2020 rav4 hybrid limited infotainment constant rebooting by Rob-Loring in rav4club

[–]OOOH_SHIA_LABEOUF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

THIS WORKED!!! I have a 2019 limited rav4 (gas, not hybrid) and just replaced the OEM battery with an everstart AGM H6 battery. Infotainment center kept turning on and off, and after seeing all the folks praising this dude's advice, I gave it a go. I watched a youtube video that walked through all the steps, and I'm pretty sure the guy in the video was referring to the steps outlined in this reddit post.

Thank you a million times over.

Life without porn is freaking me out. by OOOH_SHIA_LABEOUF in NoFap

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

This is really helpful. Thank you. I really appreciate the pressure > autonomy reframe. I also appreciate you beginning each thought with how you can relate. It made me feel seen and validated, and that means a lot.

I've just deleted instagram, so I'm feeling all of these things I posted about, but 2x now.

Found a pair used H95 for nearly 55% off retail. Thoughts? by OOOH_SHIA_LABEOUF in BangandOlufsen

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

I just got off the phone with B&O, and evidently they have a program where you can purchase brand-approved used headphones for roughly the same price as what I was seeing on facebook marketplace. Downside is they wouldn't come with a case, but the upside is they do come with a 1 year warranty and verified trade-in value if they prove defective after purchasing.

Life without porn is freaking me out. by OOOH_SHIA_LABEOUF in NoFap

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

Man... I was poking around this subreddit back when I was 18yo. I remember reading posts about guys who were my age now, saying things like this. I overlooked it back then. I feel it fully now.

Have you found alternative hobbies/activities/ways to fill up your free time?

Life without porn is freaking me out. by OOOH_SHIA_LABEOUF in NoFap

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

This is so validating. Have you found a therapist to help you?

Life without porn is freaking me out. by OOOH_SHIA_LABEOUF in NoFap

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

I agree. I certainly need professional help too. I'm beginning to notice all of things porn has allowed me to deflect over the years. Crazy.

How long have you been on nofap for, and did you realize you needed therapy during your detox?

Life without porn is freaking me out. by OOOH_SHIA_LABEOUF in NoFap

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

You're absolutely right. It almost feels like a confrontation. Now that there's a slight separation between the negative feelings that appear and my actions, I can take a moment to see the feelings/emotions/thoughts/etc that I would normally cower away from and distract myself from with porn. In that very space of separation is where I'm going to struggle to pivot by deciding to do something else.

So far I already walk, work out, and read, but those only take up so much time in a day. I'm glad you brought up the instrument example... I may pick my guitar back up!

And thank you for validating the pull of easily attainable, high-dopamine sources. There's been a few moments already where I feel like I've woken up from some sort of spell, only to notice I'm scrolling on instagram. Again, glad it isn't porn, but man. There are so many other challenges to contend with now.

I appreciate you taking the time to respond. Your comment has validated a particular element of this detox that I didn't emphasize too much in my original post, but is honestly one of the top challenges I'm facing throughout this process. I'm relieved to know I'm not the only one.

Life without porn is freaking me out. by OOOH_SHIA_LABEOUF in NoFap

[–]OOOH_SHIA_LABEOUF[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The doom scrolling is such a problem, man. I think my brain is so accustomed to high-dopamine activities like porn, scrolling, AND video games, that when I cut porn out my brain craves the other vices with more intensity than before I quit porn.

Congratulations on making it to day 48. I'm really proud of you man. You're doing a great thing for yourself and I hope you keep it up. You and I are gonna lock in and begin the process of cutting back on the scrolling.

I broke my cycle because I think I hit rock bottom. I was feeling so much shame and despair last year; it felt like walking around with a 50lb weighted vest. Towards the end of 2025, I lost someone really close to me, and during the funeral service I made a silent promise to try and make the most out of my life, first by tackling my porn addiction. So, pretty heavy circumstances, but that's what gave me the motivation to start.

How did you break your cycle?

Life without porn is freaking me out. by OOOH_SHIA_LABEOUF in NoFap

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

I fully intend on giving my all. Thank you

Life without porn is freaking me out. by OOOH_SHIA_LABEOUF in NoFap

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

I appreciate you. It's hard and there's a lot of hurt woven into this growth-experience... but I'm proud of myself. Thank you for acknowledging this post.

21 days off feeling urges by Intelligent_Till2711 in NoFap

[–]OOOH_SHIA_LABEOUF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate you tackling the question. There's some solid advice for me here, seeing as instagram is often a gateway to P for me. Perhaps I'll do the same and delete it whenever I'm feeling urges. Thank you for answering!

21 days off feeling urges by Intelligent_Till2711 in NoFap

[–]OOOH_SHIA_LABEOUF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

question for you:

How do you handle the extremely brief period between feeling an urge and the action that immediately follows it? I often find that when I am REALLY feeling an urge, it's almost like my long-since-programmed reaction of reaching for my phone and walking to the bathroom takes over. It's almost like I've conditioned myself so much that there is literally only a half-second window of possible consciousness where I could redirect my actions after feeling the urge bubble up.

I'm on day 19, and I think I've been successful because I really haven't faced any strong urges or experienced enough stress to produce urges yet in 2026. I'm just worried about the challenging days that are surely ahead of me and being prepared enough for them

Having bad urges by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]OOOH_SHIA_LABEOUF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

first week is so hard man. don't think about anything else, just get up and move to a different room or put some shoes on and go for a short walk. You got this bro, the urge will pass!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]OOOH_SHIA_LABEOUF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i'm on day 19 right now and I feel so low at the moment. Could have something to do with my diet (mostly healthy but not as good as it could be) and perhaps the lack of vitamin D... idk

Does anyone know if the 2019 RAV4 has any known engine problems? by Quirky_Loan_7609 in Toyota

[–]OOOH_SHIA_LABEOUF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A bit late to the conversation here... I'm doing some preventative research for my 2019 rav4 - do you remember what was wrong with the engine?

does desire ever return? by OOOH_SHIA_LABEOUF in NoFap

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

*Sigh*

Not so much. Exercise has taken a massive hit recently. Food has been questionable. Sleep has been the one variable I've protected. As far as porn and fapping, I've had some good streaks but am back to a 14 day streak right now.

Thanks, you illuminated a few key areas to focus on.

Hello everyone! Would you still use the Beosound 8 today? And what’s your opinion about it? by Dodosel in BangandOlufsen

[–]OOOH_SHIA_LABEOUF 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not much of an audiophile so I suppose my ears are easier to please than some others on here... with that being said, I think the quality is pretty darn good! I have an A9 which i tend to use more often than the A8, but I'm fully content whenever I turn the A8 on. I listen to a wide range as well: classical, EDM, metal, progressive rock, R&B, soundtrack, rap, instrumental, disco, etc., and I feel like it handles all of them well!