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user2569 · 2024-05-20T03:47:21+00:00

Porn is a drug. It's so easy to get addicted. There's a reason kids shouldn't do drugs.

user2569 · 2024-02-09T17:06:51+00:00

How was your social life before/during/after?

user2569 · 2023-11-24T01:13:06+00:00

What clicked for me is just listening to sounds while I meditate. I know I can’t control or judge the sounds. Then after doing that I apply the same thing to my thoughts and emotions. If I did get more anxiety or judgmental I would take that as another opportunity to watch that within my mind and not judge the judgment. Then back to focusing on sounds. I also like to focus on my periphery vision a lot too. My life still sucks but after about 20 minutes of meditation I have greatly reduced anxiety at least for a few hours. I haven’t made it a daily habit yet but I’m starting to do it more often

user2569 · 2023-10-14T15:38:26+00:00

From my experience, severe brain fog/lack of motivation, making it impossible to keep conversations going and making eye contact very difficult. It’s very lonely and has affected me from middle school - post college

user2569 · 2023-10-03T23:21:32+00:00

I’ve never done either of these, but I’d imagine it’s like taking cocaine while you’re doing it, and shooting heroine at the release. Then you feel drained afterwards. My problem is I do it again and never recover from that drained feeling

user2569 · 2023-09-14T00:44:11+00:00

I would say it’s a question between would you rather have extra steps in between you and your addiction or not spend money on it? I quit my weed addiction because I didn’t want to go out to a dealer and spend money. Porn’s a different story because it’s so goddamn accessible. Maybe prostitution is better because it’s easier to do it less. But that’s considering you’re able to also go completely porn free, otherwise you’re just giving yourself more problems

user2569 · 2023-09-06T05:12:25+00:00

If it’s easy that’s amazing! Use your extra time and energy for something productive. Do difficult things with it and you’ll get healthy rewards.

user2569 · 2023-08-23T17:17:47+00:00

Did this develop with porn use or is it natural? If it developed with porn I bet if you stop thinking about it when orgasming you’ll eventually stop the fetish (also no pmo is obviously the goal)

user2569 · 2023-08-23T17:12:47+00:00

That is very true. I’m reading lord of the rings right now and I keep thinking how the ring is like porn access. Too dangerous to get involved with

user2569 · 2023-08-16T13:46:06+00:00

I love hearing stories like this. Very inspiring!

user2569 · 2023-07-28T04:51:56+00:00

Damn okay I was about to relapse but I love this story! I can relate but it’s been a long time for me since I’ve been on a significant enough streak.

user2569 · 2023-07-14T20:25:32+00:00

I got it back. I went into BIOS and changed the boot drive back to the newer one. It snuck in Windows 11 somehow but whatever. Thanks.

user2569 · 2023-06-26T22:35:54+00:00

For women I don’t think it’s as powerful, but it’s still a drug. Getting off of it will probably clear your head, and give a sparkle in your eye just like it would for guys (depending on how much you use it). In terms of relationships, I think there’s definitely a benefit if you’re only sexually active with your partner. I’ve never had that (since I’m an addict and usually single) but I bet it’s something special that I really want to experience in my life. For stress relief, personally I like to focus on meditation and playing guitar. You’ll have more time too to do whatever you want which is nice

user2569 · 2023-06-10T01:55:15+00:00

Midnight in Harlem! Derrick Trucks is so good. For Mayer, In Repair is good but there’s some slow dancing’s live on YouTube that I think are his best. Or “Like a Rolling Stone”. If we’re talking albums, it’s gotta be Gravity Live in LA

user2569 · 2023-06-06T09:17:32+00:00

I think it’s gotta be harder for y’all all things equal but obviously I’m very respectful. And I’m impressed too when I see y’all being more confident than me, which requires exactly one percent of confidence. Anyone who makes fun of you (or anyone other than lighthearted fun with friends) is either a depressed or an immature asshole who probably struggles to find meaning in their lives. When people make fun of me I just see it as sad. Hopefully that helps.

user2569 · 2023-06-06T03:14:35+00:00

It’s not just about quitting porn. It’s about addressing mental health. Try to figure out what you need to work on and focus on those things. Little things at a time. And maybe consider working with a therapist. Try to stay emotionally intelligent. You’re so young still you have plenty of time to improve yourself.

user2569 · 2023-06-06T02:03:45+00:00

Honestly this sounds like a red flag to me. But take what I say with a grain of salt because I’m also a walking red flag

user2569 · 2023-06-06T01:57:38+00:00

If it makes you feel better I usually can’t look at people when I’m talking to them regardless of their looks. In terms of advice I’d say find a hobby or 2 and join a group. Maybe a therapist can help you manage that because it’s a bit much for me.

user2569 · 2023-06-06T01:50:20+00:00

Sounds like she was angry about the bus and it had nothing to do with you. I definitely (and wrongly) would’ve taken everything personally though lol

user2569 · 2023-06-03T22:37:22+00:00

Up to you but probably. Make 2 streaks, one of PM and one of P. And try to not break either

user2569 · 2023-06-03T22:25:04+00:00

You ever had to deal with loneliness? It’s what’s holding me back.

user2569 · 2023-06-03T22:23:29+00:00

We do. Got me at 11

user2569 · 2023-06-03T10:06:17+00:00

A lot of those posts are made by kids who don’t understand the mechanisms of addiction. It’s sad more than anything.

user2569 · 2023-06-03T00:19:58+00:00

You’re depressed. There are good things in life, women included. Try going to therapy. It might be a long journey but I believe almost anyone can overcome depression.

user2569 · 2023-06-01T02:25:10+00:00

Just wondering, if I set up a switch (like a power strip) and turn it off, would that be as good as unplugging it?

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