Hey I am new here. I am a med student from India and want to abstain from masturbation.

Hi there Thomas Young, I don't think there is anyone who can better appreciate the science behind porn addiction than you. Being a medical student you know how the neural pathways that are created during PMO will cascade into a full-fledged addiction. I too am in college and I have suffered a similar impact of PMO on my academics. I had tried some strategies in past, but they were solitary ventures that didn't bore any fruits. But after joining this community I felt that every time I had the urge to go on a "porn hunt" I could easily distract myself by just clicking on the NoFap bookmark and reading some journals.
This brings me to the most important point: NEVER FORGET TO WRITE JOURNALS. This will not only help you to hold yourself accountable but will also help you find some friends with whom you can pair up to discuss strategies and share daily experiences...............Good Luck with your Reboot and Stay Strong.

 

Welcome! I'm glad you're here.

My suggestion is to take time to explore this site. Learn. Develop a plan for yourself, especially for your free time. Connect with others here.

Keep coming back!

 

Hey man, welcome to NoFap.

As @Septimus has pointed out, go through the forum and develop plans for yourself, on how to fight the urges.

To counter your free time masturbation, you can cultivate new habits. Read books, or study, or stay among people, or come up with an idea that you might find useful.

I know how hard you would've worked to get into Med school. Use the same energy in battling this addiction. I'm sure you can.

Goodluck, and keep fighting.