I need motivation

Discussion in 'New to NoFap' started by Gravelord, Sep 8, 2014.

  1. Gravelord

    Gravelord Fapstronaut

    Hi,

    I'm from Canada. I heard about NoFap from a friend who said he registered because his addiction to porn was getting out of control.

    This made me think about my own situation. I fap around 6 times a week, so about once a day. It's not as high as some people, but that doesn't mean it hasn't slowly taken control of my impulses.

    I have a girlfriend that I love. At first, I had erectile problems, because I lacked self confidence and I was constantly thinking about my performance. Fortunately, it hasn't happened since. Now, it's been a year, and my main problem is the time it takes to attain orgasm. It lasts too long and the fun and intimacy is lost in the process...

    To stop fapping will be extremely hard for me. I have some depressive tendencies. I usually escape my downs with a rush of endorphins by fapping. I got addicted to it. Every time I feel down, I fap, and I go to sleep. I will have to find some other escapes, but it will be hard.

    I haven't seen my girlfriend for a month, because I am abroad for work. I will see her in a week, and I wish I will have been able not to fap for the week, and beyond.

    Stopping to masturbate will have a good effect on me in the long term, but on a daily basis, I know it will be very difficult.

    Thank you
     
  2. jmark

    jmark Banned

    Are you in a position in life right now to marry your girlfriend?
     
  3. Gravelord

    Gravelord Fapstronaut

    No, not yet. We've been together for a year, and we are talking about living together next year. Maybe in 2 or 3 years, but I want to take a one step at a time.

    Oh, I forgot to specify my age. I am 27.
     
  4. jmark

    jmark Banned

    I believe the marriage bond guards chastity (i.e., stopping masturbating), so the sooner you marry, the sooner things'll be easier for you.
     
    Last edited: Sep 8, 2014
  5. Dkjnr

    Dkjnr Fapstronaut

    I pmod and it has affected my relationship terribly. I feel unattractive, guilty. And unable to enjoy sex. Perhaps doing tasks which reflect unenjoyable buy satisfying and rewarding gains emotionally will direct you on towards the pleasures you seek
     
  6. Dkjnr

    Dkjnr Fapstronaut

    Jmark sex and religious values are very different. One is emotional and the other is mental. Are you married? I assume you have nocturnal emissions due to your celibacy, meaning your body is asking for an emotional bond. I respect your idea about relationships although it may be difficult to expect others to apply the terms to their lives
     
  7. jmark

    jmark Banned

    I'm married. I have sex nearly every day. My wife is pregnant with our seventh child.

    I'm just trying to offer advice based on my experience. That's it. Not expecting anyone to do anything, actually. Just wanted to share ... because of my success. :)
     
  8. Gravelord

    Gravelord Fapstronaut

    Two days in, had some pulsions, but it's not too bad for now!