Recovering

[1stMachiavellist]

My story is like a lot of others in the worst ways. I was exposed to p at a young age, began getting off at a young age, and even did it multiple times a day in my pubescent years and beyond. It isn't until I 'accidentally' abstained from masturbating and watching p that I realized something: what I've been doing isn't normal. I relapsed fast after that week and broke down, wondering if this was normal. I spoke with friends, one of which who grew distant over the conversation, and others about the subject. Their input is what I saw others say: "it's normal". Me looking at others doing an act I craved, getting off to it in a low amount of time, and 'enjoying it' is normal? I realized I had an addiction, went through dozens of relapses, and finally saw some benefits.

I have been looking around NoFap and reading threads from time to time, mainly trying to rationalize my quitting in the darkest hours. I never really felt the urge to make an account, post, or even talk about my story but I've kinda realized I can't do this alone. Now that I have a GF and have entered adulthood I feel that I really need to put a nail in this coffin and quit. After my most recent relapse after a 21 day streak (my longest) a few minutes ago I cemented in my mind that this I have to quit.

New here so I'm still getting the ropes figured out. If anyone has any tips let me know, I've looked around and gotten the gist, just wondering if there are any gurus or especially experienced nofappers that have some advice. Thank you and hopefully I can complete this journey.

 

[pure_james]

My story is like a lot of others in the worst ways. I was exposed to p at a young age, began getting off at a young age, and even did it multiple times a day in my pubescent years and beyond. It isn't until I 'accidentally' abstained from masturbating and watching p that I realized something: what I've been doing isn't normal. I relapsed fast after that week and broke down, wondering if this was normal. I spoke with friends, one of which who grew distant over the conversation, and others about the subject. Their input is what I saw others say: "it's normal". Me looking at others doing an act I craved, getting off to it in a low amount of time, and 'enjoying it' is normal? I realized I had an addiction, went through dozens of relapses, and finally saw some benefits.

I have been looking around NoFap and reading threads from time to time, mainly trying to rationalize my quitting in the darkest hours. I never really felt the urge to make an account, post, or even talk about my story but I've kinda realized I can't do this alone. Now that I have a GF and have entered adulthood I feel that I really need to put a nail in this coffin and quit. After my most recent relapse after a 21 day streak (my longest) a few minutes ago I cemented in my mind that this I have to quit.

New here so I'm still getting the ropes figured out. If anyone has any tips let me know, I've looked around and gotten the gist, just wondering if there are any gurus or especially experienced nofappers that have some advice. Thank you and hopefully I can complete this journey.

I too am just starting out. You have my support.

 

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My story is like a lot of others in the worst ways.

Care to elaborate? Are you dealing with mental, emotional or physical symptoms as a result of your situation?