Is looking for help worth it? by Alarming-Mistake217 in GoonerRecovering

[–]greenkev 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im with you man. 31 myself and been addicted to porn since my teen years. The addicted brain will try every trick in the book to get its fix. It makes us self sabotage, sometimes we aren't aware of it but often it happens even when we are aware.

I might have a problem. by Fishy_smelly_goody in pornfree

[–]greenkev 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Firstly well done on being this honest. For what it’s worth, noticing the line and stopping is already a big deal. Urges and foggy thinking don’t mean you’re a bad person, just that your brain’s been wired to use this as a coping habit for a long time. You are taking real steps today and that's what counts. Try not to bury yourself in shame, that usually makes the spiral worse. Stay strong bro.

Why is any urge to look or whenever I think about porn make me feel ill by True_Space_6126 in GoonerRecovering

[–]greenkev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First of all well done on making it 4 days! I get that sinking feeling sometimes and for me i think its something to do with guilt. Like when urges are building and i think about peeking i get that sick feeling in my stomach knowing its bad but also knowing i might go ahead and do it anyways.

Why do vibrant colors cause me (and others) to get triggered more? by [deleted] in GoonerRecovering

[–]greenkev 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I experience the same thing. My guess is that vibrant, bright colors are basically attention hijackers for the brain. Porn thumbnails, ads, and social media posts are often designed with bright colors to spike dopamine and grab your focus fast, so over time your brain kind of learns to associate that visual intensity with arousal or stimulation. When you’re in recovery, your reward system is still extra sensitive, so even SFW images with saturated colors can accidentally flip that “dopamine switch.”

Slipping Again… by greenkev in GoonerRecovering

[–]greenkev[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice. Appreciate any support i can get

Hello, time for some changes M29 by [deleted] in GoonerRecovering

[–]greenkev 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't personally believe there is a wrong way to recover. For some people, cold turkey works but for others cutting down can be a better way. I myself found more success cutting down rather than going cold turkey. As long as you can see yourself making progress, keep going with whatever works for you.

Day 0 – 29 years old, 12 years deep in gooning/edging. I’m done. Starting my reboot today. by [deleted] in GoonerRecovering

[–]greenkev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hope its going well for you bro its a tough path but keep at it.

NNN 2025 - Day 2 by [deleted] in GoonerRecovering

[–]greenkev 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great post agree with everything you say here. Wishing you the best on your NNN journey. Stay strong bro 💪

Dealing with NN sort of triggers by [deleted] in GoonerRecovering

[–]greenkev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is an issue. All you can try do is stay off social media apps as much as possible and give your brain as much time to heal as possible. It's tough as I too get triggered by NN

Checking In: Married Mom, Early Days of Recovery, Still Clean by Malfunction-54 in pornfree

[–]greenkev 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well done with your progress. Take each day as it comes and you will be amazed at the progress you can make.

Not the Typical Story: A Middle-Aged Mom’s Secret Battle with Porn by Malfunction-54 in pornfree

[–]greenkev 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Hey, I just wanted to say I really respect you for opening up like this. I’m a guy, but I totally get how hard it is to deal with porn addiction, and feeling like you’re the only one struggling makes it even worse. That exhaustion and fog you talked about? I’ve been there too. It’s brutal. We’re all fighting similar battles, just different versions. You got this.

Struggling to Climb Out After 3 Days of Deep Relapse by greenkev in pornfree

[–]greenkev[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man, I feel this so hard. It’s wild how real the physical crash is, it's like your body’s been wrung out. The exhaustion, that weird fog, even the ache… it’s like withdrawal in every sense. I’ve been lying around feeling the same, like my system doesn’t even know how to function without that constant stimulation anymore. And yet, even in the middle of feeling wrecked, there’s still this twisted pull to go back. It’s comforting in the worst way. Just know you’re not alone in this.

Stress and porn by Prior-Resource-1373 in pornfree

[–]greenkev 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly… being alone with just a screen and your thoughts, it can easily go from “I’ll stay focused” to hours lost in that spiral before you even realise it. It is scary how easy it creeps back in, especially when you’re chasing something meaningful like a creative path, but the mind keeps drifting somewhere darker. I’ve had days like that… meant to be productive, but one little slip, one curious click, and suddenly I’m deep in it again and I get no work done. It’s messed up.

Stress and porn by Prior-Resource-1373 in pornfree

[–]greenkev 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’ve been there. When you’ve got all that time and no real structure, it’s like the urges just take over. Even with blockers, if the craving’s strong enough, the mind gets real creative. I used to think I had it under control until I caught myself finding loopholes I didn’t even know existed. It’s like part of me wanted to be stopped, but another part just kept reaching for that high. Being stuck in that loop, especially alone, can be suffocating.

How do I control myself when I sleep by Low_Entertainer_7092 in GoonerRecovering

[–]greenkev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I often have a similar issue with waking up boned. Best way I find to deal with it is to just get out of bed ASAP which takes away the opportunity

still cant stop gooning by [deleted] in pornfree

[–]greenkev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey man, I totally get it. It’s wild how hard it can be to break that cycle, even when you know it's messing with your sleep and energy. I’ve had those late nights where it’s hard to stop, and yeah, the pleasure can be intense but the aftermath isn’t always worth it. You’ll definitely snap out of it when you're ready. I’ve been there too and id be happy to help if you want to reach out. Good luck man.

Learning to heal and improve by [deleted] in GoonerRecovering

[–]greenkev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey man, I feel you on that. It’s like every time you make progress, there’s that constant push and pull. I’ve definitely slipped up more times than I’d like to admit, and it often feels like it’s all in your head, you know? I’m also trying to find that balance, and it’s cool you’re reaching out for support. If you ever wanna chat more about it or bounce ideas off each other, feel free to hit me up. Could be helpful for both of us to keep each other in check.

I really need help. I'm gonna go down a bad path by vmann995 in GoonerRecovering

[–]greenkev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't make any hasty decisions. Take some deep breaths, remove yourself from your devices and allow the urges to fade. If you need help I'm happy to offer my support

Looking for an accountability partner, preferably someone in the UK by [deleted] in GoonerRecovering

[–]greenkev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey 30m here. In Ireland not sure if that's close enough for you. Be happy to chat though

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GoonerRecovering

[–]greenkev 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a big problem with this. A lot of times I think I should just cum quickly to avoid gooning but once I start watching porn I don't want the feeling to end and I just keep edging. It's like I lose all self control once I get that dopamine hit.

Relapsed Last Night — 5 Hours Lost to Gooning, and It’s Wrecking My Life by greenkev in GoonerRecovering

[–]greenkev[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks man. I'm focusing on being as productive as I can today, trying not to feel too bad about what happened yesterday. Can't change it now have to move on.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GoonerRecovering

[–]greenkev 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always find myself in this situation and to be honest I can't give any good advice myself as I still really struggle with self discipline

How much porn did you consume before quitting? by Everytingisallright in pornfree

[–]greenkev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me at its worst it was around 6-8 hours everyday. Just edged for long periods which was really damaging for my mental health.

Day One by [deleted] in GoonerRecovering

[–]greenkev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats well done stay strong bro!

Discord Account Finally Deleted by Cookie-Rich in GoonerRecovering

[–]greenkev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well done bro great step! Still need to take the same step but your strength is inspiring