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I’m tired of relapsing

Discussion in 'Compulsive Sexual Behavior' started by seagulls6878, Mar 25, 2022.

  1. seagulls6878

    seagulls6878 Fapstronaut

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    It seems like porn is all I have in my life . I am tired Of being angry and bitter and tired of resenting happy people . Their was a time when I didn’t care about what anyone thought about me . Now I am hyper sensitive to everything. So tired of starting over and starting over again and again . This isn’t what I wanted out of my life. I guess it’s easy to sit here and wallow in shit of my own making.i don’t know why I’m alive. Sometimes I wonder if “god” gets a kick out of seeing me in this state .
     
  2. Reborn16

    Reborn16 Fapstronaut

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    It sounds like your natural alarm bells are ringing and you've got some changes ahead.

    I've read happiness is found in 3 areas of life: Health, Relationships, Freedom (i.e. stable income).

    If all 3 need work, I would suggest looking at health first. This gives you better mental and physical capacity to improve the other 2.

    Does this sound relatable? And if so, I wonder what are some practical steps you could take to improve your situation?
     
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  3. seagulls6878

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    Well I already work out and I’m pretty buff . Not trying to brag but I am . It’s just the loneliness that does it for me . The loneliness makes way for the relapse .
     
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    Reborn16 Fapstronaut

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    That's good you're going well with at least 1 area then. It's important to note guys who are built and/or tall and good looking can still get caught up in the PMO habit all the same. But without a doubt having a good physical routine will help a lot.

    And so with relationships and loneliness, that could need some small actions you take over time. Everyone's interests and comfort levels are different, but I'd encourage you to think about how you can connect more with family, friends, community.

    A similar mindset to the workouts helps. You're not going to go from lonely to a dozen friend/girl contacts in a week. But like your exercise, consistency and building up from small to bigger challenges is key!
     
  5. seagulls6878

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    Yes man I appreciate your words . I will tell you this, people that work out are usually more insecure than the general population . Most of us have body dysmorphia too, it comes with it. It wasn’t always like this. I used to be heavy into drugs . I went to rehab when I was 22 . When I got out I consistently stayed working out and started abusing steroids . I am now 30 and on testosterone replacement therapy . I know that I have PIED cause my testosterone level is at 1450, and still I am not horny at all. I know the only way to fix this problem is abstinence. I can’t wish it away or daydream a new life anymore . I hate who I have become. I’m angry all the time and miserable. Yes strong on the outside but weak on the inside . I’m sick of it . Relapse seems inevitable. Once I relapse then I masturbate everyday for a week or so till I quit . Then I try again. It’s been this way for several years now . Happiness comes from within . Sounds cliche but it does. It’s crazy how addicted to this I am since I know porn turns you into a mindless zombie but I still keep coming back .
     
  6. Reborn16

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    Thanks for sharing more about what you're going through. It's a real challenge to get away from the PMO thing and it seems to me that we have to address a number of underlying issues to finally gain that freedom.

    The road to each success is full of temporary failures. You're finding out what doesn't work. And sometimes we repeat certain mistakes because we're just not quite there yet. That's not weakness though, you're going against an addiction linked to your biological needs, which would never be easy!

    True happiness does come from within. But I think we do need to reach out and be connected to find real fulfillment. I might leave this link here as it helped me a lot in this regard. Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong | Johann Hari - YouTube

    I know it can really feel like groundhog day. We keep repeating and relapsing and feeling shit for it. But if you do make small changes I can say things do get better over time.
     
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    Yeah man it’s definitely hard for me . I guess what lead up to this was growing up chubby and being bullied. I guess idk I was called ugly more than others growing up . People would tell me growing up that I was ugly and I would end up alone. Even my parents , they never told me what a good looking kid I was . They always just told me that I needed to lose weight . Especially my father. He would always say you gotta lose weight I want you to have girlfriends and go on dates . I was around 14 at this time going through middle school. When your chubby , ugly and have social anxiety you become a target . Eventually puberty happened and I shot up to about 5 foot 10 in high school . I was (and am) still scarred from all the bullying in my adolescent years . I figured well they make fun of me at school and my parents say I’m fat so I must really be ugly. Looking back , when girls Would try and flirt with me in high school I would shut it down . I thought they were just being nice to me . I never thought they were interested in me . The fat chubby kid was still their on the inside and is still their today . At this point in high school I discovered drugs . Drugs made me outgoing and allowed me to be who I always wanted to be. At the time I was also getting home from school well before my parents . I loved rolling a joint of synthetic marijuana and beating my meat to some kinky femdom porn. Ecstasy , lsd, mushrooms and pills also came into my life . All the cool kids did these drugs . They all had girlfriends and I wanted to fit in. The difference was they were having fun I was numbing pain . The fat stage of my life also led me to develop bulimia and my parents would hear me vomiting . At this time I was about 17 , 5 foot 10 and weighed 135 pounds . Getting fat again was my biggest fear and it still effects me today. I got my first girlfriend when I was 19 . She was beautiful , big boobs , a fake tan , bright blue eyes just beautiful . I couldn’t believe she liked me . This beautiful creature wanted to be with me ? Why would she I’m ugly I thought to myself . I could never understand it . I figured hell, are you sure this isn’t some mistake lol . You don’t like one of my other “friends “ , no one likes me . Eventually, she left me after a month because of the self hatred and low self esteem . I didn’t care . Porn was my master at this point in my life and still is today . All I ever think about is if I was like the other kids growing up my life would be different than it is today . I’ve become angry and bitter at god . He gave me a shitty childhood and now a even shittier adult hood . 30 years old with pied . I have a lot of issues . Sometimes I think I’m too far gone and broken so fuck it just fap . These last 10 years I’ve tried to kill myself with drinking and drugs and alcohol. It’s like my friend says “you trying to die but god just won’t let you.” I think a therapist would be beneficial . Part of my relapses is remembering back to 7th grade . A classmate said “ your probably end up marrying your cousin cause no one likes you .” Sometimes I think shit they were right here I am broken and alone . Even to this day I still get uncomfortable when people give me compliments . When girls tell me I’m cute or handsome It makes me so uncomfortable . I just let out a dry “thank you “. I don’t believe them when they say that . I’m on two antidepressants but I think I’m going back to the doctor to get it switched out . I’m sorry this was a long post but it’s how I feel inside all the time . Maybe you or some others can relate to this .
     
  8. Reborn16

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    I feel your story man. I think it's important to get this off your chest. I can relate to some things, I grew up skinny and got bullied for that and for being a bit slow in class (had a hearing disorder which meant if anyone talked during a lesson I just couldn't concentrate on the teacher's voice). I used to be driven by wanting to prove the people who thought I was a loser were wrong. But over time I've slowly learned to let go of that anger and instead be driven by how I can be a better version of myself each year.

    Kids and teenagers can lack empathy and schools have a long way to go I think. It's true many things that happen to us early end up shaping how we live our lives as adults. I'm in my early 30s too, you may feel similar how your teens and 20s weren't as good as they could be. But it's never too late. You can change things up. You're still a young adult with plenty ahead of you!

    I can also relate to being uncomfortable with compliments or success. You may think "you never had my back before, why now?" That resentment and uncomfortable feeling can get in the way of us enjoying what we do achieve.

    For those past traumas, bullying and family issues, and for your current challenges, I would agree some form of individual therapy or counselling would really help you take back control of your life. It's worth finding someone you can trust, and you may need to see a number of different people to find one you click with. I would also recommend choosing a male professional as they'll be able to relate more.

    Maybe you can take that first step soon? Just booking a time and getting a start on talking things out. Things can change quicker than we think with new tools and perspective!
     
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