PAA or MAA circle…
Hi everyone! I’ve been using this app for a while now, and I’ve even posted before, but I think it would be awesome if we all got to know each other a bit better. Maybe we can learn from each other’s experiences. I’m going to share my reasons for wanting to quit and why I’m feeling this way. If you’re open to it, I’d love to hear your experiences in the comments. Maybe we can learn from each other and grow together. P.S. PAA = Porn Addiction Anonymous MAA = Masturbation Addiction Anonymous Anywho here goes: Hi there, my name’s Chris, and I’m 24. I’ve been struggling with this habit that’s been affecting my life for a while now. I’m addicted to masturbation, and it’s been a constant battle for the past 12 years. I’ve been doing it every day, literally, and it’s become a real problem. When I don’t do it or when I feel anxious, I get this overwhelming urge, a craving for the sensation, the rush of dopamine, and the sense of relaxation that comes with it. It’s crazy to even think about this, but I get the shakes! I get the sweats! It’s all I can think about! My heart beat goes up! It starts to get hard and it’s like edging me on to do it. The longest I’ve managed to ever not do it is for two weeks and that’s against my will because I was on vacation and staying with my aunt… definitely can’t be doing that. But think back there’s been times in the past where I’ve literally snuck into the bathroom to release the kraken because I just couldn’t hold it anymore (on vacation). Alright that’s how I know I’m undoubtedly addicted. Thankfully, I don’t think I’m addicted to porn itself because I don’t necessarily need to do the deed, and quite frankly, I find myself feeling disgusted after even doing it. The reason I want to quit is because I’ve learned in these past 12 years that not only does it affect me personally mentally in many ways. But it also impacts my relationships. While I still get hard to my girlfriend, I can’t stay hard for long nor feel the feeling because I’ve gotten so used to my hand. Something I didn’t mention is that for the past 12 years, I’ve not only masturbated daily but I’ve done it up to 20-30 times a day if I was free… I mean, my hand would cramp! It’s that bad. Lately, I’ve managed to cut it down to 2-4 times per day, but I try to stay at once a day. But today I’m starting my 30-day challenge, day one is complete, and I feel amazing! I’ve been working out hard and abstaining from masturbation for the past 24 hours. I know it’s going to be tough, but I’m determined to make it through. I need this challenge for my health and well-being. I’m feeling strong and focused, but as I’m typing this I do have the itch to do it. Thankfully I’m at work and can’t. But I can’t wait to see what the next 29 days bring. If you want to share your story below and why you want to quit! Feel free to!
I’m not up to sharing my story but I do have some advice. I was also addicted to masturbation for awhile and there was a few things that helped. If you use anything to help you GET RID OF IT lotion soap whatever it is you name it; get rid of it. I switched to bar soap with grit to insure that I couldn’t do it and I moved my shampoo and conditioner far away in the house( places you won’t lapse) and if I felt remotely horny I wouldn’t use it. It helps I don’t have greasy hair but still. And if I was really horny I’d get rid of the soap bar before I showered. My weak place was the shower so I started showing in the mornings and sometimes even doing cold showers because I’ve found it’s impossible to want to do it if your way tiered (not in a stay up late way but I I want to go back to bed way) or freezing cold. This helped me a lot. So jsut get rid of anything that helps you. Maybe this won’t help but maybe it will so there you go