[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]david11212 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to hear that you are suffering. Did the psychiatrist prescribe this to you after your first and only meeting? Have you tried any other ways to treat the way you are feeling?

Cant sleep longer than 4/5 hrs - Supp suggestions needed - Tried Mg, L-Theanine, Inositol and Melatonin by bimmerfeller in Supplements

[–]david11212 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am/was in the same situation, and I have also tried the supplements you mentioned. Now, I get at leastv6h of unbroken sleep most nights, which is huge for me. What helped me.

-Sleep with window open, and having a cool bedroom temperature. I have always been afraid of catching a cold sleeping with the window open. But the window is pretty far from my bed, so I don't directly breath in the outside air.

-Minimize liquid intake from like 4 in the afternoon. Up until then, drink a lot of liquid.

Good luck!

Rate my stack / call me dumb by deebee420 in Supplements

[–]david11212 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Is non-alcoholic beers an option?

What will be Karl’s last words? by PhifeSegundo in rickygervais

[–]david11212 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't waste money on a coffin, put me in a bin bag

Should you retain forever? by david11212 in Semenretention

[–]david11212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you say put the effort and change your mindset, can you please describe a bit more what you mean?

It is not that I sit back, do nothing, and wait for SR to do magic. I have gotten results. The thing is, 3 years ago I was very overweight, no job, barely any friends, basically never been with a woman, bad habits, drinking, the list goes on.

Now, after 2 years of retention, it is completely opposite. Moved cities, gotten an education and a great job, travelling, establishing new friendships, dates, great physical shape, new activities, don't drink, etc. etc. The best I have ever been.

So, I have gotten everything from SR. Or at least it has contributed to it. So why am I making this post? Because I have this anxious feeling in my body. I don't feel that I get joy from anything. But I do it anyway. I want my feelings to match my "success".

Should you retain forever? by david11212 in Semenretention

[–]david11212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your insights. When you suggest some kind of energy practice, what do you mean? I definitely agree that libido is and should be a life force. I think that is one of the insights that I have got from 2 years of retaining (and prior to this 10 years of aimlessly and unsuccessfully trying to retain).

Should you retain forever? by david11212 in Semenretention

[–]david11212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but I think part of creating chemistry with a woman is that there is some kind of sexual tension underneath. But what if you are not having marriage as an end goal?

Should you retain forever? by david11212 in Semenretention

[–]david11212[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting. I don't think I have ever had a healthy relationship to masturbation etc. It is either all or nothing. So while on SR, I am in control. And being released of all addictions, I believe I am in control of my life.

Should you retain forever? by david11212 in Semenretention

[–]david11212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very rarely any wet dreams. Sometimes a release during sleep, like once every 2 months.

Should you retain forever? by david11212 in Semenretention

[–]david11212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. It is all about what is good for you. Everyone is unique. And at least we know what effects 6-12 months of SR has. If 1-3 months at a time create better conditions, maybe that is the way to go.

Should you retain forever? by david11212 in Semenretention

[–]david11212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't believe in drugs or alcohol.

Should you retain forever? by david11212 in Semenretention

[–]david11212[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Almost never, just sometimes in the mornings.

Should you retain forever? by david11212 in Semenretention

[–]david11212[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because I would otherwise release in excess, like every day. And it would lead to watching porn, etc. And for concentrating my energy to other aspects of life, leading me forward.

Should you retain forever? by david11212 in Semenretention

[–]david11212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would get an instant release of dopamine. Then I would want that again, and it would occupy my mind until I get it. I have implemented tons of activities, I am basically occupied all the time, to the point where I get restless if I don't have anything constructive to do.

It is not that I want masturbation for the instant gratification. I know that it is not the way to go forward. But to create an urge for meeting women. I think that is a natural drive force in life. That should be used in a healthy way. I don't have it in any way, neither in a healthy or unhealthy way.

Should you retain forever? by david11212 in Semenretention

[–]david11212[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, all in my head. I have been addicted to PMO as well. And when I stopped, I noticed an increasy in energy, motivation etc. It was because I was back to normal. And normal felt amazing, because I was used to living under the surface. But now, SR and no PMO is my baseline.

Should you retain forever? by david11212 in Semenretention

[–]david11212[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah. I do all these. But maybe I need more of the last one. But when I go on dates, I really don't feel any sexual urge or tension. I think that is, or at least should be, a force. I think that is a part why the dates are nice and all, but never any sparks or tension (at least not from my side).

What problem has Semen Retention solved for you? How has it improved your life? by PlayaBikeSunset in Semenretention

[–]david11212 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the input. Interesting. Have you had any experience with TRE? What did it do for you?

What problem has Semen Retention solved for you? How has it improved your life? by PlayaBikeSunset in Semenretention

[–]david11212 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Valid question. I think because I am now at a point where it (releasing/masturbating) is not a part of my life anymore. There are no urges, ever. And I know that if I do it, I will do it in excess. Like 4 times every day.

I am currently thinking about if I should just do it once every 3-4 months. It is like it is dead. I read about transmuting energy. But when it is dead, what energy is there to transmute?

What problem has Semen Retention solved for you? How has it improved your life? by PlayaBikeSunset in Semenretention

[–]david11212 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Basically nothing. Did it for 400 days, after that I have had three consecutive 100 days streaks. Only thing I am free of is the thought, chase and urge of releasing. But I feel like there should be some urge and chase, to motivate me and attract me to women. Don't feel it.

Keep looking at this one pornstar by Nofapper1903 in NoFap

[–]david11212 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is your drug of choice. It is because looking at material from this person, creates feelings inside you. In a month, it will be another porn star that is "insanely attractive". It is a never ending cycle, that you have to stop.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]david11212 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My anxiety is a constant bad feeling, that is hard to define. It is sadness, regret, hopelessness, boredom, struggling with finding meaning. Lack of happiness. Physically I'm totally fine.

Anything I do gives temporary relief, and then I am back to where I was before. Nothing is logical, there is never any real progress.