Been thinking about revealing my problem to someone, i'm tired of the same cycle just to end up relapsing, it's just so hard to come clean and put it all out.
Hi, I have been struggling with porn/masturbation addiction since 2004; have lost so much of life because of porn. A wife, career, etc. In my years of research and documenting the battles of others there's one thing I have come across that without a doubt was a total life changer for those who beat this addiction. And that's confiding and telling somebody of your battle and addiction to porn/masturbation. So, yes, if you have somebody to lean on and trust, somebody who will look you in the eye and put their faith in you. Telling them of your battle with help you personally, emotionally, and spiritually. So much of this addiction is built upon being reclusive; alone in a room, apartment, house, cut off from the world. So, when you are able to get out of that porn darkness and confide in somebody, it's pretty revealing. Sadly, I don't have somebody like that. I have thought about seeing a therapist or stopping by a church to speak with a priest, just have not built up the courage. But, yes, if there is someone in your life you can bleed your heart to about this addiction, it can be life changing.
Thanks for sharing brother, even i have wasted a part of my life to this. I have noticed that as well. Most who confide in someone succeed, it's just so hard cause it carries so much shame..... @dannylomora
I've told a few people - close relatives that i don't watch porn/dont fap anymore.. That i am a fapsternaut, i dont think they even remember me telling them that but its whatever. It really feels like you gota share with someone, just dont go sharing this information with someone that's a prik that will go around trying to shame you it can help to share, especially if you find someone in a similar situation to yours
For now, none of my friends or family members know about me and NoFap, or about my PMO addiction. That's why they always say that I don't understand how smokers feel, but I absolutely do. However, I do indirectly give people some advice/opinions about porn and masturbation. Not saying that we should definitely keep it a secret, but you need to know whether you're sharing the information with the right people, or at the right time. If you talk about this with another porn-lover, you're not gonna get yourself anywhere, in fact you might be triggered. If you do it right though, then it can definitely help you as we are social beings (it has nothing to do with shame). It will have to be your own choice and it will depend on how things are going around you, but this is just my opinion. If you feel that it helps, then do it! Good luck.
