Prison Break

[alrevenant]

Hey, I totally feel this.
I recently started working with a therapist who has experience with sex therapy, porn use and addiction and it has been SUPER helpful. Even just having someone to talk to about these things without the fear of judgement or that it's going to hurt them was a huge weight off my shoulders. Also, she's been able to give me great insights on what's going on, tips on how to move forward and just generally help me not feel like a POS because I'm dealing with this.
Anyway, I'd totally recommend seeking professional help if you are in a position to. I was resistant to it for years and now that I've started, I wish I had started way sooner

Thank you, glad I'm not alone, and there is a solid solution for this. Unfortunately, I don't have access to professional help, physically and financially. But its okay, I can pull through this, I'm sure of it. I just have to be patient.

 

[alrevenant]

Another day, another victory. Though, I realize that this is just the beginning. I just hope that I'd resort to jurnaling here rather than to P, when I get stressed, or feel down and anxious. I wish that for everybody here!! Take care guys!

 

[seano]

Thank you, glad I'm not alone, and there is a solid solution for this. Unfortunately, I don't have access to professional help, physically and financially. But its okay, I can pull through this, I'm sure of it. I just have to be patient.

You got this, man! This forum is a great place of support as well. We are all dealing with the same struggles, you're not alone

 

[alrevenant]

I won today!! I'm having negative thoughts though. Especially about people, but I don't think its because of WS, its too early for that. Despite all that, I'm feeling well. My days are all about being productive, and present.

 

[alrevenant]

I lost today. Though, even when I access P, I try to limit my consumption time. I think I went for 120 or 170 minutes. I'm not even mad. I don't see the point in getting mad anymore. Tomorrow is another day, better stay busy, and strong!!

 

[alrevenant]

Back to day one. I'm gonna crush those little pieces of P neurons in my brain. Imagine taking your PMO memories like in Harry Potter, and throwing them in the trash.....no....in the fire, and incinerate them. That would be convenient wouldn't it.

 

[alrevenant]

Day two! I had a sudden urge to watch some, I struggled a bit because I was tired at the time, but at the end I didn't fall and it feels great!
Need more days like this.

 

[alrevenant]

Day three; I was busy the entire day, didn't even think about P. I had a lot of stress though, but it was only stress not anxiety. Looking forward to those wsymptoms .

 

[alrevenant]

Its been a week now. I feel like something is different than the other times I reached day 7. I can remember vividly how PMOing made feel worst.

 

[swimmer97]

You got this

 

[TealCactus]

Hey, I totally feel this.
I recently started working with a therapist who has experience with sex therapy, porn use and addiction and it has been SUPER helpful. Even just having someone to talk to about these things without the fear of judgement or that it's going to hurt them was a huge weight off my shoulders. Also, she's been able to give me great insights on what's going on, tips on how to move forward and just generally help me not feel like a POS because I'm dealing with this.
Anyway, I'd totally recommend seeking professional help if you are in a position to. I was resistant to it for years and now that I've started, I wish I had started way sooner

I totally second this. Professional therapy isn’t accessible to everyone, so don’t take it for granted if you’re fortunate enough to have it.

I’ve gone to a therapist for my PMO for the last six ish months and it’s been incredibly helpful. I’m still fighting it, but having someone that isn’t judgemental, understands the science behind it, and wants to see me succeed has done wonders for me.