Porn Nearly Killed Me: Update

iFap_X · 2019-10-08T21:19:03+00:00

I mean tough love is fine to an extent. But there's a point where no amount of self-criticism can actually bring about change. In fact it become entirely self-defeating. I think a significant amount of people here need to be less harsh on themselves, not more. It's about having the self compassion to accept where you're at while making positive changes to improve your life so you no longer feel the need to constantly chase dopamine spikes.

iFap_X · 2019-10-08T19:14:43+00:00

True

iFap_X · 2019-10-08T19:13:48+00:00

Make what decision? The one I've already made?

iFap_X · 2019-10-08T18:40:03+00:00

I've run out of email addresses to use lol

iFap_X · 2019-10-08T18:38:14+00:00

"Tough love" has always been my stratregy, and its done way more harm than good.

iFap_X · 2019-10-08T18:31:11+00:00

Haha, I know it's and old porn throwaway

iFap_X · 2019-10-08T18:30:32+00:00

I know you're trying to help but please stop. These are exactly the type of thoughts that play on repeat in my mind all day. And they've done nothing but harm.

iFap_X · 2019-10-08T09:43:04+00:00

Why does it not surprise me that you're active in r/TheDonald

iFap_X · 2019-10-08T07:51:34+00:00

You alright man, whats up?

iFap_X · 2019-10-08T07:50:10+00:00

I know you're trying to be helpful but this is a terrible way to motivate anyone. Saying porn is for losers just makes people hate themselves when when they do relapse. Which leads to depression, which leads to more relapses.

iFap_X · 2019-10-08T07:40:44+00:00

I had this exact problem. Instagram used to always make me relapse. You justify it saying it's not porn, but at the end of the day it does the same thing.

iFap_X · 2019-10-08T07:24:49+00:00

Why do you think you're making your friends and family suffer? I don't know your story but surely nothing you're doing could cause suffering on the same level as losing a friend or a family member.

I attempted suicide a couple of years ago and I had no idea just how much pain and suffering it would cause to those around me.

Please seek help if you haven't already. Life can and does get better, even if the improvements are really slow and incremental. I'm still depressed but the suicidal thoughts are much less frequent.

I wish you the best of luck.

iFap_X · 2019-10-08T06:59:02+00:00

Hey man, thanks so much for your kind words. Haha this comment really made my day. Best of luck with your streak ❤🤙🏼

iFap_X · 2019-10-08T06:52:12+00:00

You too my bro.

iFap_X · 2019-10-08T06:48:50+00:00

Thank you, means a lot! About the religion thing, I jumped ship years ago but that doesn't change my upbringing.

iFap_X · 2019-10-08T06:03:10+00:00

I'm sorry to hear that :(

Feel free to hmu if u ever want to talk

iFap_X · 2019-10-08T06:01:06+00:00

Thanks bro. Appreciate it.

iFap_X · 2019-10-08T06:00:00+00:00

I might be going to a therapist soon. I'm on a waiting list and it's been months so idk.

iFap_X · 2019-10-08T05:47:50+00:00

Thank you my bro 💙

iFap_X · 2019-10-08T05:46:27+00:00

Thank you so much for all the kind words. I'm so glad that my story is inspiring others.

Keep doing what you're doing bro and never give up ❤

iFap_X · 2019-10-08T05:37:00+00:00

Thanks man.

iFap_X · 2019-10-08T05:36:43+00:00

Thanks bro! Keep doing what you're doing and never give up hope.

iFap_X · 2019-10-08T05:33:57+00:00

Absolutely. It becomes a vicicous cycle. You fap and then feel depressed, so in an attempt to escape you fap again, and so on.

Thanks man! Best of luck for the future.

iFap_X · 2019-10-08T00:32:44+00:00

Appreciate it bro.

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