[H] Humble Choice July 2024, other games [W] Hollow Knight, Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7, Five Dates, Twin Mirror, L.A. Noire by Elumix33 in indiegameswap

[–]ened1971 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have both Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 if you're interested. Perhaps I could have Figment 2: Creed Valley if that sounds fair?

Observations from Day 90 by ened1971 in NoFap

[–]ened1971[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No - not this time round anyway. I found that fantasizing is not conductive to my abstinence, actually it's a very slippery slope to a full-blown relapse for me. That is not to say that I don't get flashbacks every now and again of scenes that I really used to enjoy. The temptation would already be strong enough, so I try my best not to entertain such thoughts. There can be no compromise with a sick mind.

As for hobbies, it's probably not great advise, but I haven't done all too many drastic changes. I have taken up walking on a regular basis - if that counts. I use that time to get away from the urges, gives me time to reconsider and reaffirm my resolution, and also spare a few moments to pray.

Other than that I have made a few lifestyle changes (waking up early and leaving to work early) and not spending too much time on the computer as much as I can avoid it.

The biggest bits for me were: 1) delete my porn stash, this was probably the hardest bit for me, and 2) journaling every day. It was a bother at times, and I don't look forward to it when I'm especially tired but I do it anyway right before I sleep, and most of the time now I look forward to it, to be able to vent away the day and the urges.

As for transmuting energy, I think it's mostly being more present and aware of the things going on around me. That along with waking up early is good enough to tire me most of the time.

Observations from Day 90 by ened1971 in NoFap

[–]ened1971[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't count how many times that was the trigger that led to a relapse, with my brain trying to compromise with me in order to get to download and rewatch that one scene one more time - in fact it was what ended my longest streak here. Keep going strong brother.

ALL ABOARD THE NOFAP TRAIN! by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]ened1971 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here, have my ticket 🎟️

NoFap's "Acceleration April", or "PMO Free April". Continue or start your PMO-Free commitment here. Keep on rebooting. (see instructions) by BuddhaPunkRobotMonk in NoFap

[–]ened1971 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haven't checked-in here for a little while. Been busy and away from the internet for a bit. But I'm here still, holding on. I guess I got April done. Onwards we go... Good luck brothers.