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Post by elmblues73 on Jun 2, 2005 9:33:26 GMT -5
I just want to say that I am a new member and looking forward to getting help and talking to all of you. I will start a new tread telling you all a little bit about myself soon. I just been reading all the threads here and learning that this is a good group and some where I know i can find help. thank you
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Post by willowlver on Jun 3, 2005 1:19:42 GMT -5
Hi, I have just realized that I am addicted to porn, and quite frankly I need all the help I can get to get past this. So if any of you have any advice for me I would really appreciate it.
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Post by sickofthesickness on Jun 3, 2005 10:23:18 GMT -5
Does anyone know of a chatroom for addicts? It would be great to be able to jump into an IRC room (or similar) when the urge hits, just to talk to someone.
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Post by johnad on Jun 4, 2005 12:38:03 GMT -5
I'm just getting started with all this, and my start is a long, long, time coming.
I'm not excactly sure how site works; I guess I'll have to say. I do have a problem with sexual addiction and went to my first SAA meeting last night. I looking for all the help I can get with this problem which for me is decades old.
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Post by ScaredamI on Jun 22, 2005 17:20:43 GMT -5
Does anyone know of a chatroom for addicts? It would be great to be able to jump into an IRC room (or similar) when the urge hits, just to talk to someone. yeah... is there a chatroom?
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Post by f00dl3 on Jun 26, 2005 22:19:55 GMT -5
First, can some moderator change this "reply" to a "thread" entitled "Trying to break the habbit"?
Some reason it won't let me post threads, but I can reply.
Anyhow:
I have had a porn addiction since I was in 6th grade. It all seem to start when I was put in special ed classes, and was not around members of the opposite sex. As I went through in H.S. in special ed classes, I noticed the porn addiction getting stronger - but I thought that it was "o.k." since I would not have any contact with the opposite sex being in those special ed classes. Here I am now, 20 years old, attending DeVry University (a college - with maby 1 girl per 50 guys ratio - and no social life / partys / etc) - and up until this last week still had a porn addiction.
I went to branson a few weeks ago and realized something - why look at porn if you can see attractive girls by just getting out and going places (like the swimming pool for example)?
I am trying something totally not like me this next week. I am going to the pool to exercise, get a tan, and be around girls (and look). I am hoping that this will change me to some degree.
BTW - I deleted all the porn from my computer tonight - and hopefully it will stay off longer than the last time I tried doing it a year or so ago.
I will keep you guys posted on how I'm doing at this.
If I can break this addiction, I will be on the road to being more true to my beliefs as a Catholic.
And I may add one thing to this whole propaganda - for my case atleast - porn has not yet taken away my catholic beliefs on how to treat a woman. It has not had any permanant effect on me as of yet (besides thoughts - which I am told occur with even those who are not addicted to porn) - I just want it to stop this addiction before it does have a effect on my state of mind and any relationship I may get into down the road.
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Post by curious28 on Sept 4, 2005 20:59:35 GMT -5
Hi all, First post. 2:58am here. Going to try giving up for my own good.
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Post by duffman on Sept 5, 2005 23:02:49 GMT -5
Hey all. I'm new here and this is something totally different for me. I just wanted to say hi and I hope that this site will help me. I deleted all my porn and I am ready to start fresh. Thank you all who make this site available to me. I'm gonna try the 100 day thing. I hope I can do it.
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Post by tru2dmc on Sept 8, 2005 18:00:18 GMT -5
hi i am new to this...i am a PA from the UK...i have been this way for years and i finally have the will power to conttrol it. i only found out that it is considered as an addiction like alcohol from reading material linked to this forum so thanks..its made me feel like i can do something about it. I am in a relationship and she knows nothing of my addiction and i feel horrible, like i am cheating on her, i love her but my addiction will not allow me to break free from it...i would appreciate any advice and support anybody can give me...feel free to send me e-mails
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Post by base on Sept 15, 2005 0:45:33 GMT -5
hi everyone i am new here. I have made up in my mind that I am going to quit porn and mb forever. I hope that anyone that reads this will give me some suggestions on what to do and encouragement recovery is the best way base
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Post by mjo on Sept 24, 2005 22:58:47 GMT -5
am in my 50,s living in australia with a problem that needs to fixed. Porn has been a huge part of my life and i would like to find solutions on how to solve this problem which is just like gambling and drinking, I am a non smoker, social drinker not into astrology, married with 2 teenage boys
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Post by alma on Sept 30, 2005 3:01:49 GMT -5
This is my first post, and I am happy to have finally acknowledged my addiction. I am even hapier that I have found this message board to get help. I believe that that everyone here is a lot better off then they were yesterday - at least we are trying to improve rather than being satisfied with the status quo.
To introduce myself, I am married with two children, ages 5 (almost 6) and 4. Realization of my addiction has come due to two primary factors:
1) My children - I can't the stand the thought of them being addicted to anything. In order to help them prevent any addictions, I need to be free of addiction myself.
2) My religion - I hesitated registering because of the requirement for a screen name. Finally I settled on Alma. For those of you that might be members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, that will make sense. In the Book of Mormon, there is a story of Alma the Younger (Alma Jr.) he was basically a bad person that through a long repentence process he was saved through Jesus Christ. I guess I kind of feel like he did to a degree, hoping that I might gain the help of the Lord.
As I read from the posts on the board, it seems there is a great degree of variation between religions of those here. I have also noticed that everyone has felt comfortable describing their level of "religousness" and applaud that for all who have participated. For me, and many others, acknowledging spiritual/religious beliefs is a huge step in overcoming addiction.
At this point, I am keeping my struggles between myself and the Lord. I guess we'll see what happens. I wish the best for everyone here - my prayers are with tru2dmc and f00dl3 and everyone else who is in the same boat...
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Post by pontifex on Sept 30, 2005 9:52:43 GMT -5
just turned 21 a few days ago, first thing I need to do is find out if I'm addicted or not. What's an addiction? Is this like alcoholism, gambling, or is it just like watching TV? A lot of things to find out. Is it harmful, or is it just my imagination.
I read a few posts and I have no doubt that the ppl here (coming from different cultures) are dedicated so that's got to count for something.
Hope to find the help I need.
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alma
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Post by alma on Oct 1, 2005 1:39:35 GMT -5
P is definatly an addiction. Take some time to read the other message board topics. You'll find out just by reading posts how harmful it can be. Many people have lost wonderful relationships, some have lost jobs, all have wasted money. I understnad P/MB acts very similar to drug/alcohal addictions in the sense that there are very real biological actions and reactions that happen. I hope you find the help you need.
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Post by Winter's Son on Oct 31, 2005 19:35:42 GMT -5
Hi, I am PA from the UK. God, saying that makes me realise how far this has come. HOpefully by reminding myself im an addict as often as possible I'll be able to stop by being disgusted with myself. Just went 8 days without, and broke again. This this is hardwired into my brain now, but I am going to try again. Peace
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