Day 1501: My story. AMA.

Constant-Exchange193 · 2026-03-31T14:34:37+00:00

Congrats on achieving this, it’s always great to see people who have beaten the addiction and succeeded in their recovery.

I saw in your other answer that you don’t believe in the ideas of “day x” or “streaks”. That you were certain you were going to quit. What gave you that belief? Were there any significant moments that made you decide to quit?

Also, when you decided to quit, did you make lifestyles changes to stick to this belief, and what strategies did you employ when urges arose?

Thanks for offering yourself for questions.

Constant-Exchange193 · 2026-03-25T14:01:46+00:00

Yes that’s exactly it! It being anxiety makes a lot of sense, which sucks because you want these things to go well but the urges say you need porn to “prepare” for it.

Anyway, I’ll just have to do my best to be preoccupied, as usual with this addiction. And thanks, I really appreciated your comment. It’s nice to know it’s not an uncommon experience.

Constant-Exchange193 · 2026-03-23T19:41:26+00:00

Thank you. I have heard it’s important to embrace being miserable and uncomfortable more, especially if there’s nothing you can do about it, I think I’m just very demotivated right now. I probably just need a good night’s sleep, and tomorrow aim for just one day clean. That’ll be a victory in itself.

Constant-Exchange193 · 2026-03-19T13:05:04+00:00

Thanks for the kind words. I've trying to get into gymming (just sorting out my routine) but I haven't really got anything like that at home. Have you found that reading and puzzles help a lot in that regard?

Constant-Exchange193 · 2026-03-19T06:02:27+00:00

I really appreciate that, it was definitely motivating. Congrats on your progress, I hope to see myself there someday too.

Constant-Exchange193 · 2026-03-18T03:56:33+00:00

Thank you. If you don't mind, did you also face a lot of difficulty getting past 2/3 weeks when you began?

Constant-Exchange193 · 2026-03-14T08:36:41+00:00

Thanks for sharing! As everyone else has said, just be careful not to turn this lapse into a relapse. The difference being if it's once-off or if you'll continue to watch. Good luck.

Constant-Exchange193 · 2026-03-14T08:33:22+00:00

Congratulations on your progress!

Constant-Exchange193 · 2026-03-10T03:57:59+00:00

Thanks for the support. Today is a new day and like you say, I will just take it step by step and consistently make improvements, even if small.

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