I’m (F)19 and I think I’ve developed a serious addiction to porn and masturbation. It started as something casual, but now it’s become a habit I can’t control. Sometimes I do it multiple times a day, even when I don’t feel like it. It’s like my brain is wired to chase that short-term pleasure even when I know it leaves me feeling empty afterward.
It’s affecting my focus, my energy, and my motivation. I feel guilty almost every time, and yet I keep doing it. I’ve tried quitting, setting goals, deleting stuff, even going a few days clean—but I always relapse. The urge just feels overwhelming sometimes.
I haven’t talked to anyone in real life about this. I’m scared they wouldn’t understand or they’d just judge me. I feel stuck and alone, and I don’t know what to do anymore.
If anyone here has gone through this and managed to come out on the other side, I’d really appreciate your advice. How did you stop? What actually helped? I want to change. I just don’t know how.
Thanks in advance to anyone who replies.