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Rebooting Again - Going for 365 Days

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by christian94, Dec 1, 2014.

  1. Dec 1, 2014 #1
    christian94

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    Hello,

    I am a Christian and I am stuck in this problem of sexual sin. I have a problem with porn and especially masturbation. I have been fighting and striving to break free from this for 7 years now with varied success. I am in a relationship that is moving towards marriage and I do not want this to ever be a problem during that. It is time to conquer this problem and to break free from this sin. My goal is to be porn and masturbation free for 365 days, and after that the rest of my life. But first things first. My practical steps include cold showers (which I began to take starting about a week ago, and are immensely helpful), avoiding time alone with my computer, prayer, studying my Bible daily, checking this forum often, and avoiding compromising situations with my girlfriend that cause temptations and urges.

    If anyone has other advice or tips, feel free to share.

    - Karl
     
    christian94, Dec 1, 2014
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  2. Dec 2, 2014 #2
    christian94

    christian94 New Fapstronaut

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    Morning of the second day have to reboot :(
    I tried fasting for two meals yesterday. It helped keep my mind clear (or at least not focused on temptation).

    - Karl
     
    christian94, Dec 2, 2014
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  3. Dec 2, 2014 #3
    Neopoko

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    I'd like to help

    Karl, I was once hooked like you. The problem is not so much that you look at porn and masturbate; it's that you desire to do so. At root is breakdown in a pursuit of true intimacy, as well as not being able to see correctly. If you'd like to work together to break the attraction to this forever, shoot me an e-mail (but PM me first).

    Pax,
    Steve
     
    Neopoko, Dec 2, 2014
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  4. Dec 2, 2014 #4
    Jimbean

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    Hi Karl, have you thought of checking out a 12 step group or doing counseling? I'm in the same position as you - I have struggled with PMO for 15 years and begged God to help me with this struggle that whole time but 6 months ago I started dating an amazing girl and since then I've had much more strength to resist the temptation to PMO. I realize that it's a grace that's being given to me and I want to build on it and take the steps that will let me build a solid foundation. I started counseling to try to excavate the foundations of the addiction I have built. To get at the root causes of this weakness so I can address them and build anew. And I'm planning to start going to a christian 12 step group (called Celebrate Recovery) next Monday for the first time in order to have a real concrete community. This forum has been great but I want concrete companions too. Both of these steps are precious to me because I've tried a lot of different things solo (blocking access, educating myself, and just praying more) and it's never worked. Now that I'm dating my girlfriend and I can see this really affects someone more than me, i want to pull out all the stops so now I'm doing all these things. I'm going to install covenant eyes on my phone and ipad tomorrow night. Just wanted to share what's been helpful for me. Best of luck to you and i'll pray for you.
     
    Jimbean, Dec 2, 2014
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