Definitely start checking out the resources on the site; check out all the information available in the signature of a guy named Markz who posted below. There's lots of great threads you can read where people describe what worked for them, read cordnoy's story, and there's lots of great and insightful guys here to talk to. You can also check the threads that are for new guys here that are in the forums.

The best way to get the conversation going so that you can actually benefit from the wisdom, experience, and input of the experienced guys here is to post as much of your struggle as possible so people can connect to you and comment. You'll then see which guys you want to connect to.

Hatzlacha!

jeffreal wrote:

Been there. Done that. For the last almost year and a half before I joined GYE I was trying to stop out of guilt. These taavos are a different animal than most others and different tools are necessary to fight it.
I'm not going to darshen now on what has helped me. I've written about it in snippets through the forum. There's no "quick fixes" for this. There are some deep and fundamental attitudes and perspectives that are necessary to really begin recovering. Every person puts it together for himself based on what he can relate to and speaks to him. I've gained tremendously from what I've been reading in the Handbook and what other members share on the forums. That's why I suggest that you first take some time getting acquainted with the forums, the chevra and the Handbook. Sit back, relax and become part of the group!

Thank u workingguy I will check them out

I just wona say I'm amazed at the support and care I got from posting my story
I will read the handbook and iy"h start my 90 day challange as soon as I feel I'm ready!
I'm truly gratful!!!

jeffreal wrote:


I know by me that if I would have waited to stop/start until I felt ready, ummmm, I would still be waitin'.

B'hatzlachah

I just joined the 90day challenge. I pray to hashem to help me get through this
my first day clean coming up

We're all behind you and rooting for you!

Welcome. Should be with Hatzlocha.

Welcome! First steps into a larger world of recovery!

Welcome! Have you read the handbook. The 90 day journey is just a jump start. A spark. If you don't add some real fuel for recovery, it will quickly go out. Read about some recovery tools in the handbook.

90 days and taphsic are very popular because they are (relatively) easy. Opening up to a real person and sharing our stories is very powerful. Stay out of isolation. Be involved in positive things. And of course, keep posting here.

Many have been helped here if they are willing.