Trying to quit porn for good
I'm 22 yrs old and have been watching porn almost daily since I was 9-10 years old. It has been a constant struggle, source of shame and blight upon my life. I hate it so much, it has robbed me of so much joy and connection and is one of the major reasons I actively avoid getting into a relationship.
I have tried to quit more times then I can count, sometimes more successful than others. But honestly, I don't think I've gone more than 2-3 weeks without watching porn for over 10 years. Yesterday I was camping for my birthday and decided that it was time I stop for good, but here I am staying up late watching YouTube to distract myself from the urge to watch it. It feels like such an impossible task but if I don't do it now then I never will, and it will rob me of my life.
I'm here asking for any tips anyone has or advice that you would give to yourself if you were back at the starting line. I'm also curious as to whether its' important to stop masturbating altogether, or if just abstinence from porn is ok.
Thanks in advance, M.