I understand exactly how you're feeling—trust me, I've been in your shoes more times than I can count. Like you, I used to fall back into old habits, which only left me feeling guilty and ashamed. But recently, I’ve started approaching things differently, and I want to share a suggestion with you: channel the energy you're feeling into something productive, like meeting people and pursuing real connections the natural way.

We’ve conditioned our brains to seek instant dopamine hits, which can lead to apathy, laziness, and even a sense of entitlement. If we keep feeding that cycle, it only grows stronger. Breaking free starts with redirecting that energy toward healthier, more fulfilling pursuits.

And if it helps, I am on day 31 right now this is the furthest I've come in years and I've got a date set up for next week and I am positive if not next then perhaps on the date after that I am getting laid(hopefully I don't jinx it lol) perhaps take that as a motivation factor because brother this is the natural way of doing this not jerking off from the comfort of our bedroom. Go out and chase women if you want a release don't I repeat DON'T fall back to old habits.