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Absolutely crushed today

Day 14
by Emron
156 upvotes

I realized today that I used masturbation and porn to fill a hole and myself and cope with anxiety. Last night I had a mental breakdown, I’m talking laying on the bathroom floor hyperventilating, trying not to pass out. As this was beginning, the thought crossed my mind that I should watch porn and masturbate to cope but thankfully in that split second I said nope. I ended up on the floor about to pass out, crying, groaning, wanting to die. I’ve never experienced something like that before, and realized that this anxiety was born out of the fact that I need attention and reassurance from others to feel worthy of love, something I should be cultivating for myself. These emotions I’ve been avoiding for years, now crushing me in my mid 20s. Remember boys the path isn’t easy but that’s why we do it. I ended up not sleeping all night and called off of work this morning because if no one else is going to show me care, then I should. Even a lone wolf licks his own wounds. And love isn’t weakness, it’s the glue that binds us in strength. Thank you guys for this community.

Comments (7)
You118d ago

you should be proud of yourself man, i will be like you one day.

Emron118d ago

I can’t say I’m the most practicing religious Muslim, but I’ve always believed in God as the Quran describes him. As followers of the one true God we share a lot of similarities with our Christian brothers but disagree on certain points as well. The aspect that brings me the most faith is the sheer magnitude of God, his infiniteness in all aspects. We begin every verse of the Quran with “in the name of Allah (God) the most gracious, the most merciful” which is a reminder to me that God is infinitely gracious and infinitely merciful to his creations. That a being that is so above me can treat me with such care, and what am I to him. What does that make me to myself, this is what brings me strength.

Joshua118d ago

I appreciate your honesty about your faith and how it's helped you. As a Christian, I believe that God loves and cares for us deeply. I'm curious, what do you think is the most important aspect of your faith that brings you comfort and strength?

Emron118d ago

Thank you, I have been for a bit and it’s helped tremendously. Therapist has just been on vacation this month, lol

josh118d ago

Proud of your bro. You should look into therapy too. Hope you are doing well.

Emron118d ago

I’m Muslim but thank you, I asked god for help. For if the greatest being in existence loves me, how could I not love myself. I am redeemable, I am not a sinner, but I have sinned. Repeating my trust in God, my gratitude in him, my love of him and myself helped me get up off that floor.

Joshua118d ago

Know that the Lord loves you more than any man could! He provides the love that we’re seeking. He loves you brother ! Keep your head up, Jesus has died and rose from the dead on the third day so that you can live🙏🏽 praying for you brother!!!! Hoping you come to Christ where he needs and wants you! You have so much to offer! God is so good!

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