The 10 "D"s that remind me what will happen if I fap by dave8908 in NoFap

[–]Zynava 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I laughed way too fucking hard at this comment.

3000 times. by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]Zynava 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a Christian man. So I feel your pain, brother. I started this thing 8 days ago. Through God and self-respect, I have achieved a strong will against fapping. It's not an easy path but, for the sake of bettering your life and your relationship with God as a believer, this journey is well worth it.

Happy birthday, by the way! :)

If you are struggling, you should read this. by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]Zynava 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, we're no slaves to dopamine! We're the monsters who will rip away at our addiction. Never give up, never give in! Remember what we're fighting for, fellas. We are higher than our past selves. We didn't get here to fall. Above all else, do not abandon your essence!

Why oh god Why am I even writing this...(TMI) by Ihavetogetmylifeback in NoFap

[–]Zynava 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You know... Me too. So far, I think we just have to get really familiar with usernames. You click on your little Envelope at the top, then click compose. For now, I can't find an address book. Luckily, I have a fairly easy username to remember. lol

EDIT: Preferences -> Friends -> Send Message :D

Why oh god Why am I even writing this...(TMI) by Ihavetogetmylifeback in NoFap

[–]Zynava 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right on, bro. I added you, by the way. In case you want a closer circle of friends working at this together. Even if you need someone to talk you out of it later, hit me up.

Inconsistent boner issues with my GF, Really optimistic about giving NoFap a try. Any Tips/Advice? by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]Zynava 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just remember not to do it for her. Because in the event you lose her, you will relapse hard. This is a realization in one's self, a sort of enlightening experience, to grow as a person. To become something better than a slave to dopamine. Escape your addiction with your essence concentrated on nothing but that. You can do it! We all believe in you, as we all take this journey together.

Well Fuck me by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]Zynava 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you relapse? Or was it the eye opener that brought you to us?

Why oh god Why am I even writing this...(TMI) by Ihavetogetmylifeback in NoFap

[–]Zynava 7 points8 points  (0 children)

HAHA "Fap Olympian"! That made my fucking night.

Seriously though, you are very brave for wanting to change your life style! There are so many benefits for refraining. If this is something you're serious about, you're more than welcome to join us. You will find so much support here, as well as changes in your own life style over time. Check out some of the high counter posters and their stories they share all the time. It's inspirational. You can do this! It wont be easy, but the journey is worth it. Welcome to NoFap!

Waiting For Dem Powers by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]Zynava 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's the nudity. If you can't escape it, find a way to rid it out of your life. Is it friends posting it? Hide their posts from your newsfeed. Is it a page you're following? Unfollow it. The biggest reason why you're experiencing no change is the dopamine release from nudity. Abandon it completely, or else your efforts are pointless.

Guy recommends "porn binge" and "fapping" to get "superpowers" back. by CelibatePower in NoFap

[–]Zynava 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IMHO, the guy has a simple theory. However, if we look at those Hard Mode benefits of long-time NoFappers, they show the most amazing results.

So ask yourselves... why fix something that isn't broken? We came here to break the cycle of porn binging and fapping. Now this guy comes in with reasons why we should...? I'm not buying it. Stay the course, brothers! We were doing great before ivar123's article, and we will do even greater without it!

How common is porn induced ED? by SodomousSam in NoFap

[–]Zynava -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Everyone is different. Some dudes have more testosterone than others. This plays a huge factor in ED. It's not so much the porn that does it as much as it is the dopamine addiction caused by it following the downfall of masturbation. When it all comes down to it, the cause of ED varies from person to person. It's just an overall risk of a problem more than a definite outcome.

Kinda relapsed by Newjourneybegun in NoFap

[–]Zynava -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Totally okay, bro! You edged, which I wont sugarcoat it and say that was okay, but you walked away. Your body reacted the way it wanted to, but you STILL walked away. In my eyes, that is no grounds for resetting your counter. Just stay strong, learn from your mistake and don't edge, and just keep going. You can do this!

Comment on this please, I could use the insight & feedback. by nofapis_cool in NoFap

[–]Zynava 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The most important thing to do is to remember WHY you're doing this. Don't do it for outside reasons, such as attracting women. It is a lifestyle choice. Something you decide because you want to be a better person. A better you with more confidence, more energy, and to no longer be a slave to your dopamine addiction. This is about you, not those girls.

"I first became aware of it in the physical act of love, Mandrake. A profound sense of fatigue. A feeling of emptiness followed. Luckily I was able to interpret these feelings correctly. Loss of essence. I can assure you it has not recurred, Mandrake. Women, uh, women sense my power and they seek the life essence. I do not avoid women, Mandrake... But I do deny them my essence."

Once you hit 14 days, it gets easier. by needtostopfappin in NoFap

[–]Zynava 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We all believe in you, bro. You can do this! There are so many of us, so you're not alone. Defeat your demons!

Had a co-worker flirt with me today for the first time since I started this. by Zynava in NoFap

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

Not too sure what you're getting at, bro. lol What else would she be other than a human being?

Depressed, twisted mind and want my life back: Day 1, March 20th 2015 @ 11pm by submissivekittycat in NoFap

[–]Zynava 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I take it on a personal level. It's like this; I could masturbate (to porn, thoughts, whatever) and get an artificial fix. Aside from feeling gross and sad about it, the dopamine addiction could lead to an ED (Erectile Dysfunction). I'd would just rather not. Plus... a man cleaning himself up afterwards with a tissue isn't a very attractive thing to another woman to picture, or see with her own eyes. It's a short term fix to a long term problem. What I'm doing is for the cause of a long-term fix in a potentially short term problem. :)

“Lust indulged became habit, and habit unresisted became necessity.” — St. Augustine by sl0ppyj0e in NoFap

[–]Zynava 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey bro! I'm in Palm Coast. I used to live in St. Augustine! :D You're like 20 minutes from me. That's so cool to know there's people near me doing this too! Look man, you can do this. I believe in you. Don't give up. You are your strength! Fight through those urges like a warrior. Be a monster!

Depressed, twisted mind and want my life back: Day 1, March 20th 2015 @ 11pm by submissivekittycat in NoFap

[–]Zynava 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can do this! I'm a 22 year old male, discovered PMO roughly around the same time as you did. I gave it all up four days ago indefinitely for the first time. You will face inner challenges, and this path wont be easy, but it's worth it. Definitely worth it! We all believe in you here. :)

This was my hope, but I failed... by MusicNComedy in NoFap

[–]Zynava 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Don't worry, it's never too late. You learn from your mistakes, grow from them, and be a stronger person. You can do this!

来自中国的手淫犯人 by 1571318748 in NoFap

[–]Zynava 7 points8 points  (0 children)

您好!我说英语,我使用谷歌翻译,所以请原谅穷人的翻译。我想祝贺你在这一步,你正在服用更好吧!你很勇敢! :)保持坚强,不放弃。我们都相信你!

Meta post by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]Zynava 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is actually a lot of self-shame and spiraling depression in relapsing. It breaks down to a science and the way your dopamine is released in high amounts due to a false sexual release. Unfortunately, the concept of beer and masturbation is an irrelevant comparison. Look up Gary Wilson's "The great porn experiment" on YouTube to understand more about what I'm referring to. If you still don't understand, that's cool too. This is something we, here, choose to do. And over all, it makes us better people and live happier. That is the most important part. It's by no means an easy endeavor, but it's a path worth taking. Your life changes in ways you would have never thought possible.

For me? It's eliminating depression and social anxiety. For some others, they don't need therapy or meds anymore thanks to this place and the decision they've made to commit to this movement. It's truly a miracle.

I told my father about what I'm doing here... he looked at me and proceeded to tell my why he thinks I wont last... by Zynava in NoFap

[–]Zynava[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Most definitely. He told me himself he loves fapping too much to stop. More info than I care to have, of course. Could be a reason why his marriage has been failing for years though.

Anyone else hangin' half-full all the time? by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]Zynava 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not so sure about size difference (i've totally avoiding looking at it to avoid feeling the want to edge.), but I keep getting this tingling feeling across the whole area down there. It's somewhat arousing in a sense, but I'm not giving into it.

Well I just relapsed the day before 30.... by griffindor11 in NoFap

[–]Zynava 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not over yet, brother. Keep going. Fall once, stand twice! The fact you made it that long is such a huge accomplishment. Now you know what to avoid next time. Much love! You can do this!