in 'New to NoFap' started by Guenhwyvar, Oct 11, 2013.

  1. Oct 11, 2013 #1
    Guenhwyvar

    Guenhwyvar Fapstronaut

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    I am a 37 year old male and I have been fighting sex addiction for over 10 years. My problem is porn and it has been a constant problem between my wife and I. I have been busted many times and it has been the open sore of our relationship for the entire 10 years. I cannot find a good support group so I am going to try this site. I have been sober for several weeks and I am finding that I was using porn to manage my emotions. Now that I have stopped I find that I am more volatile and often depressed. I wonder if this is a frequent problem that others have experienced.

    I have cycled in and out of porn many time, but this time I want to be successful and I think I can do it because I am getting so much support from my wife. I have not had this support in the past and I think this will help me through this.
     
    Guenhwyvar, Oct 11, 2013
    Guenhwyvar, Oct 11, 2013
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  2. Oct 11, 2013 #2
    montague415

    montague415 Fapstronaut

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    I've experienced the same thing when quitting PMO. The emotions can start to play up. I might feel more anger, more depression, or I might get a crush on someone and get somewhat caught up in that.

    What to do? I remember what my emotional balance point should be and do what I can to stay centered in that. I know that I'm going to feel emotional intensity at times. It's true PMO did settle me down, but then...so would drug addiction, booze, or whatever. Just because something settles me down doesn't make it the best option. Managing the emotions is good for me, if they increase,that's ok. The better I get at feeling and regulation my emotions, the better person I'll be.

    Life is all about emotions. If you can master them, you can master life. If the emotions are more intense, bring it on. Like weights, if you lift more you get some awesome muscles.

    Way to go. Several weeks sober? Awesome! Set up your counter here, click on "visit the homepage" after you get to that page.
     
    montague415, Oct 11, 2013
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