I’ve been trying to quit PMO for 2 years now. I’ve been addicted since 9 (Ik bro) and have been trying to stop ever since. I started trying to quit when I got into self improvement and regained my faith in Christ. I got into many good activities : Running, boxing, strength training, even trying to make money online. But the one thing that stops me from growing is PMO. I’ve gone from going 2 1/2 weeks to barely surviving 1 day. I’ve read guides like SPAM REMOVED (spam code #001) - REPORT TO MODERATION, I’ve watched videos, I’ve tried similar forms. Nothing has worked. Today as I am writing this I have PMO’d. I hope I find my answer in this forum man.
This is just an internet community. The answer you will find in your own life. Also get real books like your brain on porn or go to SA meetings. Im glad you are here though, you can find here good advice and many kind people. God bless you.
Welcome. Glad you are here. Take some time to read the reboot material (available here => http://www.nofap.com/getting-started) and come up with a plan for what you will do when you are faced with urges. It has good advice, so don't skip it! Perhaps start writing a journal - if you feel comfortable telling people about happened and what's going on now, you will start to feel accountable to them. You may even inspire others. It's a nice feeling! This will help your recovery. Also, try to add something into your life that makes you the kind of person who doesn't engage in PMO. Think about doing: Something you enjoy Something you're good at Something important Something for somebody else, without thought of reward (and if you DO get an unintended reward, do something ELSE, perhaps for a different person or group). Read the journals of others - we all learn from each other. Don't just stay within your own age group or part of the world. Share your knowledge in a respectful way. This is a great post about what lies ahead of you during the reboot. https://www.nofap.com/forum/index.php?threads/time-to-be-done-with-this.140257/page-26#post-1442099 This is a fantastic way to explain what you'll be feeling during your reboot. https://www.nofap.com/forum/index.php?threads/club-dopamine.101129/ Read, learn, apply. Look around the forums, get to know people. Everyone is friendly, and will try to support you. We're all in the same boat here. Be kind to others and others will be kind to you, both here and IRL. And remember, it's not a challenge - it's a lifestyle change. I wish you a successful reboot. ~Orf
