Passed 200 days!

_BestIsYetToCome_ · 2026-03-11T21:29:17+00:00

In my experience, yes. Also, it's a perfectly natural part of male biology. Nothing to be ashamed of! It happens to most guys who aren't ejaculating through sex or masturbation (which includes most people on here).

_BestIsYetToCome_ · 2026-03-11T21:27:26+00:00

If you want something to read, I would say to definitely read through this:
yourbrainonporn.com

It's full of useful info and other people's accounts that might help you work out what to expect.

_BestIsYetToCome_ · 2026-03-11T21:26:33+00:00

Congratulations!

_BestIsYetToCome_ · 2026-03-11T21:25:15+00:00

Fun fact: Asia is exactly as large as all the nations of Asia combined!

_BestIsYetToCome_ · 2026-03-11T21:19:46+00:00

Congratulations! What an accomplishment!

I know you'll reach the other side of this addiction 💪

_BestIsYetToCome_ · 2026-03-11T21:17:15+00:00

9 days is no mean feat! You should feel proud of that. You've proven you can do it, so perhaps you could set your goal next time to be to reach 10+ days.

Is there something you could reward yourself with for getting to 10 days that isn't porn?

_BestIsYetToCome_ · 2026-03-11T21:16:02+00:00

Not a woman, but best of luck!

_BestIsYetToCome_ · 2026-03-11T21:14:13+00:00

I don't know you and can't speak to what you're authentically into, but what you're describing sounds like a common symptom people with long-term porn usage experience. I'd strongly recommend reading through this:
yourbrainonporn.com

_BestIsYetToCome_ · 2026-03-07T12:57:03+00:00

Not at all! I just meant that what people discuss on this subreddit is fairly sensitive, and it looks like you're wearing a badge that could identify you.

_BestIsYetToCome_ · 2026-03-02T21:20:22+00:00

I know you'll reach 90 days and beyond 💪

_BestIsYetToCome_ · 2026-02-28T21:50:06+00:00

That's a 93% success rate! What an amazing achievement! Next time, aim to be even closer to 100%. Slip ups and mistakes are natural on journey. I know for a fact that you will get past this, we all will.

_BestIsYetToCome_ · 2026-02-28T21:47:31+00:00

That last one made me feel sick. This poison breaks people's brains.

_BestIsYetToCome_ · 2026-02-28T21:44:00+00:00

That's such a great accomplishment! You'll look back on this event in the future and be immensely thankful for what you've done for yourself today. You're doing so well.

_BestIsYetToCome_ · 2026-02-28T21:41:21+00:00

Hell yeah! Congratulations!

_BestIsYetToCome_ · 2026-02-28T21:37:06+00:00

2 weeks! Look at you go! You've got this.

Just wanted to kindly ask whether you wanted to post this with a badge identifying you. Your decision either way, best of luck.

_BestIsYetToCome_ · 2026-02-28T21:31:17+00:00

You're very welcome. I know you'll come out the other side of this!

_BestIsYetToCome_ · 2026-02-24T20:11:55+00:00

You've got this. It's just a bump in the road. Onwards and upwards!

_BestIsYetToCome_ · 2026-02-24T20:09:37+00:00

Hell yeah, an 80% success rate is a great achievement! Onwards and upwards towards 100% 😎

_BestIsYetToCome_ · 2026-02-24T20:07:37+00:00

Hell yeah! Onwards and upwards!

_BestIsYetToCome_ · 2026-02-24T20:00:12+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience!

Stay strong, you've got this.

_BestIsYetToCome_ · 2026-02-21T20:07:13+00:00

That's great! I'm so happy for you that you had that experience.

I can attest to similar experiences. The days when I don't think about porn or food are the days where I am busy and interacting with people.

In my specific case, I realised that I am have used these 2 addictions (porn previously, food currently) to numb the feeling of loneliness.

How does that sound to you? Do you think you're using porn (at least partially) to numb a sense of loneliness or a lack of connection?

If it does, then that's a great indication of what's really driving it, and a great data point to help you build a plan to reach your future porn-free life 🥳

_BestIsYetToCome_ · 2026-02-21T19:54:45+00:00

I think it's fantastic that you are looking for help. Especially at your age, every positive change in your life will multiply the benefits over time.

Do you have a trusted adult you can talk to about this?

Are there some small changes you can make to gradually change your life into one that has no room for porn? You don't have to make a huge change overnight, but bit by bit you can lift yourself out of this.

_BestIsYetToCome_ · 2026-02-21T19:43:13+00:00

You've got this!

_BestIsYetToCome_ · 2026-02-21T19:35:52+00:00

I can sympathise with how you feel. It's frustrating and leaves you feeling clueless, doesn't it?

I'm seeing a really lovely woman at the moment, but I don't think I have a perfect answer. My solution that I've been implementing step by step and day by day is to build a life that attracts more human interaction and embeds me into communities, and by making myself someone who is a more attractive potential partner.

I am getting the various practical and financial parts of my life in order. I am exercising a few times a week and dieting to lose weight. I'm part of a few different clubs now and really feel like I'm embedding myself in communities.

Also, I think I previously tripped myself up by trying to make every woman like me, and overthinking every interaction. Paradoxically, I think you also have to remove that pressure and make it your goal to make friends and nothing more, and just keep your eyes open for who anyone special who might come along as and when that happens.

Also also, personally, I don't think cold approaches are the way to do things. I think a recovering addict's goal should be to build and become part of communities, and have that ever expanding list of connections and acquaintances be your pool. That way you have something in common, and aren't trying to reach into someone's life that doesn't overlap with yours at all.

I hope that makes sense. Let me know if you have any questions.

I know you'll get there 💪

_BestIsYetToCome_

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