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Triggered hocd

Discussion in 'Rebooting in a Relationship' started by Fractuul112358, May 28, 2020.

  1. Fractuul112358

    Fractuul112358 Fapstronaut

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    I'm a 32 year old male. I am very new to nofap and am just now realizing that i am addicted to porn. I knew I used it a lot but never thought of it as an addiction. I was introduce to it when I was about 9 with magazines and it progressed to highspeed internet porn. And it was straight or lesbian porn. Recently, I started watching a lot of transgendered porn and even gay porn sometimes even though I have never been attracted to a guy. Its only on the computer. I am majorly triggered about my porn addiction now because I am in a long term straight relationship and I just asked her to marry me. I love her deeply and I am still attracted to her, but I can't stop thinking about how she would feel if she found out about this. To make things worse, her brother and his girlfriend live with us and I have reason to believe they know my internet history because they are the internet account holders. They often bring up gay jokes and or low key comments that make think they may have seen something. And I am really upset about this. I feel like I should tell my fiance, but I don't want to ruin what we have. I feel emasculated, humiliated and shameful. I don't think I'm just being paranoid because my roommates family, who come over often for BBQ and what not, seem very different toward me and its knowm that they don't really like gay people. I feel stuck and I don't know what to do. I think I have always had some hocd since I was a kid because I was molested by a male teenager and even though I am attracted to women sexually and romantically, I am insecure. This has just escalated that dramatically. I feel trapped. Should I tell my fiance? Any advice would be awesome. Thanks
     
  2. MrAlkali

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    I am the same, i told my girlfriend about HOCD but not the porn addiction, i told her i tested with gay porn and didnt feel a thing. If you think its right and youll still be happy together then go for it. If i were you i would STOP porn right away, its hard but you can do it. Start having cold showers. When thoughts and intrusive thoughts come just say to youself. Whatever, so what, who cares. Its hard at first but is helping me sooth it all out.
     
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  3. Lepbk

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    You're doing better mate - can see the improvement from just reading your more recent posts! Keep going bro
     
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  4. Lepbk

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    A few ways to play this one out mate but I think you're overthinking it dont sweat it...when we fear people know something we tend to pick up on stuff and exaggerate it in our minds...start fresh - no need to tell your girl, just make a promise to yourself you will be the best you can be and the best you can to her.
     
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  5. Fractuul112358

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    Thank you guys for the responses. That helps a lot. I'll definitely keep away from porn and probably won't be bringing it up to her for now. I do think she would understand, but it might still upset her at first. I think my paranoia came from me feeling guilty about the porn. It might just be in my head, so I'll just stay away from it.
     
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  6. Are you sexually actively with your fiancé?
     
  7. Fractuul112358

    Fractuul112358 Fapstronaut

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    Yes I am
     
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    I'm 43 and had the same path as you with sexual abuse. The abuse is the core problem you acknowledged but didn't say you had started to address. If you want to DM please do and I'll be glad to talk over the phone. The abuse hijacks your life and puts you on an alternative path. It runs right along what would have been your"normal"life except it had lots more roadside attractions and lots of travel delays. It's so convert that it took me a long time to accept the cause of my dysfunction. A failed marriage and family, another failed relationship and teetering on a 3rd. I've got several guys in recovery that are into their 60's and being forced to desk with this crap. A lot of this recovery is online now. I'm part of several weekly webinars that you can interact if you choose. You have options but it's up to you to choose to take them now or feel like you have no other choice to do so later. Sorry if this comes across as preaching.
     
  10. Fractuul112358

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    Fortunately I haven't had pied very much. It has happened here and there, but it isn't a problem yet. I have never heard of PAWS until now. I'm not sure if I am experiencing that fully, but have social anxiety for sure. I haven't stopped using porng long enough i don't think. And I have had social anxiety before trying to reboot. I hope it doesn't get worse than it already is once I'm further along...ill keep trying either way.
     
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