About a month ago, I decided to join RN because like many of you, I wanted a better life free from bad habits. While recovery is a journey and not always linear, I find the addiction to porn and masturbation so hard to conquer.
I've been addicted to porn/masturbation for almost 30+ years. Just saying that feels unbelievable. So knowing that, I should expect that recovery will be a long road. This painful fact became quite apparent recently.
Over the years, I've tried to quit porn 'cold turkey' but that only lasted about 10 days. So I decided to join an online support group which led me to RN. It has been comforting knowing there are other men out there facing similar struggles. Thanks to connecting to other men on this platform I had my longest porn/masturbation free streak - 22 days. While this doesn't seem like a lot compared to others on here but this is a personal victory and the longest I've ever lasted.
Sadly, I relapsed this week, but I don't want to be too hard on myself. I just need to persevere and keep trying. It's worth the struggle.
Just needed to say that...
I've been addicted to porn/masturbation for almost 30+ years. Just saying that feels unbelievable. So knowing that, I should expect that recovery will be a long road. This painful fact became quite apparent recently.
Over the years, I've tried to quit porn 'cold turkey' but that only lasted about 10 days. So I decided to join an online support group which led me to RN. It has been comforting knowing there are other men out there facing similar struggles. Thanks to connecting to other men on this platform I had my longest porn/masturbation free streak - 22 days. While this doesn't seem like a lot compared to others on here but this is a personal victory and the longest I've ever lasted.
Sadly, I relapsed this week, but I don't want to be too hard on myself. I just need to persevere and keep trying. It's worth the struggle.
Just needed to say that...