haven't watched porn for 6 months

[never watch porn again]

Hi, I'm 42, married with a 1 year old kid. I first saw porn age 8 a friend at school brought one of his dad's penthouse magazines to school. I regularly was exposed to porn growing up and when I was a teenager the internet came around... I only ever watch porn alone and its the secrecy that gives my porn addiction its strength. I found it very hard to talk to anybody about porn let alone about my addiction to it until I got married2 years ago. I am a religious man and somehow my wife knew I have a porn addiction and was waiting for me to tell her. I did tell her because I didn't want to have any secrets from the woman I was to marry. When I finally got the balls to tell her, she already knew and thus began my road to recovery. I've been seeing an excellent counsellor who has helped me and taught me about triggers, urges and brain pathways. I haven't watched porn for 6 months now and my urges to watch porn are getting less frequent and less strong. I'm also aware of my triggers and watch out for them so, I can negate the urges when I get them. I would like to one day be able to say confidently "I will never watch porn again".

Sunday 15th August,
I didn't watch porn the last few days. I did have a light urge at one point in the last few days but, I was able to negate it and not look anything up, can't remember what my trigger was, boredom and idleness are probably what caused that urge.
1. I'm grateful for my wife and daughter
2. I'm grateful for my job
3. grateful for the house we rent and being able to have the dog here
4. grateful for the people who have helped me with my porn addiction i.e, my cousellor and my wife.

 

[guitar1968]

Sounds like you are already on a very good path. Many here are looking forward to reaching 6 months! Tomorrow I celebrate 120 days. They haven't been perfect or easy, but I am far better off than I was when I first came here on April 15 of this year.

Wishing you continued success!

 

[Rookie]

Congrats!! Keep strong as I'm sure you're noticing some fantastic differences!!!

 

[never watch porn again]

Sounds like you are already on a very good path. Many here are looking forward to reaching 6 months! Tomorrow I celebrate 120 days. They haven't been perfect or easy, but I am far better off than I was when I first came here on April 15 of this year.

Wishing you continued success!

thanks and congrats on 120 days I can tell you; the longer you manage to abstain, the easier it gets so, stay strong

 

[never watch porn again]

Congrats!! Keep strong as I'm sure you're noticing some fantastic differences!!!

thanks and yes I have noticed my urges weaken which is a major breakthrough

 

[Rebel79]

Hi, I'm 42, married witha 1 year old kid. I first saw porn age 8 a friend at school brought one of his dad's penthouse magazines to school. I regularly was exposed to porn growing up and when I was a teenager the internet came around... I only ever watch porn alone and its the secrecy that gives my porn addiction its strength. I found it very hard to talk to anybody about porn let alone about my addiction to it until I got married2 years ago. I am a religious man and somehow my wife knew I have a porn addiction and was waiting for me to tell her. I did tell her because I didn't want to have any secrets from the woman I was to marry. When I finally got the balls to tell her, she already knew and thus began my road to recovery. I've been seeing an excellent counsellor who has helped me and taught me about triggers, urges and brain pathways. I haven't watched porn for 6 months now and my urges to watch porn are getting less frequent and less strong. I'm also aware of my triggers and watch out for them so, I can negate the urges when I get them. I would like to one day be able to say confidently "I will never watch porn again".

Congrats man, sounds like you are on a good path now. Look forward to hearing more about your progress. Stay strong

 

[Caravan7]

Best wishes and good luck, you can do it, you will succeed