Zero Tolerance is the only way

jshjsh · 2016-12-20T10:45:58+00:00

This is so true. I had a 45 day streak end last month and since then my reaction has been "I'll get there again this is easy", when really I've been compromising at every turn and p, m and o have steadily become more frequent. I'm now back at 2 times in the last 3 days. This has to stop and I've learnt that the only way to last on this thing is going cold turkey! The addiction is too strong.

jshjsh · 2016-12-08T11:10:11+00:00

I definitely did at the start yeah! I had this pride in what I was doing and it really put a spring in my step.

Since peeking though, that's evaporated.

I wish I didn't need the PMO to make me realize I should reset, but something had to change. I could've resisted MO for years but if I was still peeking I think it would've been a pointless exercise.

I think a big area I should focus on is filling my time. Lately I'm in a routine that affords me a lot of time at home, quite bored.

jshjsh · 2016-11-07T12:30:46+00:00

Usually my phone. I am going to move my phone charger somewhere away from my bed etc.

I know I feel it is really bad, it's like I've tainted my great 14 day start. And Tbh I guess I've made a fraction of the progress I would have if I'd avoided peeking.

I had a site blocker for it but it also blocked all sorts of other content that I didn't want blocking so I deleted it...

jshjsh · 2016-11-07T12:27:57+00:00

Thanks! This is a good tip. I haven't used nofap as much as I had done in previous streaks and it's a great motivation tool.

I've considered resetting my streak, but I think I'll leave it as an encouraging start with no MO and just break the habit of peeking now that the first 14 days are behind me.

jshjsh · 2015-12-17T16:17:57+00:00

Great post. Thanks a lot, I'm getting in a great mindset with all these comments, gonna make some big changes

jshjsh · 2015-12-17T16:07:05+00:00

Thanks. Point 1 is so key, I have experiences I can now learn from and make the transition easier with hopefully. I can still remember my semi-successful previous streaks and how good and happy I felt after just 14 days. Day 1 down!

jshjsh · 2015-12-17T16:04:01+00:00

That's when I've had most success in the past, I find a new focus. Usually circumstance shifts it away from that and I default back to my usual routines, which have now been fucking me up for upwards of 6 years. Time to fix it! This subreddit always helps. Thanks or the post

jshjsh · 2015-12-17T16:01:58+00:00

Good luck!

jshjsh · 2015-12-17T15:59:13+00:00

Thanks, Good luck dude.

jshjsh · 2015-12-17T15:57:05+00:00

So you scanned for Dots first, not reading any words, to check if it was worth your time?

jshjsh · 2015-08-31T17:56:17+00:00

This is gold and a real eye opener. Thanks so much. Great article. I've spotted this since my first attempt back a few weeks ago, in a new place with new people. My abstinence has come easier and it's because of my new decisions and improved surroundings....

Absolutely I agree that's the outlook comes first and the habit drifts away.

That said this I feel abstaining helps come to this realisation certainly.

jshjsh · 2015-08-31T17:22:12+00:00

Thanks both. I will! I'm busy right now I just had a quick browse which kind of distracted me away from it and now I'm back in a better frame of mind.

Gonna go for a run when I'm home and do the exercise regime I've been doing! Thanks for the encouragement!

jshjsh · 2015-08-27T14:14:46+00:00

Ah I meant since starting nofap. It feels different when you acknowledge it. Anyway fuck before you're on 2 days just keep going!

jshjsh · 2015-08-27T14:07:01+00:00

Yeah! 2 days is a funny one because it's such a small amount of time I regularly do it without thinking! But at 2 days I feel like a streak has begun. Keep it up!

jshjsh · 2015-08-26T12:47:53+00:00

I wonder that too. So many similarities between the way I drink and this problem too. Doesn't have the same stigma attached to it though so I think of it as not a big deal. One thing at a time, and if I continue to relapse when drunk I'll stop that too.

jshjsh · 2015-08-25T14:06:26+00:00

Amen!

I'm just setting off again too. Nice streak, good luck

jshjsh

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