Hey there, hope you’re doing well! I’v been on here like a year ago and gave up. I really am committed to doing this. I did an 8 day streak and relapsed. I’m now in a 5 day streak and awake at night and it’s been very hard, I’m tired and want to sleep but oddly horny and do not want to give in. I know I definitely have an addiction to PMO and sometimes just MO but I really don’t want this to be my life. I want to succeed. I’m 31 and ready to move on. Any one who is able to help or support me in this journey is greatly appreciated!
Welcome back! I’ve experienced what you are experiencing now. I sometimes have insomnia due to urges to MO. Not that it’s of any consolation but just know that these unpleasant side effects that come with abstaining from PMO are a sign that you are changing. You are in the process of re-wiring your brain and your automated responses to triggers. It takes serious effort and determination. But I promise you that it gets easier. You must put in the hard work now in order to reap the benefits later. The urges ALWAYS eventually go away. Just stick it out. Find a way to distract yourself during these difficult times. If the urges are really bad maybe go run a few miles or take a cold shower or both! Burn off that excess energy. You are better than PMO. It will only make you feel worse about yourself. There is freedom in the distance and you can achieve it. Take care and I wish you the best!
Thank you so much for your reply! It is incredibly encouraging! I do feel like I am strong enough and agree with you, better than PMO. Thanks again!
It's good to go hard mode as long as possible and experience all the crazy symptoms of withdrawal. It will definitely change you in a positive way. Ultimately you will need to strike a balance acknowledging you are a sexual being but not a porn addicted one.
Thank you tbird! I agree that I’m in need of hardmode. It’s what my goal is. I guess I’m just now recognizing that what I’m experiencing is withdrawal. Makes me realize how much more this really is an addiction. Feels like I’m starting to see it more clearly. Thanks for the response!
