First day in a long journey

Day 0

by Samuel

May 13, 2025 at 12:57 AM

92 upvotes

I’m 23 years old and I’ve been addicted to porn since I was 12 years old. 11 years of the most formative years of my life spent masterbating. I’ve had relationship issues and issues with my mental health and tons and tons of other shit I’m sure many of you guys can relate to. But starting today, im done. This is worse than any drug addiction I’ve ever had and it has been the hardest addiction to get over in my entire life. But I am a man now who has goals and dreams to be successful one day and that won’t be possible if I continue to live the way I do. Change is hard but necessary. I hope with the help of the people around me and this app I’ll be able to overcome this poison that has rotted its way through my life for years now.

Comments (3)

Harrison Criss•98d ago

I’m 22 and in the same boat, recently it took my girlfriend of 5 years dumping me over this problem because no matter how many times I said I would work on it I would relapse. Starting today I’m gonna be a better man and hold myself accountable. You can do this and I can do this. Good luck.

ThorB4•98d ago

Yeah, man! That’s the way to go, Samuel! I made that decision in February…after more than 40 years in this terrible addiction (since I was 12…now 55). But I’m on day 95 now and, let me tell you, FREEDOM FROM PORN is AWESOME!!! It is totally worth it! Explore the QUITTR app, try everything, read everything, at least start watching everything. (Not all at once…little at a time). Hang out in Group Chat!!! Never give up! Eyes on the prize: FREEDOM from porn! My life is SO MUCH BETTER! In every area:physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, pain, migraine, brain fog, marriage, family, social, everything else I can’t think of to mention. Do this, stick with it, succeed!! I know you can! I believe in you, You are not alone, God’s got it. You got it. Go get it!

Luis•98d ago

Im 21 and can relate to everything you’ve been through. My reason for quitting is different tho since I’m quitting for Christ. But the point is we both desire change in our lives. I’m five days clean now and am proud of the success I’ve had so far. I’m proud of you for starting this journey and wish you the best of luck brother. It won’t be easy but I know you can do it.

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