I'm a porn addict (by far the crappiest, lamest addiction ever)

[forceisstrong2]

June.

Been more or less porn free since January. Some minor blips aside

Thought I'd share some tips.

If you haven't get a girlfriend or boyfriend. It makes it a lot easier cause the sex is regular etc Also put porn blockers on your devices if you need them. Also start doing healthy practices like meditation, sport, cool things that will take the place of porn in your life.

If you do relapse don't beat yourself up. It took me two or three years to break free. Important thing is to keep trying, learn as you go, learn from your mistakes.

Take responsibility for yourself. Love yourself too. Life is fucking precious. We are not here forever. Make the most of it

Make the most of today and everyday

 

[forceisstrong2]

Just checking in...

Have a great porn free weekend everyone. Do something really cool that you wouldn't normally do this weekend

 

[Blondie]

Have a great porn free weekend everyone. Do something really cool that you wouldn't normally do this weekend

You too badass. And I also like your tips above.

Keep killing it.

Best

 

[forceisstrong2]

You too badass. And I also like your tips above.

Keep killing it.

Best

Thanks Blondie,

Yeah it is important I think to have little strategies in order not to slip back into watching porn. I realized I was slipping back lately so I put a porn blocker on.my phone that doesn't allow any access any porn. Small things can make a big difference

Hope you are doing good and had a great weekend with your gal!

Keep killing it yourself!

 

[forceisstrong2]

Hey,

I've been off porn pretty much two years tho there have been occasions when I've relapsed for a fews day. However, I've been mostly porn free for 2024. I feel I have turned a corner, left it behind. I'm not by any means perfect, I'm still working on things, getting better as a person, as a human being.

What I would say is that once your brain starts to return to normal, once the urges go, then life and one's mental well being gets a lot lot better. Also recently I've realized that looking at porn suddenly has lost all of its appeal. I think we can all agree that have sex with another human being is a million times better than jerking off mindlessly to porn.

Best of luck everyone. Have a great 2024!

Force

 

[Blondie]

Glad to see you're doing great @forceisstrong2!

What I would say is that once your brain starts to return to normal, once the urges go, then life and one's mental well being gets a lot lot better. Also recently I've realized that looking at porn suddenly has lost all of its appeal. I think we can all agree that have sex with another human being is a million times better than jerking off mindlessly to porn.

This is so true. It just gets better and better as time goes on.

Best, brother Tuco.

 

[forceisstrong2]

Glad to see you're doing great @forceisstrong2!

This is so true. It just gets better and better as time goes on.

Best, brother Tuco.

Thanks Blondie!

 

[forceisstrong2]

How to quit porn

1. Get a porn blocker (something that will help you in those weak moments)
2. Start dating girls (or guys), start having sex with an actual human being (which is 100 times better than with yourself)
3. Loss of libido? Take Viagra
4. Start doing healthy exercises - like going to the gym, learning a new language, meditating
5. Stay away from alcohol (or anything that will lead you back to porn)
6. And if you do relapse, don't beat yourself up. Dust yourself down, keep counting the days. If there are more non porn days than porn days in your life then you are doing good.
7. Start building streaks. Aim for a day first, then three days, then a week and celebrate, buy yourself something nice. Aim for two weeks and before you know it it'll be a month.
8. Love yourself
9. Fuck porn
10. Help others

 

[Blondie]

Hey @forceisstrong2, these are some great points! Thanks man.

I hope you're doing well. It looks like it.

Best

 

[forceisstrong2]

Hey @forceisstrong2, these are some great points! Thanks man.

I hope you're doing well. It looks like it.

Best

Thanks Blondie,

Great seeing you doing so well as well.

I've been pretty much porn free for 18 months now, but still there are a lot of areas in my life that I need to work on.

Fuck Porn

 

[Blondie]

Thanks Blondie,

Great seeing you doing so well as well.

I've been pretty much porn free for 18 months now

Fuck Porn

That is F-ing amazing. 18 months!

but still there are a lot of areas in my life that I need to work on

Well, same here man. We all have those things we can improve on.

I wish you the best on your Irish journey.

 

[forceisstrong2]

I'm actually back here cause I relapsed last night. I went in a three hour streak last night.

I was stressed, burnt out from work. Feeling like shit. Fucking porn was my refuge.

Feeling like absolute shit today. So disgusted with myself.

Anyway, that's why I'm here. I'll try to post regularly here for the next couple of months. This still very much is a blip in the road, but I don't want it to grow into more than that.

Anyway, I had a damn good streak. Not too shappy. Just got to start again and forgive myself and trust in a higher power.

Day 1

 

[forceisstrong2]

That is F-ing amazing. 18 months!

Well, same here man. We all have those things we can improve on.

I wish you the best on your Irish journey.

Your streak is frigging amazing too. Great to be following your journey too!

Your Irish brotha!

 

[Orbiter]

Three hours after 18 months is nothing in comparison. Wow!

I admire your accountability and commitment to getting back on track. Just make sure not to blow it out of proportion as you've not yet 'relapsed' into an old pattern per se. This may turn out to be just a blip on the radar.

 

[Blondie]

Hey, @forceisstrong2, I'm sorry to hear this brother.

I know how it goes, and the feelings of returning back to it again. But tomorrow is a new day, and I respect you coming back here and knowing what to do so as to NOT get caught back up in this mess again. Any methods you plan on to relieve yourself of daily stressors? I know getting out and walking outside helps me to change course and relax for the day.

Best.

 

[Will Stalwart]

Damn 18 months is great. I’m here struggling to get 18 days!

You got this man, soon you’ll be counting in months again.

 

[forceisstrong2]

Three hours after 18 months is nothing in comparison. Wow!

I admire your accountability and commitment to getting back on track. Just make sure not to blow it out of proportion as you've not yet 'relapsed' into an old pattern per se. This may turn out to be just a blip on the radar.

Hey thanks for the encouring words, Orbitor.

Yes, I was pissed with myself, but I see it now as more of a blip on the radar - nice analogy

Hope you are doing great and are continuing to fight the good fight!

 

[forceisstrong2]

Hey, @forceisstrong2, I'm sorry to hear this brother.

I know how it goes, and the feelings of returning back to it again. But tomorrow is a new day, and I respect you coming back here and knowing what to do so as to NOT get caught back up in this mess again. Any methods you plan on to relieve yourself of daily stressors? I know getting out and walking outside helps me to change course and relax for the day.

Best.

Hey Blondie,

Yeah, I think the relapse was just a result of being super stressed and exhausted.

I'm in a better place now. Yes, walking is great. I love to hike so I will try to do more of that in the weekends.

Anyway, thanks for checking in, I appreciate it!

 

[forceisstrong2]

Damn 18 months is great. I’m here struggling to get 18 days!

You got this man, soon you’ll be counting in months again.

Thanks Will.

For me personally, the first couple of weeks are the hardest. Once I'm over those intial weeks, usually the mind starts to cure itself and the pull of porn lessens. At the same time I try to fill my life with creative and outdoorsy stuff so that the mind doesn't start thinking about P.

Just need to keep vigilant.

Fuck porn