Question for those who have been sober for a while

Hello, I would like to ask a question for those who have been abstinent from porn for a while: Do you still have these pictures on your mind or do they pretty much go away after some time? Because the other day, I used hardcore pornography to get me off for the first time in my life. Before that, I had only had very brief looks at such kind of porn, and I was always repulsed by it. This time, I watched it for several minutes, even though I found the majority of scenes repulsive. But now I feel kind of defiled, as these pictures keep going round in my mind...

 

Yes, the pictures never really go away. Our minds have the tendency to store negative stuff easily and accurately. In my case, I am still plagued by certain graphic flashbacks, sometimes and these are almost random. And I am more than 400 days into my reboot. So, I think, these have a deep hold in subconscious.

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Best wishes
MSH

 

Hey Hannah ^^ I am not that far but far enough to tell you those images cease to exist the more you live your life full filled. Its the first 15 days that are really hard Trust me it will get better. Hang in there! Socialize more it will help most to throw out those pictures. I still have one or two a day but its easy to destroy them. Just don't think about resiting, but resist when you must and a picture appears