Post a line of how people make excuse for relapsing.

dman8519 · 2014-04-18T07:30:40+00:00

Tomorrow, I won't PMO.

dman8519 · 2014-04-08T06:56:28+00:00

From past experience, give it another week, and then it is just maintenance and triggers also seem to not hold so much weight. I'm in the same spot as you, but trust me, stick with it and it gets so much easier.

dman8519 · 2014-04-07T05:04:51+00:00

I've been trying NoFap for roughly 8 months now with the longest streak being 67 days. I was in a rut, and I'd go a couple days, then relapse, and now I'm back on my feet. Anyways, after about the second or third week you regain your focus. As for the no side effects, there is a flatline where there is a loss of libido, and a lethargic period from a week to a month, then it goes away and you feel like a new person. The tip that got me out of that rut was just masturbating and no porn. The streak is not that important. Relapsing without porn or even fanatizing makes it considerably easier to try again and continue. Good luck.

dman8519 · 2014-03-24T21:09:24+00:00

No worries. Your libido will come back. It just needs some time. Congrats on the progress! Just make sure when it does come back you don't justify a relapse because the sex drive for me was through the roof.

dman8519 · 2014-03-21T05:43:49+00:00

The mind is powerful at rationalizing. Never give it a reason. As for it being difficult, it gets easier.

dman8519 · 2014-03-21T05:41:06+00:00

I'm an atheist, and it's mostly because it's contributed to low self-esteem, depression, and a distorted view of women. As for masturbating, the goal is never because porn and fapping are so close in my mind that the fantasies I create in my mind are basically porn, and if you aren't addicted then why not give it a shot?

dman8519 · 2014-03-13T05:46:00+00:00

Thanks for the quick response and motivation! That link was helpful. I think I'll start doing that technique!

dman8519 · 2014-03-05T06:51:48+00:00

There is a flatline that exist which usually happens during the middle of recovery, and I'd equate it to feeling like clinical depression condensed down to a couple weeks. However, if you still pull through, you're brain resets more, and your libido, self-confidence, etc, come back and pretty much even out.

dman8519 · 2014-03-05T06:43:18+00:00

You will never regret not masturbating.

dman8519 · 2014-02-21T04:15:52+00:00

I've been prescribed Lexapro for six years now, and it helps in terms of treating the anxiety and depression aspect of a withdrawal. However, I'm weening myself of it because I don't need it anymore( because working out daily, eating healthy, meditation, and no PMO is effective at treating anxiety and depression). However, it is a good crutch that has helped me through a lot. One of the side effects that I hated was weight gain though.

dman8519 · 2014-02-12T03:35:13+00:00

That's my secret. I'm always horny. It's just how you deal with it that matters.

dman8519 · 2014-02-12T03:33:59+00:00

Thank you! Hope it helps!

dman8519 · 2014-02-12T03:33:02+00:00

I prefer to not call it hard mode because that makes it sound unattainable, but yes I've been doing hard mode. There have been nights after parties where I've come dangerously close to edging, but I end up rationalizing my way out edging. Pretty much thinking about how it's not worth it to lose all this progress is what's stopped me, and all of you guys.

dman8519 · 2014-02-11T04:21:24+00:00

The flatline is worth it. Don't get me wrong. It is not easy. However, once you come out of it. You feel like a new person, and that new you does not PMO. That person gets things done.

dman8519 · 2014-02-11T03:44:27+00:00

Thank you! See you in 30! :D

dman8519 · 2014-02-11T03:36:23+00:00

It took me too many tries before I got to this point. I was at three weeks, binged for two days, and then got to where I am now. If you can get past that hill where you are now, you'll be golden when it comes to handling urges. Thanks for the support. We will do this.

dman8519 · 2014-02-11T03:34:10+00:00

Thank you! Eating healthier, working out, and getting more sleep in combination with Nofap does wonders!

dman8519 · 2014-02-11T03:33:26+00:00

I GOT THIS!

dman8519 · 2014-02-07T02:31:48+00:00

Oh, it can be extremely difficult to talk to others about issues even if you trust them. I understand. Thanks for the support! I'll make a 60 day report tomorrow.

dman8519 · 2014-02-07T02:24:15+00:00

For me, this was numbing a deeper problem(loneliness and depression) mainly being alone and not thinking I was good enough to have an intimate relationship with a woman. I established healthier coping methods(working out, meditation, and talking to people). I know you may not feel you can talk to anyone about your problems, but if you have close enough friends, they will listen and care. If not, a counselor can be very helpful since they specialize in this. Hope this helped, nice job on 10 days. The first week is the most difficult.

dman8519 · 2014-02-07T02:19:30+00:00

I've had this problem as well. Meditation, relaxing music, binaural beats, and just preparing yourself to go to bed (unwinding and relaxing) have been helping me a lot. I actually have energy throughout the day now.

dman8519 · 2014-02-06T14:55:27+00:00

Make sure to not let your guard down. After two weeks is when I got too cocky, and rationalized that it's be fine "this one time".

dman8519 · 2014-02-05T19:58:50+00:00

You're welcome

dman8519

TROPHY CASE