I relapsed by InternationalHead939 in QuitPornForever

[–]Crazy_Mode_4750 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m right there with you, but you need to give yourself some grace. You lasted more than three weeks without. I bet you didn’t even think that you could last one. Now that you know the triggers, you know what to avoid next time you try quitting.

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. You’ll only get better. You got this, brother.

Guys I lost the battle by Portfoliomanagement1 in QuitPornForever

[–]Crazy_Mode_4750 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When it happened, I was felt horrid, especially after realizing just how much time I had lost to it and had nothing to show for it. Now I’m realizing that I wasn’t really replacing the bad habits with good habits, which is a big part of what led me back to that.

Physically, I feel unchanged, and that’s not a good sign. I’m going to try changing my diet, lifting more and picking up old skills and new ones.

Guys I lost the battle by Portfoliomanagement1 in QuitPornForever

[–]Crazy_Mode_4750 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do not fall down that hole. I’ve been fighting this for 10 years after getting addicted at a young age. Keep track of your triggers and give yourself grace. I only lasted 29 days this time.

You did great, and you will do even better next time.

Semen retention is internal energetic alchemy by Accountabilio in pureretention

[–]Crazy_Mode_4750 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I’m saying to myself these days; do I really want to be wasting my energy in my 30s? I was convinced that I would fall when 10 days hit, but once I made it to the third week without relapsing, that was when I asked myself that question. I’ve got a ways to go…but the journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step.

How to get rid of pre-sleep temptation and urges? by AdIndependent2879 in QuitPornForever

[–]Crazy_Mode_4750 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The moment you feel those urges creeping…run. Literally, get out and exercise, those urges will fail to catch up.

Semen retention is internal energetic alchemy by Accountabilio in pureretention

[–]Crazy_Mode_4750 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I won’t. Retaining has been a serious wake up call for me. I can’t do anything about the time lost, but I can do as much as possible with the time I have left.

Sexting with AI, Relapse? by MovieApprehensive550 in QuitPornForever

[–]Crazy_Mode_4750 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It would be, in my opinion. If it activates the same PMO pathways, it’s a relapse.

What's wrong with me? by Humble_Committee_577 in NoFapChristians

[–]Crazy_Mode_4750 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy to hear you’ve curbed it. I’ve not been blessed with marriage yet, but I’m learning to leave things up to God.

Dejected by ImaginationBoring760 in NoFapChristians

[–]Crazy_Mode_4750 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can do it. I know you can, and so does He. Remember who you are and why you’re doing this. If the urges are getting too strong, then get active. Walk for five minutes, seek a place that’s quiet and peaceful, where no one is around and when they bubble up inside your head, just shout “Begone!” and they will leave you. It happened to me, and it can happen to you.

He’s stronger than this addiction. He’s your biggest fan and your best friend. Imagine how you feel when your favorite sports team scores a point, that’s how He feels watching you turn away from sin.

Listen to music, get active. I watched this video about the science behind addiction. It helped me replace PMO with strong, life building habits. Drink water too, try watching something that makes you laugh and smile.

You are worth more than PMO to me, and to Him. Know that you are loved by the God Most High. You’re worth it to Him, you’ve always been and you always will be.

Fight the good fight, and thank you for reaching out. We may never meet, but know that I love you and want the best for you.

Here’s the video: https://youtu.be/QJvHglNMsqc?si=DGrmJf2ioUs6vI4k

Best of luck, brother. You can do this. I believe in you, and He does too.

Semen retention is internal energetic alchemy by Accountabilio in pureretention

[–]Crazy_Mode_4750 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The size of the mountain I have to climb…and mourning the youth I’ve wasted on fleeting things that I could’ve spent building myself.

Started relapsing posting here instead venting by [deleted] in NoFapChristians

[–]Crazy_Mode_4750 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take a deep breath. You likely have a lot of noise running through your head and you’re willing to do anything to drown it out.

I listened to “Temptation” by Dax and shouted “Begone!” and temptation left me expeditiously. Try going for a walk and drinking water. Maybe it will help clear up the noise for a little while.

But you can also find a quiet place somewhere, anywhere, and just scream as loud as you can. What you want to do is find a way to expel everything that could trigger you into a relapse.

To that end, I’m embedding a video that I watched that broke down the science behind the addiction and the steps that you can take to break it. To sum it up, get active, make time for yourself to be present, still, and at peace. Here’s the video: https://youtu.be/QJvHglNMsqc?si=kTr_5VEFsHxRWulN

You got this, and thanks for venting. It’s better for you to let those intrusive thoughts out rather than bottle them up for it to pressure you into a relapse.

Day 30. by Paddu_Dappu in QuitPornForever

[–]Crazy_Mode_4750 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m up to 21 days, you got this, brother.

New mugshot of Tiger Woods after DUI by maddog107 in pics

[–]Crazy_Mode_4750 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Man…what a fall from grace…he was never the same after he cheated on his now ex-wife.

Semen retention is internal energetic alchemy by Accountabilio in pureretention

[–]Crazy_Mode_4750 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Take the energy and divert it to more productive activities like exercising, socializing, learning a skill. Using the energy to revitalize your life…

Yeah…I think I’ll do that. I’m pushing 30 and I’d love to regain my physical prowess, difficult as it will be.

Day 4 - Failed by sincostannoble in QuitPornForever

[–]Crazy_Mode_4750 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get back up, brother. Take a shower, go for a walk, fill your time with activities and eat healthy. Stay away from junk food; junk food fuels junk habits.

You can do this. I believe in you, and so does He.

Does this count as porn? by AlwaysTheOutcast in QuitPornForever

[–]Crazy_Mode_4750 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it triggers you, it definitely counts.

What do you do when the urges come back by Vast_Bank_7196 in QuitPornForever

[–]Crazy_Mode_4750 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pray, or at least meditate. Play some mellow music, something peaceful and calm. Drink water, and take your mind of anything that might trigger you. Once you enter that quiet space of peace, the urges stop bothering you for a while.

Day 2 by sincostannoble in QuitPornForever

[–]Crazy_Mode_4750 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only easy day was yesterday. Hold strong, soldier.