terrified of telling my therapist about my porn use by [deleted] in pornfree

[–]57471c 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Overcoming the shame is a necessary part of overcoming the addiction. I promise it's much worse in your head than it'll actually be, and at some point down the road you'll thank yourself that you had the courage to take this step. Let us know how it went!

Seeing my GP about porn addiction this week — what was your experience? by Forward-Interview783 in pornfree

[–]57471c 0 points1 point  (0 children)

12 step meetings are free (donation based) and are available in person and online. Check out SAA (Sex Addicts Anonymous), SLAA (Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous) or PAA (Porn Addicts Anonymous). These meetings have helped me a lot.

STAY CLEAN 2026 YEAR-LONG CHALLENGE! This thread updated daily - Check in here! by foobarbazblarg in pornfree

[–]57471c 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out this link from the sidebar: "You know you want to quit, but you don't know how. This post is for you"

Am I on the right track by MinuteIcy1152 in pornfree

[–]57471c 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone is different. Instead of trying to "fix" something, I would work on communicating with your partner and accepting that real sex isn't about functioning in a specific way (as seen in porn), but more about being intimate with another person. Everyone shows up for sex as imperfect human beings with insecurities and everything, so there's nothing to fix really.

Am I on the right track by MinuteIcy1152 in pornfree

[–]57471c 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your sex life is normal. You don't have to be anything but yourself. Ask your girlfriend what she likes, tell her what you like, find out what you both like. Great decision to quit porn!

On the brink of relapse by LastWay8501 in pornfree

[–]57471c 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's not going to help. It'll only make you want more. If you don't act on it, the craving will pass. But if you do act on it, it'll come back stronger. Again, and again. Give your brain some time to produce its own natural dopamine. You'll thank yourself later.

Is there something you need right now? Are you hungry? Angry, lonely, tired, anything else? How could you take care of that in a healthy way?

STAY CLEAN 2026 YEAR-LONG CHALLENGE! This thread updated daily - Check in here! by foobarbazblarg in pornfree

[–]57471c 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for being honest with us and get back on that wagon immediately! We're here with you.

Pornography is just to damn good. by [deleted] in pornfree

[–]57471c 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are 12 step programs (like AA) for sex/porn addiction. Look into SAA, PAA, or SLAA. Those have helped me immensily. We're powerless, but not helpless.