From the Depths of Darkness to the Heights of Discipline: My Journey of Overcoming Prn Addiction

“Pain so deep it hurts physically. Times so dark it hurts to open your eyes.”

That was my reality. But today, as I write this I can say this with conviction: If I can overcome it, anyone can.


The Accidental Fall

It began innocently. I was just a curious 9–10-year-old, addicted to video games. One day, while downloading a game, I accidentally clicked on an ad that led me to explicit content. I had no idea what I was watching. I felt disgusted, confused, and guilty. That night, I made a silent promise to myself: I’ll never see such stuff again.

At that time, I was a brilliant student—the top of my class. I was focused, driven, and full of potential.

But life had other plans.


The Descent into Darkness

As I entered adolescence, things started changing—slowly, subtly. I remember the first time I masturbated. The surge of dopamine was unlike anything I’d ever experienced. Over time, I started watching explicit content more frequently, and soon, it became a daily habit. What I didn’t realize was that this behavior was planting seeds of destruction in every corner of my life.

By Class 9, I was still topping my class—but only academically. Deep inside, I was falling apart. I became weak—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I was bullied in school, not just because I was skinny, but because I had no strength, no presence, and no self-worth. I was living a double life—one of achievements, and one of intense shame.

Slowly, I lost my rank. I was no longer even average. I had become the worst version of myself:

  • Addicted to prn.
  • Addicted to video games.
  • Isolated from the real world.
  • Weak, anxious, hopeless.

My day would begin and end with the same toxic cycle. I wasn’t living—I was surviving.


Hitting Rock Bottom

I vividly remember the nights I used to cry myself to sleep.
There were days I would beg God not to let me wake up the next morning.
I had lost all hope. I hated who I had become. My self-esteem was in shambles. I was a pervert, a slave to pleasure, and a coward running from pain.


The Turning Point

One day, I noticed something interesting. On the rare days I didn’t watch prn or masturbate, I felt slightly better—more alive, more present. I had more energy. I could think clearly. That’s when I started researching and came across a community called NoFap.

I listened to their stories.
I saw my life reflected in their words.
And for the first time in years, I felt hope.

That’s when I made the most important decision of my life:
To reclaim my manhood, my discipline, my life.


The Rise After the Fall

I took the NoFap challenge seriously. And yes, the initial days were brutal. The urges were unbearable. The temptation felt like fire under my skin. But something inside me had shifted. I was done being a slave.

I failed—countless times.
But every time I fell, I stood back up.
Each relapse taught me something new. Each small victory built my confidence.

And slowly…

  • The brain fog lifted.
  • My energy returned.
  • My confidence skyrocketed.
  • My purpose became crystal clear.

From Rock Bottom to Medical School

Fast forward to today:
I cracked one of the toughest competitive exams in India with a 6,000 All India Rank.
I’m now pursuing MBBS.
I exercise daily. I read. I teach. I aim to crack USMLE and become one of the world’s top doctors.

And most importantly, I’ve become a disciplined man.


The Road Is Not Linear

After staying clean for 1.5 years, I did relapse. It hurt. But I got back up.

This journey isn’t a straight line. There are peaks and valleys. But remember this -
It doesn’t matter how many times you fall. What matters is how many times you rise.


Let Me Help You

If you’re struggling with prn addiction, I want you to know: You’re not alone.
I’ve been there. I’ve seen the darkness. And I’ve found a way out.

I’d love to share the resources, tools, and mindset strategies that helped me overcome this battle.

Join this telegram group so that we can support each other - Telegram: Join Group Chat

Together, we can build a generation of strong, disciplined men—free from addiction and full of purpose.


Final Words:

Your past does not define your future. Your discipline does.
Be the man your younger self needed. Be the man your future self will thank you for.

You’ve got this.

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