Yesterday marked five years without porn for me. I started trying to seriously quit porn in 2010, and it took me six years before I hit my current streak on the 1st of October 2016. That's the same day I joined this site. I had looked for online peer support networks back when I started, but in 2010 there wasn't anything (or at least nothing without a strong religious tone). In October 2016 I was so fed up and at a loss. I just kept relapsing. I'd often make it to a few weeks, less frequently a few months, and once I even managed 22 months. But each time I'd fall (dive?) back into heavy porn use. I was learning and trying different techniques but nothing seemed to work, or at least not long term. Then I found these forums and signed up. For me that was the final piece of the sobriety jigsaw. There's so much about this place that has been crucial to my sobriety: There's a community who I have committed to, I do not want to have to come here and say "I've relapsed" I have learnt so many techniques from what I have read here. I had no idea that quitting masturbation would actually help me stay free of porn. I learnt that here. Plus the little mantra that rescued me so often in the early months, "No, I don't do that anymore", I learnt that here. Then there's the times I did come dangerously close to relapsing. They were well into this streak (days 458 and 533) and it was the support of friends here that saved me. Support here is not always reassuring. I have also realised that when people here strongly disagree with something I've said that is also valuable. It is a chance for me to think things through more deeply. Onward.
Congratulations, keep staying on the journey. Since you've gone 5 years, maybe you can tell me about what I can do to overcome my current problem which is becoming aroused first thing when I see an attractive woman, I want to become indifferent. You've probably dealt with this so maybe you have some advice.
Whoa- great story! I've seen so many guys here start out strong only to falter after a couple weeks or months. You have accomplished something monumental and provided inspiration to this broken soul. I salute you sir!
Thank you Kropo. Such an inspiring story. It is very rare that someone makes it from the first try. The secret is to never quit. Success is guaranteed. Try it. It works
Whoooo hoooo u do it for 5yr and I also hoping to become non addicted to pmo, assuringly one day will also come that I do pmo for 5yr.. .. So u maintain so long steak please talk about ur strategy and other thing like benefits so we can motivate ourself
Awesome stuff! I wonder what have been the biggest improvements to your life as a result of quitting porn? And would you estimate these changes levelled out after 1 year? or are continually improving each year?
Congratulations on five years! I wish you continued success on your journey in life porn free. Well done.
A great victory indeed. Congratulations Kropo. I remember your posts on my old journal before I deleted my account, thank you for your help back then. Such an incredible lifestyle you've created for yourself! A true testament to not giving up. Definitely something I can relate with. It creates a sense of accountability, being connected, and belonging which can carry you onward. Wishing you all of the best on your continued Journey. Truly awesome.
I have been doing nofap for last 21 months and my brain has recovered to some extent but still when i have to look at any girl face to talk to them or any body part i get anxiety headache sensation feeling . Will it be ever ok
thats a lot of time i'm 18 but im trying to quit since i was like 14 one thing we have in common is we are both members of nofap for long ass time and today im on day 5 and feel proud but you my man you did what i want to do in five years. you are a person i look up to and wish that one day i will be just like you. thank you so much for making it.
