Can't hit 3 Days

Discussion in 'Porn Addiction' started by Deleted Account, Dec 22, 2022.

  1. Hi all,

    I'm currently in a really bad PMO binge cycle. It's mainly due to loneliness and exam stress but I seem not able to get out of it. I need urgent help
     
  2. The only one that can help you is yourself.
    What do you expect a bunch of people on the internet to do for you.
     
  3. Unmet Potential

    Unmet Potential Fapstronaut

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    The mindset currently helping me is that I don't see a relapse as one relapse, because it usually triggers a bunch of more relapses for me.
    I don't see a day clean as one day clean because it weakens the addiction and will lead to future me having higher chances of succes.
    It's the only way I've managed to get the idea of the long term through my skull.

    In the end it has to come from you, but this mindset gives me more motivation to keep fighting, the less I relapse the easier it will be to quit, and I so badly want to quit.
    A relapse doesn't just delay your quitting date, it makes it harder, just like a day free makes it easier!
     
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  4. Thanks for the new perspective appreciate the help. :) Im going to try again
     
  5. greenishmoon

    greenishmoon Fapstronaut

    In this case what I've found being of help is to move to other "addiction", like , spend all that energy on another (but less) cheap emotional activity. Binge that videogame for a while, watch 3 movies, whatever.
    It's not what will fix the issue but it can get you out of the moment and let you pass the X days mark. You have to be aware and not move your anxiety and make this your new pacifier, but you can use this to cope and make it easier to keep away from sexual self release.

    EDIT: it's obvious that if you can insted do a more constructive activity it's better, but sometimes in my case I find myself just to lazy / unmotivated to do so, because I want to release my stress quickly.
     
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  6. greenishmoon

    greenishmoon Fapstronaut

    This have been crucial to me too. Recognize if f'ing up today is going to f your future days. If you don't recognize that, then next time you relapse pay serious attention to what you're doing and what you feel the moment/days after.
    You will start connecting the dots.
     
  7. I don't see how replacing one addiction with another fixes the problem
     
  8. greenishmoon

    greenishmoon Fapstronaut

    It's probably not a popular opinion. What I'm saying is replace it with a lesser evil until you can manage it. Once you feel better you can make anoter step forward.
     
  9. Just V

    Just V Fapstronaut

    I had the same problem for a long period of time. The best thing I can suggest besides others mentioned above is refocusing on something else. Just think of the consequences this temporary pleasure can lead to, porn is literally killing your mind and personality. The other time you'll feel the urge to fap leave all your devices (PC/laptop/phone) for some time, take a few deep breathes, go read a book, listen to some music (which helps me often) or take a cold shower or go outside. You'll make more progress if the activities you participate in (be it videogames, studying, watching a movie etc) don't include you thinking about porn all the time. Create a schedule for yourself and stick to it and don't think too much about having a relapse or quitting your fight against porn/masturbation. Just like it was mentioned above, only you can beat you addiction, but you always can find support here or share your thoughts with someone. Good luck to you.
     
    Last edited: Dec 26, 2022