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Discussion in 'New to NoFap' started by AndyShyGuy78, Sep 19, 2019.

  1. AndyShyGuy78

    AndyShyGuy78 Fapstronaut

    Hi,

    I was a member here years ago but have come back as I'm in the depths of a major relapse.

    I have problems with
    • excessive masturbation (I'm 40 and have overall have masturbated at least daily since being in my late teens)
    • Porn use - i dont want to use porn at all but very often end up in cycles where I am looking at it daily
    • Unwanted sexual behaviour - I am married and have children, but have a compulsion to use escorts...despite bringing an STD home I am somehow still married...but see next bullet point
    • I am stuck in a failed marriage...I crave intimacy and contact with a woman. My wife has 0 respect for me. We have nomsex life, and I have a high sex drive...
    • I am lonely. My wife barely talks to me and we sleep in separate rooms with no physical contact at all...no hugs, kisses, hand holding, never mind any intimate stuff
    • I drink too much, and feel like I waste far too many hours a week on non-productive stuff like watching porn, masturbating, seeking out hook ups with escorts, watching TV, falling asleep because I drank too much
    Anyway, here I am. Back again.

    I have tried hard rebooting years ago but never made it past around 10 days. This time I really want to make it work. I am currently out of control and have have sex with 5 different women in the past 7 days, none of whom are my wife. I cannot carry on like this...I will go broke and also get found out (again) and potentially lose my home and family. Tonight is the start of a hard reboot...given the time of year I want to make a successful 90 day reboot my Christmas present to myself.
     
  2. rafael33

    rafael33 Fapstronaut

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    Welcome back to the Nofap community.
    The NO PMO journey is not easy but worth the effort.
    The community will support you.

    You made the habit and you can break the habit.
    Will you have enough strength? You can’t imagine how strong you are.
    Good luck!
     
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  3. AndyShyGuy78

    AndyShyGuy78 Fapstronaut

    Thanks for the welcome and vote of support.

    To be honest at this stage I am terrified of not succeeding, and also don’t know how to fill the huge void that will be created by stopping all these unwanted behaviours.

    However I also know there is a way.
     
  4. drac16

    drac16 Fapstronaut

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    I don't blame her for being distant to you. Trust is easily broken and it takes time to rebuild it. First of all, you have to show your wife that you want to change. Stop seeking escorts immediately. If you can't exercise self-control, get help (especially for your drinking problem). You probably won't be able to stop overnight, so take it one problem at a time. First, stop fornicating with other women. Second, stop drinking all the time. Just take it one at a time.

    It's time for you to step up and be a man. Don't drown yourself in self-pity, arise from the ashes and get your life back. I think that, deep down, your wife still loves you, otherwise she would've divorced you already. As I said before, you can build up her trust again, but you must take it back slowly. Show her that her trust is not misplaced. I will pray for you and your marriage.
     
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  5. romeolima

    romeolima Fapstronaut

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    You've taken a big step by coming back here and opening up.

    Good luck with you 90 day challenge. As others have said it sounds like you have a number of issues to deal with, maybe it's too much to deal with them all at one.

    Definitely give up on the escorts, at least then your issues are only with yourself.
     
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  6. AndyShyGuy78

    AndyShyGuy78 Fapstronaut

    Thanks all for the further messages of support.

    I do have a number of issues to resolve for sure, and I think in some ways they are all inter-connected...drink to numb the shame of what I have been up to online.

    I completely agree that my involvement with escorts must end immediately. In the past when I have done this but carried on with porn, after time the porn leads to browsing escort sites and off we go again.

    Interesting thoughts re my marriage...part of me feels we are together only because of our children, however there is an element of truth perhaps that there is even just a small glimmer of hope.

    Thank you again...reading these replies tonight has really lifted my spirits.
     
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  7. It will take a lot of work to repair your marriage. She is distant for a reason. You’ve distanced yourself from her. If you love her then you need to become the man she deserves. You need to be open and honest with her. You need to become vulnerable. All of this is possible if you want it. It will take a phenomenal amount of work and effort on your part. I wish you the best of luck.
     
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  8. Heyyy welcome to the NoFap forum : ) It's nice to see you here fighting the good fight alongside us!

    Here is just some advice:

    First and foremost please take a look at each section in the forum, there might be something(s) you may find of big help to you. Feel free to post there :+)

    Then secondly I just strongly advise you to be active on your profile(as there quite a few active people in the profile section). Please start by choosing an avatar and then make daily status posts to show you're active and needing support/encouragement. They've also got a neat little feature that shows freshly posted statuses for all users to see. People will find your profile and give you encouragement/support.

    People (are beginning to) love communicating in the profilesection..(it should be and is )mostly spportive talk but it doesn't hurt to deviate from supportive talk. It would be great to have you join in and support others in the threads, profiles, and journal. Make sure and be grateful for the help you received and help after receiving some. Invest in some people's journeys. We could always use your help and in return you shall receive some as well!

    Thirdly, You should also highly consider creating a public journal and write about your days in more depth for us members to follow along your journey and offer support to you by way of posting in your journal.

    Last but not least: Good luck on your journey here, make sure to really give it a try with all your heart!
     
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  9. AndyShyGuy78

    AndyShyGuy78 Fapstronaut

    Thank you for all the welcome messages. I have already received so much support. This is a great place and I look forward to working through my challenges with you all
     
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  10. Hello and welcome back.

    I guess your wife must be mad at you and afraid of catching another STD.

    I’m reading a book right now about sex addiction. All of the stuff you mentioned is in the book. There’s a 12 step program called Sex Addicts Anonymous. I’ve seen it mentioned on the forums.
     
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  11. Life's Journey

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    Hi AndyShyGuy78, welcome, and wishing you loads of strength and good luck overcoming your problems. If you really want to, you can do this. Regaining your wife's trust and healing your relationship will require a huge amount of work and effort, but it is possible. Quiting escorts and sticking to your 90 day goal are important steps in the right direction. You can do it!
     
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  12. AndyShyGuy78

    AndyShyGuy78 Fapstronaut

    Thanks for the continued votes of support and advice.

    After a rough weekend (see my other posts) I’ve recalibrated my goals and off and running building another streak. Hard work and tough times ahead but the payoff of a better life is what is motivating me.
     
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