Hello World

Welcome to the forum Doc! Thank you for sharing a little bit about yourself. Would you like to talk some more about your PMO story? We would like to know some more so that we can know about you and maybe offer some snippets from our experience.

I was exposed to P at age 10, MO'ed first at maybe 14, and PMO'ed somewhere in my teens. The habit was set in my late teens and early 20's. It caused me to isolate myself and go further away from people. People can be tough and challenging but balanced relationships are at the heart of a healthy recovery.

 

Thanks for diving into your story. Interesting one. P sure is addictive and hence our struggles but hey one day at a time.

Social awkwardness is a natural phenomenon. We are all conscious of being judged and find it hard to have regular conversations without an awkward feeling. Find a trustworthy friend and ask them for help with basic conversations. Go to a bar by yourself and just sit there for a meal. Over time such actions will slowly help you break free. Over time, you will be able to be mindful of your fear of social interaction, as this is the root of awkwardness, and then be able to have conversations with strangers. Persistence is the key. Keep trying. There is no one grading you even though you may feel as such.

Go ahead and dip your feet mate. Social interaction will surely help you overcome this PMO stuff. What kind of hobbies do you have? Have you tried studying in public places?

 

Try adding a social element to your hobbies and it'll go a long way in breaking the PMO cycle. If you're indulging in your hobbies in a group session, it'll be harder to PMO.