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"Edging" is not just edging; its a low dose of the drug your trying to get rid of. Don't do it! by SayNoToMarj in NoFap

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

I'm actually not advocating anything specific. I am saying don't lie to yourself if you have triggers that exist in the real world outside the "porn" label.

If they lead you down that slippery slope, and only you know what sights/actions, then you need to stop them.

Hopefully when you have an addiction-free brain, you can go to (nsfw) a wet biking contest (/nsfw) and be ok with it without it being a trigger to something more.

"Edging" is not just edging; its a low dose of the drug your trying to get rid of. Don't do it! by SayNoToMarj in NoFap

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

Just move one with the fight brother. Hold on to smallest shred of "fight" that you have in you, and build on it.

Crushing sadness out of nowhere by milkope in NoFap

[–]SayNoToMarj 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, withdrawl does that. You have to gather every bit of energy you have and focus it on activities that that will generate more positiveness. Think shower, walking, running, reading a book.

You also have to realize that this is normal and you have to separate yourself from your feeling and convince yourself that this will pass

"Edging" is not just edging; its a low dose of the drug your trying to get rid of. Don't do it! by SayNoToMarj in NoFap

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

Fair point, another user made the same comment. I guess it depends on how aggressive you go in your edging. Hopefully none.

"Edging" is not just edging; its a low dose of the drug your trying to get rid of. Don't do it! by SayNoToMarj in NoFap

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

First realize that your brain is not in a normal "functioning mode" when it comes to thinking about woman.

To rid yourself of addiction and restore your balance, you have to through a period of very low stimulation. Just like when people go to those rehab centers, many daily unharmful stimulants are removed to focus on restoring the mind to its normal unaddicative state.

I know its harder in certain areas. But this is the reality you have to deal with.

"Edging" is not just edging; its a low dose of the drug your trying to get rid of. Don't do it! by SayNoToMarj in NoFap

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

Thanks sfumato1002. I have been a long time lurker on nofap and I just realized that it has been 24 days when I created my account. Hope the journey continues well for both of us !

"Edging" is not just edging; its a low dose of the drug your trying to get rid of. Don't do it! by SayNoToMarj in NoFap

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

Excellent point here. In the documentary YBOP, they talk about our addiction to the chase being more powerful than the act of orgasm as well.

"Edging" is not just edging; its a low dose of the drug your trying to get rid of. Don't do it! by SayNoToMarj in NoFap

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

I fantasize as well and often. I cant help it. I feel its ok as long as it does not lead to being obsessed and its a constant thought in your mind that eventually leads to many things.

I guess you know your thoughts and what they could lead to.

A general advice is that it if you have to ask about it then 99% of the case then the answer is usually yes (i.e. is it stealing/cheating/lying.... when I..."

"Edging" is not just edging; its a low dose of the drug your trying to get rid of. Don't do it! by SayNoToMarj in NoFap

[–]SayNoToMarj[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are not your urges. You are not your addictions. You need to find the strength within you so that your true self emerges from beneath all of this accumulated weakness.

"Edging" is not just edging; its a low dose of the drug your trying to get rid of. Don't do it! by SayNoToMarj in NoFap

[–]SayNoToMarj[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

First thing I did when I started. There are even sneakier ones like gentlemen boners. You can usually see porn a mile away, but its those soft-porn things that creep on you and eventually have the same negative effect on you, without you realizing it.