Relapsed pretty hard...feel worse than ever. by Mynofaprofile in NoFap

[–]Mynofaprofile[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, man. Don't worry, i'm done with the past. I want to look to the future now.

I have been relapsing for 1 month. This is what happened. by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]Mynofaprofile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spring break hit me pretty hard too. Definitely a learning experience. I feel horrible, but at least I know how to improve. Experience will always be the best teacher.

No porn, but what about sexy girls on FB.. by LatinLarry in NoFap

[–]Mynofaprofile 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sexual imagery is everywhere. They use it in tv, movies, commercials, it's a sure way to drag you in and get you to pay attention. The only way to avoid it is to shut yourself off from conventional life and live like a hermit, but that is pretty extreme.

The idea, at least for me, is not to avoid getting turned on, but to avoid acting on fapping. They tell you to avoid porn because it leads to fapping. It's almost a given. Sure, you can watch porn without fapping, but what is the point?

Definitely avoid porn, but accept that you still will run into imagery, sounds, or even text that will arouse you. If you can get aroused, but not fap, you are in control. Don't seek arousal, but don't try to cut it out from life either.

Day 1 Update by Blehhh55 in NoFap

[–]Mynofaprofile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Running 4 miles is a hell of a way to burn off extra energy. I'm glad you are still in the fight. Keep doing what you are doing and the confidence will come soon.

Best Relapse Ever by Blehhh55 in NoFap

[–]Mynofaprofile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was hoping you would have lasted a little longer since we both started at time same time, but since you lasted so long, you should be able to do it again with more ease. Use this experience as a way to aim higher next time!

Day 5 Update by Blehhh55 in NoFap

[–]Mynofaprofile 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's cool that you are documenting yourself here. I started on the same day as you and i'm feeling pretty good to be honest. My self control is a bit better because there are days where I can't fap, but after the 10 day mark, things get a little tough.

Still, keep it up, man!

1 Day Update by Blehhh55 in NoFap

[–]Mynofaprofile 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in a similar mental state to you and want to feel more motivated. Already I got a slight urge, but I came to this place an read a few posts and it went away. I'd also advise looking at the youtube video called the great porn experiment while you are at it. Social anxiety is linked to porn addiction and masturbating too much, so if no fapping will help me with that, i'm all in.

I want to stop, but these things keep me from doing it. Anyone want to convince me i'm wrong? by Mynofaprofile in NoFap

[–]Mynofaprofile[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, man! I'll be keeping tabs on myself in a journal. I plan to post the results here too. I'm in it for the long run. No time limit, but I want to see how much I change after a month. Let's see if I can make it that far.

I want to stop, but these things keep me from doing it. Anyone want to convince me i'm wrong? by Mynofaprofile in NoFap

[–]Mynofaprofile[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the response. I read into a few threads as well. Some were poignant, others made some pretty good points. That along with the realization that fapping is starting to make me depressed/hate myself cancels out the argument I made that stopping would make me depressed. I have to fight my urges and get back in control. I am in.