Hi all, 17 year old male here. I have struggled with PMO since I was 12 or 13. I have tried to stop in the past many times, but I have never been able to break this addiction. It feels weird to acknowledge this as an addiction. I always looked at druggies and alcoholics and wondered what could be so hard about breaking it. Now I understand. I am doing this for both religious and practical reasons. I don't think any addiction is morally right, and I personally think porn is wrong. I also have gone from being a very outgoing person that made everyone laugh, to the quiet guy that stumbles over his words. My interaction with other people is often awkward, because a part of me is being deceptive. Subconsciously I'm thinking along the lines of, "How can I let this person believe I am a good guy, when I can't control myself, and watch porn?" I signed up for this because I need daily accountability to other people. I know it will be hard, but I hope and pray that I can do this.
I'm quite new myself, but I'll still welcome you! Great to see you joining, so far it has really helped me!
Good for you! Keep it up! I am struggling to get to three days. The comfort that it falsely offers is difficult to get away from. It makes me feel wretched. Keep that in mind and keep going!
IMASINNERWHOJESUSSAVED! Welcome to NoFap, brother. Thanks for a very kind and frank introduction. It is great to have you here - it means yet another human being wants to break free from porn and the misery it imposes. I hope you find here everything your heart is looking for, and you will find new healing, hope, and peace. Not to mention a whole lot of new friends, spread across the world. You are part of a great community now! Please call out if you need help with anything ok. Cheers, and all the best to you!
I got on board yesterday as well, and I am glad others did as well. I quoted an African proverb yesterday which pertains to our quest: "The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best time is now." I am older than you--in fact I have a daughter that is older than you--and I wish I had made this commitment 20 years ago. So it goes. NOW will have to do!
