Newbie here
Day 0
by Joshua
72 upvotes
I’ve used masturbation as a crutch for the first several years of my life. From the age of 13? to where I am now at the age of 30. I hadn’t noticed any differences initially, but recently, I’ve noticed mood swings, frustration with my partner always being exaggerated, insecurity, as well as many other negative traits. Today is the day where I don’t reclaim, but re-label my life, why because I put the old me to sleep, the me that used porn to cope, to sleep, eternally.
Started around 12/13. I am now 20 and deal with the same feelings of insecurity, mood swings, frustration, etc. What helped me a ton was talking about it at length with my girlfriend. Her knowing and understand what I'm going through and why I have acted and act the way I do has helped us come up with ways to keep our relationship going despite all of the stuff we've been through. She's the greatest support a guy could ask for and if you have a partner I recommend you doing the same. It will keep you accountable. Also, if you don't already... Please start exercising. It'll help a TON.