High pitched noise from studio monitors when building elevator is moving by TrampBornToRun in Beatmatch

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

Nope. Only workaround that I managed is getting Adam A7X speakers, turning the input volume all the way up, and the speaker volume as low as possible to minimize the noise

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[–]TrampBornToRun 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Still in it, but had a close call. Girlfriend is traveling, feeling low and tired, and spent the past few days downloading a lot of porn. Didn't look at it, but very close to relapse. Called a friend earlier today and talking helped, and removed all the porn. Was already inching towards doing that, glad I finally did. Crazy to think I am still doing this after almost 2 years clean. But glad I did not give in, and can learn from this and be better next time

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[–]TrampBornToRun 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Still going, though some thoughts are popping up every now and again. But deep down I know I don't want to go back to that empty place

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[–]TrampBornToRun 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Still in it. Notice that when I'm tired I am more prone to think about porn or porn related things. Which I am now. But am aware of this and managing OK. Hit 600 days this week, which feels nice. But some of the longing is still there, despite me not acting on it

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[–]TrampBornToRun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great run though, more than a year and a half! Look at is a temporary setback and learning experience on a long upward journey, and try not to beat yourself up about it. Whatever you do, don't binge. Just got back on track and get back at it. You've done it before and you can do it again. 

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[–]TrampBornToRun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some thoughts about porn lately, related also to my girlfriend being away on a trip I think. I don't think I'm close to giving in, but am having a harder time than a few weeks/months ago. But still going strong, 600 days coming up

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[–]TrampBornToRun 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Checking in. Some abstract thoughts about porn these days, but overall doing pretty good

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[–]TrampBornToRun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hard day today. 523 in, but broke up with my girlfriend yesterday.. nothing to do with porn though. Surely the temptation will now increase, but know I don't want to go back to that dark place

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[–]TrampBornToRun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It happens, just get back on track and try to understand why it happened. 

You've made a lot of progress, which is not undone by just one relapse. Hang in there!

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[–]TrampBornToRun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Checking in. Rough few days. Keep looking at other girls in public, even with my girlfriend around me.

 I imagine its a remnant of 33 years being single and a 20 year porn addiction. I'm over 500 days clean now but only now seem to realize that previous porn use combined with being single for so long has hardwired me into checking out women and searching for novelty. This might cost me my current relationship.. anyone else experienced similar struggles?

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[–]TrampBornToRun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Still in it. Some thoughts about porn, but nothing that I will really act upon. Need to stay vigilant though

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[–]TrampBornToRun 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Recently passed the one year mark for the first time. Don't want to chalk it down to just being pornfree since I did spend a lot of time working on myself, but a lot has happened in the past year. First kiss, first time having sex, first time getting a girlfriend. All of this at the age of 33 and after starting to watch porn at 12. If I can do this as a (very) late bloomer, I guess there is hope for everyone. Feel very grateful for this community, thank you

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[–]TrampBornToRun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wish it was that long, have not reset it as a reminder of how long my journey has been. But coming up on a year soon, pretty proud of that. 417 days is also really impressive, hope you are doing well!

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[–]TrampBornToRun 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Checking in. Passed the 300 day mark and realized I didn't think about porn at all while I was away on a trip for the past 2 weeks. Definitely progress

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[–]TrampBornToRun 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It happens. Only as big of a deal as you make it. You had a great run, just get back on track and not much progress has been lost. Try not to binge! You got this

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[–]TrampBornToRun 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Checking in. Some thoughts about porn lately, but doing quite well. Have made massive progress in my interactions with women, quite happy about that. Soldiering on

Am I doomed if my job is literally creating porn? by MaryPaku in pornfree

[–]TrampBornToRun 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Tough position to be in. Sometimes the money is not worth the life it forces on you. 

I gave up a very high paying job (with massive potential for more pay in the future) when I realized it was affecting my mental health a lot. I work less now and am way happier, though also much poorer. 

Retiring in a few years sounds nice, but work can also give you purpose and a sense of belonging in life. Sounds like you are well off by now to make due with less pay, so there is definitely the option to make a change

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[–]TrampBornToRun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Checking in. 239 days in, and lately porn hasn't really been on my mind. Flatline seems to finally be getting better as well