I have control over who I want to be

Hello to whomever is reading this. My name is Michael. I have been addicted to PMO since I was around 12 years old. I am now 31.

I have tried several times to stop - each resulting in failures. I stopped caring for a few years along the way and recently stumbled upon the NoFap subreddit.

When you view the internet as a whole it's hard to find reasons to stop masturbating. So many things we look at are geared towards some type of sexual connotation. Games, articles, movies, youtube, snapchat, anything we look at has this. It's time to take control instead of succumbing to the natural flow of society.

I am finding self worth more and more as I go along. I knew how much this would help me, but I am so thankful to have stumbled upon this community. It's an easy community to make fun of since it goes against the grain, but honestly, that's what makes it so much better.

Thanks for letting me type words to internet strangers, but this is definitely helping. I'm currently at 12 days and I cannot wait to keep going.

 

Thanks, fellow Mike!

 

D.J.,

Thanks for the welcome and the question.

So far it's been a mental challenge. I'm avoiding situations that put me at risk (certain websites, movies, etc etc). I'm being open and honest with those closest to me. I've set certain goals to reach - I'm also avoiding dating and sex for quite a while so I don't fall into a different trap under the same umbrella.

Any recommendations on certain strategies are welcome.

 

Thanks for another response and link. I'll definitely be checking that out.