Thanks everyone for your replies.

Does anyone have any experience with a SA group or a SMART recovery group? Whats the difference? Which one is better?

When does someone know if GYE is for him and when does he need SA? 
Also, is gye for everyone who struggles, even if its just a bit? maybe its normal for males to masturbate a bit?

bmgporn wrote on 02 Feb 2023 14:46:

This is bein' written as a moderator.
This behavior is dangerous and illegal.
I am sorry for what you are goin' through; please find appropriate real help; not an anonymous forum.
Relief perhaps you can call.
Find a therapist please.

Godspeed to you.

bmgporn wrote on 02 Feb 2023 14:33:

12-step support groups are helpful to people who are trying to overcome an unhealthy addiction or dependence on substances.  They give people who have similar problems a way to share their experience, strength and hope with each other.  The actual "twelve steps" are principles for living. The original 12-step group is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).

SMART Recovery is a science-based approach to overcoming addiction. Different from the familiar format of the 12-steps, SMART Recovery emphasizes focus on what the person themselves can accomplish, rather than turning the ability to overcome addiction over to the influence of a higher power. Many people feel more relaxed and comfortable with the program's secular design and self-empowering approach.

It's not a matter of "better or worse". The main thing is the persons commitment to working a program and being accountable for his actions. 

bmgporn wrote on 02 Feb 2023 14:54:

Welcome, my friend! We are here to hear you out and be there for you in your journey! Don't disappear, stick around and beH you'll be ok
Yes, GYE is for everyone who struggles, even just a bit. Some masturbation might be normal, I don't know, but as frum Jews we have to know whether they are permitted, not whether it's normal. Masturbating, even a little, is assur.
How do you know whether you need SA or whether it will help you? Speak to someone who understands. There are people who run this place and are mentors, they can direct you to the specific type of things that will help you best. Contact them and they will guide you as to how you can get the best help. And help is needed. You can get out of this with the right type of help! Many people have been in similar places and are recovered now. If you need more info on how to reach them, PM me. Hatzlacha!

Hey I'm new here. Also in BMG although BH I don"t watch all day, I'm still struggling with it every once in a while.

Aidiwnmw wrote on 10 Feb 2023 15:23:

Welcome to GYE!
Please start your own thread so we can join in your special journey...

Beis Medrash Govoha - the largest yeshiva in USA located in Lakewood 

maybe we should start a gye chaburah in bmg, it may fill up all of beis yitzchock 

soaring high wrote on 21 Feb 2023 18:23:

Who’s gonna be the rosh chaburah? Anybody looking for a job?
oh! sleeepy your looking for a new job. This is perfect for you, what do you say?

I joined the SA group!!!!!!
I an sober for the longest time in my life!!!!!!!!!!
I feel good not to be living a double life.
Yesterday I didnt put on tefilin and had the honesty to tell my wife.

Why didn't you put on tefilin, and why did you suddenly had to tell your wife?!

Good for you! Great work! Just beware about telling the wife, ask your sponsor before, it is a tricky "honesty". 

Sapy wrote on 22 Mar 2023 20:49:

Keep in the "Accaution for the newcomer" on page 3 of the white book