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Hi @Crackers1 First, I’d encourage you to continue to seek help from a psychiatrist/therapist. You’ve mentioned struggling with anxiety and depression and being manic, and it would be wise to seek out a professional who can help you address those and they could help you figure out if there are...

You’re free to give your opinion, but please stop saying masturbation without porn and/or sex are considered relapses. They’re not. For many rebooters, the goal is to be able to have sex or masturbate without being dependent on porn for arousal. This is a porn addiction and porn-induced sexual...

A reboot is only abstaining from artificial sexual stimulation (i.e. porn), and there is no set time for recovery, as everyone is different. Whether or not individuals have sex, masturbate without porn, and use non-sexual social media, is up to each individual to decide. Also, many have...

It’s my understanding from what I’ve read in the literature that sexual orientation is innate, while the “sexual arousal template” can be influenced by external sexual conditioning. If interested in some research regarding sexual conditioning, check out these links...

Congratulations on an amazing accomplishment, @Blondie! 💪🏼💙 And thanks for using the wisdom and insight you’ve gained on your recovery journey to help and inspire others. The world, and RN, is a better place because of you. Hope the best for you. Much love and keep truckin’

No. However, chronic porn consumption can have an impact on the arousal template in the brain, which is not the same as changing innate orientation. Read this page for more...

Hey @Skittelz, just wanted to say I'm proud of you and rooting for you. Most people never muster up the courage to even acknowledge their issues, much less face them. Be kind to yourself. I believe you'll keep finding those pieces one at a time, and eventually come out the other side a more...

No. This is not a relapse. First, a relapse is intentionally looking at porn (cards against humanity isn't porn. Could it be considered a cue? One could try and make that argument, but I'd disagree, as it is not reinforcing the behavior or seeking sexual content for arousal). Second, a...

A reboot is a break from artificial sexual stimulation (porn). There isn’t a certain amount of time that defines a reboot. Whether or not you have sexual contact with a real person during a reboot is up to each individual rebooter.

Just got back from the gym and this was the first post I see! haha.. Love it @SmokenMirrors, congrats on your progress in this journey! Keep truckin' and I hope the best for you! Much love.

Great to hear of your progress, @JerryTX! Staying connected with a local group sounds like a very good plan. Hope the best for you and look forward to seeing you pop in from time to time :cool: Much love

Glad you're here, Josh! It sounds like you've identified a couple problems to tackle and are off to a great start. Putting energy into healthy activities is the best strategy for not only the reboot, but life. Keep truckin'. I hope the best for you.

Masturbating without porn is not a "relapse." Read this from our Basics Of Rebooting page: ------------------------------------------ If addiction-related brain changes or sexual conditioning are underlying your symptoms, you need to reverse the process by giving your brain a well deserved...