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Discussion in 'New to NoFap' started by 20yearstoolong, Sep 18, 2015.

  1. 20yearstoolong

    20yearstoolong New Fapstronaut

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    Hello everyone,
    I'm new here and just wanted to introduce myself and say a little about me. I am a 29 year old man who has struggled with porn addiction since a very early age. I was first introduced to porn by my uncle who gave me some playboy cards to look at when I was 8 years old, (my uncle was only two years older and was given the cards by his older brothers (not my dad).) Later my grandfather owned some apartments and one of the tenants left stacks of magazines laying around. I was raised in a religious family, so nudity for me was so rare that I just couldn't get enough of it even if no further action was taken than just looking at it. To be honest, I didn't even know what M was. I went to see a therapist over my depression. I asked him about things that I didn't feel like I could ask my father. I asked about things like male anatomy and why I woke up with morning wood. He gave me the worst advice you could give a 12 year old. He told me about MO and what to do to make it happen. I did that and never looked back.... Every day, anywhere from 1-10 times a day. As a Christian, I felt maybe even more guilt than someone who isn't religious and the cycle grew worse and worse. I never had sex with anyone until I was 19, my wedding night. I've been married now for nearly 10 years and I have never had a normal relationship with my wife, in that, I was always using PMO throughout my marriage. My wife knows that I have an addiction, but I am pretty sure she thinks that I have it under control. I have tried for at least 10 years to break this addiction, and have yet to be successful, but I stumbled upon this site on September 15, 2015 and have not had any PMO since. As of now that is 4 solid days free from PMO. I am experiencing some sideaffects now, headaches (I never get headaches), restlessness at night time, and inability to focus right now, but more may come later.
     
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  2. Septimus

    Septimus Fapstronaut

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    Welcome! I'm so encouraged by your story; I'm glad you're here!

    This is a difficult challenge but...YOU CAN DO IT!

    You will find, I think, that the wisdom and experience here helps you understand the problem; also, you'll see tools to use in others' experiences and stories. And, being connected, even via the Internet, makes a huge difference. It did for me.

    Keep coming back, and keep being motivated. Your wife (and you) deserve the better you that will be the result.
     

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