Any neurodivergent fapstronauts out there? ADHD/ADD/Autism

I have ADHD and have struggled with PMO since i was as young as i can remember. In my case, to stimulate my neurodivergent brain into action, soothe away feelings of anxiety and depression, then finally a built-in hypofrontality (even without porn) which makes for poor impulse control. This is my struggle.

As an adult i edge ALL THE TIME time to motivate my brain before anything e.g. work, chores, anything. I do 'micro edges' in the bathroom, garden shed, anywhere. I then finally finish after hours and days, and so exhausted have to start the cycle all again.

I am diagnosed with ADHD but not yet on any medication yet as I can't afford it. I also have autism in my family. But i have tried numerous therapists and none work because i think my problem is rooted in my condition mainly. They don't know how to treat me. What I do know is porn makes my condition even worse than it already is.

Even experts in the sex addiction field refer to the link between neurodiversity and porn addiction. But there is little written about it and very few offer support (except for a lot of money).

I'd love to hear from anyone who is neurodivergent or with traits - no need to have diagnosis - and what do you do to reduce impulse control? Do meds help? How can we fire our brains into action? How can we fight this drug with our arms behind our back? Some of you have autism or porn-induced ADHD.

I know this may be a bit niche so don't expect many responses. Plus i'm quite anxious and quite new to this forum.

But any thoughtstips or knowledge would be really welcome! I'd love to be an accountability partner with anyone with a similar struggle. Thank you

Posted Jul 17, 2025, 8:23 AM UTC

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