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Discussion in 'New to NoFap' started by TheDavid, Oct 15, 2017.

  1. TheDavid

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    i stumbled upon an article of a guy a chronic Masturbator and Porn addict struggling with memory and hair loss and how his life is now a wreck.

    After reading his story i couldnt help but feel guilty, as i am going through that same struggle. I am 16, a former A student (now B), a social and friendly guy and a chronic Porn and Masturbation addict suffering inside while hiding from friends and family.

    I have been Masturbating since i was 11 after wrong friends introduced me to pornography.

    Been in bondage for the past 5 years as i've tried to quit on numerous occasion but i fell right back into it.

    My greatest run was for 2 months, right after recovering from a testicular torsion surgery which believe me or not i think was caused by my chronic 25 times a week wank.

    Recently i found out i am having difficulties with my memory. i cant remember stuffs easily and memorizing is equally hard, not to talk about the selfpity, hairloss and pain i've been going through silently.

    As a student my performance have dropped so far and i have decided to stop this menace before it ruins my life even further. I hope to keep you all posted as i try to get my life back on track. Gladly looking forward to your encouragements and help.
     
  2. MegatronJones

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    Hey David. Welcome. You've made a good decision taking this first step. There's a lot of good people with great advice. Hang in there and be strong! You can do this. I'm just about a month into NoFap. Learned a lot of tips of what to do when I'm at a weak point and needing to find some relief. Ultimately all the hard work is on you, but you can do it!
     
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  3. Plutonium

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    I believe you... :eek:

    You've come to the right place. Don't worry about the past - you're still very young with your whole life ahead of you. Nothing that has happened cannot be undone. And the best thing of all is that you recognize your problem now. Many people, myself included, carried on for decades before recognizing it.

    I imagine at your age it will be difficult to go PMO free in one single step - the hormones are still raging. But just take it one day at a time and you'll get there.

    Best of luck...!
     
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  4. TheDavid

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    Thanks alot for the kind words.
     
  5. TheDavid

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    Thanks alot. I really appreciate the kind words.
     
  6. MegatronJones

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    How's it going today? Resisting?
     
  7. Harry Maclad

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    You got this David! I am also 16 too and before I found this website I can say I was struggling with quitting PMO! But this community helped my Acheve a lot! Here you will find people who have similar stories as you and the same goals and it's really nice to know you are not alone, there ares 10 of thousands of people abstraining from PMO! I wish you good luck my friend
     
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  8. TheDavid

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    Hi Guys, Today was great. Had no urge whatsoever and I did adjust my schedule today to do things I rarely do, took a long walk, stayed outdoors for a while before returning home. The few moments I was alone at home I spent my time making proclamations and prayers (I am Christian). I am already feeling confident, can't wait to complete my first 7-day streak.
     
  9. TheDavid

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    Day 3 and today was rough. Woke up with the urge to jerk off but I rebuked it and went about doing productive tasks, even decided to extend my run to the end of the month. The weirdest thing happened today, My crush and I were chatting (she's a very hard girl, rarely dabble into sextexts) and surprisingly she initiating sex talk and naughty chats and I played along I got shocked when she sent a nude picture of her ( didn't request it whatsoever), as if she was being used to break my vow to myself, I was really tempted to jerk off cos she is very curvy and I found it even shocking that I was able to stand my grounds despite huge temptation. I deleted the picture and the chat history so I never get to look back at it. Till now I am still shocked at how I have been handling temptations here and there. We move forward.
     
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  10. TheDavid

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    Been having reoccurring thoughts of her naked but I am fighting back hard.
     
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  11. MegatronJones

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    Good man! Is she interested in a relationship?
     
  12. TheDavid

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    Looks like it, we've gone out few times. kissed twice, largely involved in each others life.
     
  13. Sailor

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    Good for you for resisting and deleting the pic. That takes a lot of strength! You the man! Could you share with her what you're going through? Maybe tell her that while you think she is very beautiful pics of her nude are not what's best for you right now.

    You're doing great. Keep at it bro.
     
  14. MegatronJones

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    It's a tough thing with what you're going through. I personally wouldn't go into details why you care not to recieve naughty pictures at this point in time, but I do agree with Sailor in that she should know not to send them. Maybe in the future would be ok, just not now. Maybe after you have control over the P/M and have established a strong exclusive relationship would be healthier for you.

    Man, I don't envy your situation! I hope you can be strong and resist the urges. I really do. Getting into a healthy relationship would curb a lot of stress as long as you can leave the porn alone.

    Keep us posted. I'm really interested in how you make out!
     
  15. TheDavid

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    I am into Day 5 and I am having a little worry. Would appreciate help from the experienced fellas. so far into my run I've discovered I no longer have morning woods or occasional erections, possibly what NoFap users call "a flat line", my penis have kinda shrinked. is it something to worry about? Would it make me have a low libido as I grow? Since P was a factor in getting arousal, now I have stopped it, would it affect my brain from initiating arousals? Scared of having ED in the future.
     
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  16. MegatronJones

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    Hey. I think what's going on is the reboot process working. Be patient and stay on course. It's not your penis that's changing, it's your mind; the re-wiring, so to speak. Give it some time. Try to remember that anything worthwile comes with struggle and perseverance.

    Do you have an accountability partner? If not I can be available for you. Just let me know if you're interested.
     
  17. TheDavid

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    An Accountability partner? How does it work?
     
  18. MegatronJones

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    Well, we enter a relationship in that we have someone to talk to in case we become weak and want to resume our wicked ways. Also to have someone to talk to on a more personal level. I relate it to an AA program. The name itself says "I entrust you (your partner) to be there for me when I'm at my weakest moment. You, on the other hand, are responsible for making me accountable for my actions." It can be a beneficial method for both people or more like a patient/therapist relationship.

    At least that's my understanding of the concept.
     

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