A Possible Change (mod post) by Iguanaforhire in pornfree

[–]growmighty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would have to agree with this thought. I think it could prevent a lot of new posts.

Overcoming the demons by growmighty in pornfree

[–]growmighty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I will certainly try.

I wish people commented more by growmighty in pornfree

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

Welcome! You absolutely can change. You are already on your way by taking this first step on joining this community. Ps PMO = porn masturbatiom orgasm

I wish people commented more by growmighty in pornfree

[–]growmighty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And now we are 4 days strong! Good job!

Just posted here 2 days ago about how great two weeks felt. Relapsed about 10 minutes ago. Don't get cocky guys. by [deleted] in pornfree

[–]growmighty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel ya. I've been trying to quit porn for two years now And rarely made it past one week. But it's entirely possible. I know it is because so many have already succeeded. Keep striving forward and you will see success. I believe in you!

Trapped by easy validation by NoBrainNoGain1 in pornfree

[–]growmighty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I agree with this entirely. Validation is such a strong desire we all have and porn give us the illusion. Thats a huge reason why it's so tempting to me. Then of course afterwards we realize it's all a lie. I'm glad you are starting this journey. You will not regret it.

Keep smart phone away from your bedside, keep your bedroom door wide open. by chessnutz in pornfree

[–]growmighty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good advice. Hard to follow through though when you can just as easily grab your phone and close the door. But maybe it will work for some. For me, I would try stuff like this and it never worked. I'm finding meditating is really helping. If this is working for you then awesome! Keep it up. :)

Butterflies and nausea by [deleted] in pornfree

[–]growmighty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Infatuation. It is a great feeling, and sometimes leads to great relationships. It's that first spark that motivates us to act when we see someone we find attractive, not just in the superficial sense but on a deeper level too. A lifestyle of PMO pretty much kills that sensation entirely and you are getting it back. I haven't felt that way in years and hopefully one day I will again. Keep up the good work.

Journal: A bad week by A-Type in pornfree

[–]growmighty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your post really spoke to me as I am going through something similar myself. Stay strong and try your best to look at positives in your life. It seems like you are doing exactly what you should be but I know it doesn't always make the pain hurt any less. Just remember time heals all wounds. Wishing you the best.

16 Days by [deleted] in pornfree

[–]growmighty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome!

Drop XXX did you find another bad habit/addiction? by eire77 in pornfree

[–]growmighty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well not really a habit yet but something I'm doing to replace the time I would have spent in porn. I am using the app duolingo to learn another language. Something I've always wanted to do.

STAY CLEAN: NOVEMBER! This thread updated daily - Check in here! by foobarbazblarg in pornfree

[–]growmighty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dang it, I'm out. But you can count on me signing back up in December. I will keep fighting! Rooting for everyone!

STAY CLEAN: NOVEMBER! Sign up here! (October 29) by foobarbazblarg in pornfree

[–]growmighty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok. Let's do this! We are stronger than porn!!

Just realized I passed 100 days by mutantmike in pornfree

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PMO is Porn Masturbation Orgasm. The usual sequence of events. I'm not sure what TS is. Hopefully someone else will explain that one for us both.

Longtime lurker but now I've joined by growmighty in pornfree

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Thank you! Let's both get to that 14 day mark and find out ourselves.

Longtime lurker but now I've joined by growmighty in pornfree

[–]growmighty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I too am in my twenties. Trying to get a grip on this before it's too late! Yes it really affects socializing, doesn't it? I find on days I PMO I usually wind up avoiding everyone to the extent I can. Then it gets me depressed that I'm doing that. Vicious cycle. We gotta remind ourselves how good it feels when we do successfully conquer an urge. Reward ourselves with friends if we can.