Why you started?

Because I never ever want to be in another awkward moment due to PIED.

 

Because I hated feeling terrible after I fap and the shame that I feel.

 

It destroyed me academically and socially.

 

Just the fact that P is so fake. People are not that way, they just try make our brains fucked up.

I also had major side effect from porn: brain fog, being socially awkward, needing a lot of more sleep, concentration issues on work, unreasanable high physical standards standards for girls...

So many reasons for me to do NoFap!

 

I thought I was a addicted to porn, I was not as much as I thought fortunately, but still addicted, I noticed ot after joining NoFap and reading a lot of posts. And a bit because a lot of people use to say that quitting is good for some reasons, I decided to try and saw some good results.

 

Because I'm 30. I spent 50% of my life span so far being an addict.

Not only a PMO addict but also an alcohol addict. I don't know which one of those 2 addictions was the actual root cause and no therapist could tell me this, but they both heavily fuel each other, I feel like they are one single addiction merged and allied together to destroy my entire life. I don't wanna spend another decade like that, then suddenly turn 40 and think to myself that suicide is my last option. I gotta get in charge right freakin now or this is it.

 

I actually don't know why I started lol. I wasn't addicted to it as I could go on for several days without porn. I guess, I started my NoFap journey because once I read something on the internet regarding semen retention and that only 1% of the world's population actually can do it. It was something exciting for me as I wanted to be in that 1%. Soon I would realise that it wasn't that easy (or was I actually addicted ?). I looked up about NoFap, what it is, what are it's benefits and then discovered this forum when I was 17.Now after a year later( with multiple failures during this time) I can say that I am finally completely detaching myself from porn and masturbation.

 

I started because I became lethargic, and constantly annoyed. I KNEW it was affecting me, you know? So yeah. Just build your discipline, confidence, have a set goal, and work towards it. Peace!

 

ADVICE & OBSERVATION:
I have been on a two,three-day streak, and believe me, this is the hardest streak I have faced in a while. I have constant “cravings” to FAP (surprisingly, I just figured this out, porn addiction is just like every other addiction, say, meth). You feel like you NEED to do it, but here’s the advice: Have a set goal, remember how you feel after FAPping (the disappointment, self-loathing, lethargy, and whatnot). Keep remembering that set goal, and hopefully, you won’t relapse.

Also read a porn addiction book: I am currently reading one titled “Treating Pornography Addiction: The Essential Tools for Recovery”.
Wishing you all the best

 

Agree with my fella here. Doctors cannot necessarily help you, unless they have been in your position before. Addiction is one of those things in life, where you have to be in it to understand it. Instead, look for community groups or find someone in your position who wants to quit, and help each other out. Peace, and be safe, fellas!

 

YEAH!! That feeling is fucking awful (One of my driving forces on my journey to quit). I feel so disappointed in myself After that act, and boom, I want to sleep. That day is over, that time is lost.
Keep working guys. I promise, you become a better person for yourself and others after quitting.