I’ve been addicted to porn and masturbation for past 5 years. It has already ruined much of my life and I don’t want it to cause further harm. I made thousands of attempts to get my life back on track but nothing worked. This is my last hope. I was such a nice guy 5 years back. Hardworking and dedicated towards work. But now I cannot even do minimal work. I feel tired all day. Life seems to give no joy to me. I’m also dealing with chronic anxiety. I get panic attacks. I feel worthless. All I want is to become normal. Just like I was. I want this to end soon. I want to be happy. I want to live.
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I don’t share this addiction, mine is wine… so I can’t really offer you any advice but I can offer some support and positivity. You came to the right place and if you use the search option, I’m sure you can connect with a few others who share your addiction.
Addictions all have the same common ground, one day at a time. Sending positive thoughts!!
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That’s a lot for your suggestion. I will try to connect with people who share same problems as mine. And I hope you’ll get rid of your wine addiction soon.
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We have a few around they are just quite today. Don’t give in yet.
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Yeah I saw some of the posts by others and replied to one of them too. It feels great to be on such a community where everyone is spreading positivity. Afterall perseverance is all that one needs and positivity of people here won’t let you give in. Thanks!
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We may fight addiction in a different way but we all know how hard the fight is. Well mostly I think each differs but I am sure there’ll a way through it. Just jump in and post away. We all can learn from eachother
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Thanks! I am a work in progress… like all of us here. I hope that you make some connections and find some support! Just remember that you are not alone!!
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Its so easy to let this take over our lives. It easily consumes us. The shame is debilitating. I understand completely and I’m here to talk.
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In my circle, it’s almost impossible to share my problem with someone. Firstly because it’s gives people a hard time absorbing that someone is having porn/sex addiction. And secondly, very few people actually understand and try to help. That’s why I joined this community. Where people like you support endlessly without judging someone.
All I need is someone who keeps reminding me that I have more important things in life. That I have to win over my addiction. And that’s what this community does the best.
Thanks for your support @Galore8
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Sex and porn addict here. I can relate to what you are feeling. Tried and failed so many times, my addiction has been both cyber and irl. It has spun out of control so many times. Couldn’t go a day without having a bad panic attack, couldn’t have a thought without it giving me anxiety. I’ve lost it all. And gaind much of it back. Because there is a way back. You are here now, that’s a big step. And a step in the right direction. Try to have as many as those as possible. Go see a therapist, it will help, maybe not with the addiction but there is not a one way solution. You have to change a few things in life and tackle the problems you might have. You will fail. Many times probably, be honest with yourself but not resentful and have no judgement. Be nice to yourself. Read a book about CBT and try some out. Always check in here. I am here for me and my recovery but that doesn’t mean I don’t have time to give you tips or cheer you up. You inspire me as much as I might inspire you.
We have begun my friend. Don’t give up. But give it it lot’s of time. The only thing that will fix this is love, love for yourself and love for life. And hard work of course. There are a few tips and tricks but in the end it’s you who have to start loving yourself again. If you would like to talk I am here for you, remember that.
English is not my language of choice so sorry if it’s hard to read 
Have a great day!
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Every word you said is right.
“You have to change few things in life”. Yeah I’ve decided to change my routine. My sleeping and eating habits. I’ll try to occupy myself with other things. This would take my mind off from porn.
Definitely love is something which has the power to conquer anything. And really I’m deprived of it. Everytime I look in the mirror I hate myself but now this should change. I keep complaining that my life is bad, it’s booring, it’s so messed up. But I gotta change my perspective.
Thanks a lot for your suggestions 
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I’m a porn addict, too, and I reset today, so I feel your pain. Boredom, I think, is a trigger for many of us. Coming in here has helped me quite a bit, so drop by anytime.
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Hi there @LostSoul1
I am relate to your situation and I was just searching for a post like this. Because I was thinking I am exaggerating my situation. I am a seven years addict and Cannot quit despite of all the effort I put on this case. I prayed to god, I have tried many plans to get rid of this, I have changed my environment, briefly I did What I could. But I am still on the route of hell. @iwillwin has really encouraged me yesterday, It is like, like… you know, you are almost down and you look at your reflection in the mirror and say, cmon There is no way, how the fuck I will kick this.and a few minutes later, you tell yourself cmon there is still a hope and you take action. When it comes to day five or six, you feel a high energy, you cannot control yourself. Then you never remember the past, in fact it was just a few days ago, you forgot about that embarrasing state and you take your computer and start the shit. Actually this is all how the circle goes on…