robinhood101
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Howdy ya'll. I'm 21. I started watching porn when I was 8-9, off and on, mostly softcore, started to get into really bad stuff when I was 13 or 14. Started having problems with ED.
On Halloween, I quit using the easypeasy method. The book got me in a really good mindset. It was my first time trying to quit, though I've wanted to for at least three years now but never made an effort to actually quit. The easy peasy method worked really well for me. It was relatively easy for that first month, believe it or not, I did not even ween myself off or use a "softcore" version. I felt like a God... It was easier to talk to people, I was happier, and I noticed that girls were drawn to me. But when finals hit I relapsed for three weeks, from early December to Christmas. I forgive myself because it was a tough semester, and when I relapsed I was not too invested into the porn sessions; they were not very intense.
Since Christmas, it's been round 2. So this is day 12. I went the first 5 or 6 days straight no fap, and tbh I did not even get the cravings to masturbate until a few days ago. It's going pretty well. My withdrawal symptoms are extremely mixed. At some points, particularly in social environments, I feel so happy, I'm not awkward, and I feel accepted by people. It's like my inner extrovert is coming out. I also feel a lot better about myself, my self esteem has increased. My hair and eyes are coming back alive. When I'm alone, however, I feel extremely lonely and depressed. I figure this is the addiction leaving my body so I'm just gonna roll with it. It's definitely bearable.
I'm really hopeful for this semester. I know withdrawal symptoms can last more than a year, but to be honest it's all bearable even in those instances of extreme depression. I've always had a problem with depression and self esteem issues, which have been an obstacle in enjoying college and being social. I hope to make this semester the best yet, even if it's my last one. It's not too late to have fun.
I hope I can help out other young men I know, and let them know they are wasting their time watching porn. Also, if you're reading this thinking about quitting, check out the easy peasy method. It makes quitting porn... well... easy... and I know that's hard to believe but it's true. Maybe I'll take back what I said in a week's time, but for now, everything is looking alright
On Halloween, I quit using the easypeasy method. The book got me in a really good mindset. It was my first time trying to quit, though I've wanted to for at least three years now but never made an effort to actually quit. The easy peasy method worked really well for me. It was relatively easy for that first month, believe it or not, I did not even ween myself off or use a "softcore" version. I felt like a God... It was easier to talk to people, I was happier, and I noticed that girls were drawn to me. But when finals hit I relapsed for three weeks, from early December to Christmas. I forgive myself because it was a tough semester, and when I relapsed I was not too invested into the porn sessions; they were not very intense.
Since Christmas, it's been round 2. So this is day 12. I went the first 5 or 6 days straight no fap, and tbh I did not even get the cravings to masturbate until a few days ago. It's going pretty well. My withdrawal symptoms are extremely mixed. At some points, particularly in social environments, I feel so happy, I'm not awkward, and I feel accepted by people. It's like my inner extrovert is coming out. I also feel a lot better about myself, my self esteem has increased. My hair and eyes are coming back alive. When I'm alone, however, I feel extremely lonely and depressed. I figure this is the addiction leaving my body so I'm just gonna roll with it. It's definitely bearable.
I'm really hopeful for this semester. I know withdrawal symptoms can last more than a year, but to be honest it's all bearable even in those instances of extreme depression. I've always had a problem with depression and self esteem issues, which have been an obstacle in enjoying college and being social. I hope to make this semester the best yet, even if it's my last one. It's not too late to have fun.
I hope I can help out other young men I know, and let them know they are wasting their time watching porn. Also, if you're reading this thinking about quitting, check out the easy peasy method. It makes quitting porn... well... easy... and I know that's hard to believe but it's true. Maybe I'll take back what I said in a week's time, but for now, everything is looking alright