Didn't think I would need this until now

Hey everyone. I am a 26 year old male, living in the United States, former military and I didn't think I have a problem until I talked to a good friend of mine who had a problem with porn and masturbation. It has negatively impacted my relationships for years, the most recent one being the last straw.

So, I'm quitting porn and masturbation - for good.

 

I need to abstain from porn and masturbation for sure. I'm going to start a work-out cycle to get back into shape. I'm not in terrible shape, but not great either. I feel like that should be a great way to strengthen my mind and my body, plus it's a great outlet. I feel like I also need to reflect on why I felt the need to go so far out of my way for such things in the first place, so that it can never happen again. I've had sexual frustrations from a very early age, and I feel like I haven't really addressed it, but rather covered it up with something else.

Porn and VR in general have diminished my sense of reality and given me unrealistic expectations.

 

Thanks for the read and the tips - it really helps!