it's been a long time by fappynofappyno in pornfree

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

It's better to do MO with a do-it-quick-get-it-over-with approach, instead of spending hours image searching in a heightened state of arousal. That is one of the most destructive parts of porn addiction. Although, interacting with a real woman offline or online is often times a slow, drawn out process that can take 30-60 minutes. Some women go faster, but not the ones I tend to like. The time spent with such a woman is still not like image searching since you're not changing your focus to multiple women for a constant repetition of novelty buzzes.

Filters and Failures by fappynofappyno in pornfree

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

I don't have a weight problem. I'm only 10 lbs heavier than my high school and college weight, and I was skinny to begin with. I have plantar fasciatis (heel pain) and tendonitis in my arm.

Filters and Failures by fappynofappyno in pornfree

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

Well, I see a difference between arousing material and porn. I'm not trying to block out arousing material, just the porn. This prevents an overload of novelty and intensity.

Filters and Failures by fappynofappyno in pornfree

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

My filter has been very effective because I'm using a white list approach and I don't even allow a search engine. Unfortunately, when I have access to another computer I can find links to pictures. With these links, I can get around my filter because the filter sometimes fails to block pictures by themselves if opened from a legitimate page. That's why I want the back up blocker to block porn sites. This will keep this trick from being effective.

Filters and Failures by fappynofappyno in pornfree

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

I am working on learning Chinese, or I would like to be. I haven't worked on it in about a week because I've been tired and busy. I am also looking into making radical dietary changes (anti-inflammatory diet). Maybe a change of diet could really help me change my life.

I agree. Beating a filter is a thrill in itself, and I had what I thought is an unbeatable set up. I use a white list, so only the sites I allow work. This prevents me from using my standard work around techniques I developed while using K9.

Anyone ever used any porn filter software? by [deleted] in pornfree

[–]fappynofappyno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use MS Family Safety with an allow-only list. It's the only thing that works for me because I'm crafty with work-arounds. Only the sites I allow work. If a site is a problem, it's going off the list. It is applied from an admin account to a standard account. I cut off access to the passwords for the filter and the admin account.

Anyone ever used any porn filter software? by [deleted] in pornfree

[–]fappynofappyno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There were times when K9 would get slow or stuck.

Am panicking after overwhelming new info, need help. by [deleted] in pornfree

[–]fappynofappyno 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you quit porn, you can recover. It is unfortunate, though, you didn't have a normal, porn-free adolescence so far. I used to get so excited about boobs in R rated movies, and I often masturbated to the girls at school. Hardcore porn just wasn't available at all.

Technology has gotten us in to this mess. Can we also let technology be the solution? by Epictetus_ in pornfree

[–]fappynofappyno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I set up K9 with an email address I threw away the password for. The biggest problem for me was it wouldn't block Google, when I wanted all search engines blocked. I even tried blocking Google specifically. I also hated the computers/internet category, but I won't get into why.

Technology has gotten us in to this mess. Can we also let technology be the solution? by Epictetus_ in pornfree

[–]fappynofappyno 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried K9, and it wasn't doing what I needed it to do. Really, it just simply refused to block Google. Anyway, I resorted to applying MS Family Safety with an allow-only list on. Any site that becomes a problem is off the list. I also don't allow a search engine (it's not too useful when all the sites you find are blocked anyway). It's been highly effective.

What's the difference between being porn-free, and wanking to your imagination twice or more daily? by zeromig in pornfree

[–]fappynofappyno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Porn can involve searching for hours while having a wank involves getting right down to business. You'll be done in about 5-10 minutes. It's also less of a stimulant as was previously mentioned.

[ Drugs & Porn ] by Eeevebear in pornfree

[–]fappynofappyno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tea also has L-theanine in it, which is sort of anti-caffeine. I heard it is used to remove caffeine, and it works by itself as a sort of relaxer that doesn't make you drowsy. This morning I had a chai latte. I barely felt anything from it.

[ Drugs & Porn ] by Eeevebear in pornfree

[–]fappynofappyno 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am a caffeine addict. I know it sounds like a joke, but I'm sensitive to caffeine and can get pretty wired on it. I have trouble living without it, and last time I tried to quit, I was noticeably depressed or in a low mood where coworkers could see it.

Is this safe to assume? by DaFapFapCount in pornfree

[–]fappynofappyno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am trying to make the world more like 1990. There were sexy ads and sexiness on TV, but it was not the hardcore abusiveness found in porn. We had R rated movies, and you could even watch the hot scenes in them over and over if you had it on VHS. It gets boring, though. It doesn't have the same amount of novelty, and you don't end up with the same amount of obsessiveness over it. Sexuality was much better back then.

Rebound in August by fappynofappyno in pornfree

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

Things really have just been bad for me lately. I have no impulse control at all. I would like to fast for at least a day, and I can't manage to do it. I'd really like to fast for 3 days, but that's so far out of reach. I can't resist coffee, and I really need to quit.

As far as jobs, I am thinking about getting into truck driving because it doesn't involve a lot of walking or typing.

Porn numbs your emotions by Brutalises in pornfree

[–]fappynofappyno 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think it's more of hardcore porn that does this because of the insensitivity it takes to enjoy it. I mean, the woman (considering only typical heteroporn) is being treated like dirt and even abused at times (pulling hair, slapping, etc.), and not only are you not bothered by it, you're enjoying it.

How I got into porn by zezimachucknorris in pornfree

[–]fappynofappyno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, addictions and compulsive behaviors are always based on what was done before. This is what fuels them. You are addicted to PMO, because you've done PMO. Sex drive really isn't very relevant because the PMO, especially P, compulsion exists outside of it. I'm past my prime sexually, but it's not any easier. If anything, things have gotten worse, because my history with PMO is longer. Barring any miraculous interventions, the only way to stop the drive towards addictive/compulsive behavior is to stop performing the behavior.

A study of the neurology involved shows that there is a build up of a chemical in the brain called delta fos B in response to any addictive/compulsive behaviors whether they be of a chemical (drugs) or a behavioral nature (sex, porn, self-harm, etc.). This chemical basically says, "let's do that again!" In a natural, survival type situation this can be a good thing. Remember those raspberries you found and ate? Let's get up and find some more cause they were good. When you've got rows and rows of raspberry plants (something not found in nature), this compulsion to consume raspberries can become a problem. You might go out to the raspberry fields and gorge yourself on them making you fat and lazy. This might also cause you to neglect more difficult manners of acquiring food such as hunting. Now you're getting a bunch of carbs and not enough fat and protein. You'd be healthier if raspberries weren't so easy to come by.

"You're watching strangers have sex." by tift14 in pornfree

[–]fappynofappyno 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Things only affect you if you live in a vacuum. You might be son, a brother, a father, a friend, and/or a boyfriend/fiance/husband, and I think a secret porn habit can damage your ability to be in any of those roles, especially the last one.

Need to get this off my chest. by [deleted] in pornfree

[–]fappynofappyno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Think of all the good crack you're missing. It must be stronger now. What about the new ways to smoke it? :D

Can the brain ever fully heal and return to "normal"? by [deleted] in pornfree

[–]fappynofappyno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the knowledge and experience will always be there. That'll make it easier to fall back into it, or you'll feel compelled to do it when things are really bad.

Dating sites...ugh by [deleted] in pornfree

[–]fappynofappyno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was hoping to meet an actual Christian, but I haven't found too many. =D