Like so many people stuck in the clutches of pornography addiction I had my doubts as to whether the benefits talked about by so many posters were real, but I have come to the stage in my nofap journey where I can say throw away any doubts you have, the benefits are real and huge. The first 14 days were hell on Earth, like you would expect when leaving behind an addiction which has had you in it's clutches for 30 years. The depression, suicidal ideation, hopelessness and tiredness were more severe than I have ever experienced, but they did not last more than 3 days, and things started to become better. At day 23 the flatline hit, with the usual symptons of deadeye dick and his posse sending in the hangman to lynch my genitals. No erections, no morning wood, no life at all down there, but at day 31 signs of life started reappearing. Now the morning wood was timed at 30 minutes, much more than ever before. But the most fascinating benefit is the pyschological and social benefits which have come, even so early in my nofap journey. My sense of confidence around women is sky high, and they maintain eye contact, as do I, and we have a great time. Nothing physical yet, but that is because I am serious about the 90 day nofap journey. I have also noticed that women keep looking at me wherever I go, and this may be that I notice them more than before nofap, but I do not think that is the reason. It is something I have never experienced before, and I believe it is my newfound sense of confidence and willingness to leave my addiction in the dustbin of history where it belongs. My advice to anyone is to continue on your nofap journey, no matter how many times you fall, just dust yourself off, get up, and continue marching to a much brighter and fun future. Best wishes to all fellow Fapstronauts, we are on a wonderous journey of self discovery.
I really needed to hear this today, just to know social benefits are achievable. I am a socially anxious mess while still stuck in porn, and I really needed the incentive to get out and know 100% for sure the porn was the cause of my social anxiety. Thank you for sharing this. Could you tell me also, are there any difficulties you face in staying porn free? What methods do you use to stay free from porn?
I have suffered from horrendous social anxiety my whole life. I can tell you 100% that it is much better right now, its hard to say when it happened but it did. Its not perfect but way better. I will say do it properly though, no fantasy, no edging, no psubs. I would also recommend eating super healthy. Well done @psychic_traveller sounds like you are in a really good place. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.
Yeah as far as the NoFap attraction is concerned I think it just comes from confidence. I think that in kicking this addiction and improving yourself, you gain a whole new sense of self confidence and worth and you start carrying yourself a certain confident way. Women notice this new body language and that is how they become attracted to you.
I'm on my day 10 and surely I believe I will win. I started by deleting Instagram and tiktok cus I get stimulating triggers from these apps. Dou I'm married, I discovered I was failing in my marital sexual duties cus of P&M and addiction. Check for your triggers and avoid them. Masturbation and pornos is deep man. I can see the beginning of few changes as I type this already. I'm focused, I could declare to fast from food and abstain from social media more easily rn. We are gonna win .
