I was introduced to porn when I was early teen, it was available in my house (dad's collection) and when they weren't home I would end up wondering, and then start watching. Ever since then porn / erotica has been at my fingertips. From AOL chat rooms to search on the internet. From teen to mid 20s I had few relationships and found I didn't need any relationships. I never seen how porn had ahold of me or how it effected my life. When I was 26 I met my wife to be, and married her at 28 years old. In the beginning of our relationship there was little issue. I remember reducing the intake of porn but I also remember I would hide it and if she wasn't at home (on vacation) I would consume non-stop. I now realize and see the addiction taking over / and consuming me. I now see how it effected my relationship with my wife and caused distance and lack intimacy. Now my wife and I are separated, but working on self discovery I have stumbled upon this teaching of porn addiction and how porn + masturbation not only has affects on relationships but also personal health. For a long time I can't remember being overly happy and I believe that to be caused by the increase in dopamine levels and not being able to reach highs from ordinary / traditional events. I love my wife and hope for a recovery in our relationship, I now realize how this addiction has caused pain and hurt to my wife as well as myself. Any advice or help that can be provided on success in dealing with fighting this addiction would be appreciated.
Welcome! I'm also new here, so we're beginning this experience bro. Hope you can suceed with NoFap. Glad you're here! Hnmore
Hi @Lazeon Thanks for being here. Welcome! Leaving an addictive habit is not an easy job, but .... it will be fully worth it. So... get some knowledge, read stories, let yourself encouraged by others. You are not alone in this. So connecting to others is a clue as well! And don't forget to create a journal. Writing about your daily stuff may really help you to process the issues. Good luck!
Thank you for your support. I am still going strong, though I do not have a distinct goal yet, but I know I need to set a goal. otherwise how do you know if you are successful or not. I already love the support that is provided in all of the threads and look forward to reading more and hearing of people's successes.
Welcome, stopping PMO will be the best decision you can ever make. I promise it will make your life better. Here is a link to my journal with the plan I used to overcome porn and other addictions. I believe that it is a good starting point and my plan may give you some ideas for developing your own plan. https://www.nofap.com/forum/index.php?threads/no-cross-dressing-re-boot-journal.87827/ Here is hoping you overcome and heal your relationship with your wife.
Thank you all for your support. I am now 1 week in, and although there are times where I am alone and think about PMO, I refocus my mind. I am hoping to share my revelation and current experience with my wife soon. Just waiting for us to schedule a time to talk. I feel this is the best thing going for me now.
Hi @Lazeon, good to hear your story. I'm also new here and looking to achieve my own goals. Congrats on 1 week and good luck going further
Hi @panthera_uncia I am glad you have made it here. This is a great community from what I have seen and the support is phenomenal. I wish you the best on your journey and hope for great success in your pursuits.
