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Recovering Addict That Needs Support

Discussion in 'New to NoFap' started by Tacticooldude, May 17, 2015.

  1. Tacticooldude

    Tacticooldude Fapstronaut

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    Story Time:
    The whole 19 years I've been on this earth, I've been a member of the LDS Church. If you know anything about the Church, you know that anything to do with PMO is a strict no-no. Despite that, I was an addict, and I'm still recovering. This summer would've been 7 years if I hadn't made the decision to stop Now.
    My reasons for wanting to change are varied. I've always known I shouldn't be doing what I was, for religious and practical reasons. I was constantly wasting time, it made me chronically tired and lazy, I was going against my religious beliefs, and it was all making me an irritable and sad guy. I'd only made a couple small attempts to stop that only lasted a couple days. On April 10th I had a series of experiences that changed where I wanted to go with my life, and I needed to stop PMO in order to get there. Before then I was PMOing usually multiple times a day. Since April 10th I've PMOed somewhere under 10 times, with my best streak being 16 days.
    I've talked to my Bishop about the issue (he's like a Pastor or Priest for those who don't know). But no one else even knows about my addiction, so the only support I have is him and the Holy Spirit (I'm not trying to push my beliefs on anyone, I'm just telling you what I'm experiencing). Those two figures are awesome, and I couldn't have gotten where I am without them. But my goal is complete and total abstinence, and I need people to talk with that understand what I'm going through. So, here I am. Although I'm not happy about the fact that I got so deep into addiction I had to find even more resources to overcome it, I feel privileged to live in a time where such a tremendously supportive community exists to help me overcome my struggles. Thanks everyone!
     
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  2. kikstart

    kikstart Fapstronaut

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    Welcome to the place were we may not all be from the same country but we all talk the same language.
    ( I don't mean English.)
     
  3. Hi there, @Tacticooldude,
    Welcome to the forum. It's a good start that you have the support of your Bishop, and you will find lots more support from like-minded men & women here. The Holy Spirit is the very best inner guidance we have. I am not a member of the LDS Church, but, much like yourself I am motivated to quit for religious reasons.
    It's really encouraging that you feel that keen motivation to stop - stick with that motivation - especially during times of temptation, and keep on listening to your inner guidance.
    I pray that you will find the strength & support you're looking for here - I feel sure that you will.
    Every blessing.
     

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