I am quitting P

[macul]

Hi everyone. I'm here to get rid of this porn addiction. It is ruining my life, and my wife of six years is about to leave me. I've been trying to kick it for about 2 years now, but I haven't been strong enough. I'm getting alot of good resources from yourbrainonporn.com and I feel like I have a plan now. A goal of "quitting porn" wasn't enough. I'm going to start a journal in that forum, and I hope that keeps me more focused than I was before.

Anyways, I just wanted to introduce myself and say hi.

[likeafish34]

Welcome. This is a good place to come if you want to kick the habit. I'm a relative newbie. I joined a while back, but then had a major relapse. It's been 19 days since I re-started the process.

I'm definitely beginning to feel the benefits of being P free. My anxiety level has dropped significantly and I no longer hate myself.

What's helped me the most is writing a recovery journal. It's good to get my thoughts down and it even helped me understand a bit about why I had a relapse last time (I started using alcohol). The best thing is when other members comment. The community makes me realise that other people out there understand and care.

Anyway. Good luck with this. It's sometimes hard, but it's worth the effort.

Simon

[IN NEED OF HELP]

I am out the door right now, and dont have time to reply.

Welcome here to TTF. I will come on later if I can, to say a few things to you. right now, I am just wanting to welcome you, and to let you know, that you are in the right place

[macul]

Thanks for the welcome. I want to have more interaction with others, even online, as I go through this. I think a problem with trying to quit on my own before was the embarrassment and shame made me want to do this on my own. I can't do this by myself, I know this now.

[HopefulsRock]

Hey Macul... welcome to TTF! This place has been a Godsend for me and my wife (Hopeful) and I'm sure you'll find much support and some good ole kick in the but too if that's what your in need of!...in a loving way though!

I suggest you start a journal of your own here on TTF to track your recovery journey... best wishes and stay strong Macul!