PromotingLife
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Would like some help on all the information i should read to help me prepare for this rebooting journey
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joepanic
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Hi PromotingLife
You might want to start by finding your age catagory and putting a post in there perhaps telling us your back story how old you are how long a porn addict what made you start your family life oprofessioinal life exc We dont need exact details but some of the guys who can relate to your situation would have the best advice
Cheers and good luck
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You might want to start by finding your age catagory and putting a post in there perhaps telling us your back story how old you are how long a porn addict what made you start your family life oprofessioinal life exc We dont need exact details but some of the guys who can relate to your situation would have the best advice
Cheers and good luck
Post often it helps me it helps you
PromotingLife
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Hi joepanic, thanks for your reply.
Im 23 Been using porn since i was 10, older bro had porn on computer and i've been hooked on it since.
I had been trying to stop watching porn for 4 years now but did it without understanding what porn addiction is and why my brain kept making me seek out porn even though its harming me.
I feel like if i better understand what it is, I could do a better job at preparing for its withdrawal and ultimately overcoming it.
Im 23 Been using porn since i was 10, older bro had porn on computer and i've been hooked on it since.
I had been trying to stop watching porn for 4 years now but did it without understanding what porn addiction is and why my brain kept making me seek out porn even though its harming me.
I feel like if i better understand what it is, I could do a better job at preparing for its withdrawal and ultimately overcoming it.
Hi Joe, First off, good for you admitting to yourself you have an addiction. That was the crucial step for me.
Obviously you've got a brain and your instincts seem good.
I went the same way as you, collecting a ton of info. It's helpful to learn the science to know what your up against.
This whole concept of "reboot" is science-based.
Otherwise we're left with this nebulous feeling like, "This feels rotten so I want to quit but I don't know how or how long it will take."
That feeling doesn't get you very far when the shit hits the fan. (Cravings are also biologically based.)
I say google and learn, tedtalks are helpful too.
Obviously you've got a brain and your instincts seem good.
I went the same way as you, collecting a ton of info. It's helpful to learn the science to know what your up against.
This whole concept of "reboot" is science-based.
Otherwise we're left with this nebulous feeling like, "This feels rotten so I want to quit but I don't know how or how long it will take."
That feeling doesn't get you very far when the shit hits the fan. (Cravings are also biologically based.)
I say google and learn, tedtalks are helpful too.
PromotingLife
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Hi mr.slurps, thanks for replying
Before, I thought if I just stay away from porn and social media or any other places that may make me seek out sexual stuff on my computer, i thought that would of been enough but the cravings and urges never stopped and i would go back to porn just to stop the pain of these cravings but now im realizing that those cravings/urges are necessary step to go through but i will continue to seek out and educate myself more about this and hopefully overcome this monster for good.
Before, I thought if I just stay away from porn and social media or any other places that may make me seek out sexual stuff on my computer, i thought that would of been enough but the cravings and urges never stopped and i would go back to porn just to stop the pain of these cravings but now im realizing that those cravings/urges are necessary step to go through but i will continue to seek out and educate myself more about this and hopefully overcome this monster for good.
Hi Promo, I'm glad you're on the path.
I'm wavering whether to get into the idea of investment.
As briefly as I can: When we invest a lot of time/energy in anything, it becomes move valuable. Think of a woman carrying for 9 mos..
The same is true w/ this process. If you spend a lot of time researching/learning re porn addiction you're more likely to succeed. (This is only my opinion.)
Bottom line-- dive into it.
I used a trick. After I o'ed, when most disgusted w/ porn addiction, I'd click to a bookmarked vid on quitting. Even for 5 mins., and it was enough to prevent a quick repeat.
I'm wavering whether to get into the idea of investment.
As briefly as I can: When we invest a lot of time/energy in anything, it becomes move valuable. Think of a woman carrying for 9 mos..
The same is true w/ this process. If you spend a lot of time researching/learning re porn addiction you're more likely to succeed. (This is only my opinion.)
Bottom line-- dive into it.
I used a trick. After I o'ed, when most disgusted w/ porn addiction, I'd click to a bookmarked vid on quitting. Even for 5 mins., and it was enough to prevent a quick repeat.