Stages of recovery

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by bunatl, May 28, 2023.

  1. bunatl

    bunatl New Fapstronaut

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    Hello my fellow fighters!

    I recently found out about this forum, and I genuinely think having this kind of place is amazing. My two cents to the forum... Unfortunately, I was on porn from my 13-15yo for about 12 years. My first try of breaking from this addiction lasted for almost three months and I unfortunately relapsed for about a month. I have been on my second try for about 2-3 weeks now. I would say that the crucial part is to identify the stimulus that gives you the urge. For me, it could even be a picture of a cute/hot girl revealing her skin in any form.. Identify it and immediately change your thoughts, place, or current activity!
    However, my question is to those who are further in the journey! I understand it is a very individualistic path, but can you share your "milestones"? So I can know in what part of the recovery cycle I am.

    For example, my first sign was the return of morning boners within the first week (that wasn't a thing before), and during the second week, an increased libido which also might be just an increased urge for porn/masturbation - can't tell the difference. However, unfortunately, I still do not get (and keep) erections just from foreplay, imagination etc
    My ultimate goal is to have a continuous and firm erection from the arousal itself (kissing, dirty talk, imagination/fantasy etc) without actual physical penis stimulation. What are some other steps/milestones before that (state of overcoming SIPA)? Is that a realistic goal? How did you find/conclude you are "cured"? What changes and when did you see throughout the process? Also can actual sex slow down the recovery process?

    Any input is very much appreciated!
    Good luck to all!
     
  2. Олександр

    Олександр Fapstronaut

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    Бро, у меня не было секса, но если у тебя секс нормально если ты не часто им занимаешься ну и желательно тебя восстановиться до конца это год или два в зависимости сколько ты этим занимаешься