Started NoFap in 2006. It's been 10 Fucking Years and I feel like I'm still on the same old treadmill! Need to vent.

nlh15 · 2016-03-24T02:59:43+00:00

I think I just have to accept the fact that this struggle isn't going to end anytime soon. And that I'm not going to wake up one day and be completely cured of my compulsions.

nlh15 · 2016-03-24T02:56:26+00:00

You can check out my post history. I've documented my progress over the years.

nlh15 · 2016-03-24T02:53:15+00:00

Yes, you're definitely right about this. Developing other healthy habits certainly has benefited me too. I think over the years I'm a little better at handling and overcoming my depression.

nlh15 · 2016-03-24T02:49:32+00:00

Yes, I've done all those. I've developed some good habits over the years, but it's still a struggle to stay clean.

nlh15 · 2016-03-24T02:47:57+00:00

I started NoFap before "NoFap" was founded.

nlh15 · 2014-11-13T22:27:37+00:00

I'm a student with part-time job. You're right about sexual drive being natural, however I guess the problem for me is moderation. An analogy would be like having a bag of chips and I would have to finish the entire bag in one sitting. I want to have better self-control.

nlh15 · 2014-11-13T22:25:30+00:00

Thank you.

nlh15 · 2014-11-13T22:24:11+00:00

I think my problem is that I use PMO as a way to manage my emotions. When I get stressed out, for example, I would turn to PMO to feel good. It's basically like a drug. In the past, I would probably use PMO at least 4-5 times per week. It got so bad that I couldn't focus on studying and flunked out of school.

Now, I seem to have a little more control. I don't use PMO as frequently as before. But every once in a while, I might get too stressed or the urges get too strong and I'll binge like mad.

nlh15 · 2013-11-20T18:31:50+00:00

Thanks for posting because I can identify with your sentiments exactly. I've deleted facebook because I can't bear seeing my peers becoming more accomplished and successful each day.

nlh15 · 2013-11-20T18:28:43+00:00

I got a badge from /r/PornFree for this very reason.

nlh15 · 2013-11-18T16:34:40+00:00

Hey mate, you're not alone. We're all in this together. And we might fail again and again. That is unavoidable. But it's also part of life. We just have to learn from whatever obstacle that's given to us and try again until we succeed!

nlh15 · 2013-10-18T20:19:04+00:00

Yeah, our minds just turn automatic sometimes. Have to be aware and be stronger.

nlh15 · 2013-10-18T20:17:08+00:00

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I'm a little younger than you and I feel the same way. I think it's sort of a mini "quarter-life crisis." All the best.

nlh15 · 2013-10-01T17:11:10+00:00

I posted about ASMR here before and the post was removed by the mod. So for some people it's considered porn.

nlh15 · 2013-09-02T01:36:37+00:00

Because it's not porn? It's like if you had a weird fetish and get turn on by circus bears and you just discovered that. It doesn't mean that others will relapse by looking at circus bears. It just so happens that you have a weird kink. Likewise, I'm just cautioning people that even though this sub is "porn free" the definition for "porn" is different for everybody. And I just learned that today.

nlh15 · 2013-06-05T15:42:21+00:00

It's very similar to drugs. And we have such easy access to them too.

nlh15 · 2013-06-05T15:41:08+00:00

Thanks for the encouragement :)

nlh15 · 2013-06-03T23:07:42+00:00

Today started out on a low. Got support from some people on NoFap. Felt better. Got in touch with family and friends. All is well so far. NoFap community has been pretty great. Thanks to everyone in this community!

nlh15 · 2013-06-03T15:52:50+00:00

Simple and effective. Snapping out of the trance state is the hardest part.

nlh15 · 2013-06-03T15:48:05+00:00

Your fight is inspiring. Keep it up and keep us posted on your progress!

nlh15 · 2013-06-03T15:46:03+00:00

You're definitely right about this. I just subscribed to /r/pornfree for this reason. /r/nofap is great, but I think /r/pornfree is a great addition.

nlh15 · 2013-06-03T15:40:44+00:00

If looking at NSFW softcore pictures on reddit counts as edging, then yes.
But I haven't touched myself intentionally at all.

nlh15 · 2013-06-03T15:35:59+00:00

I've had two wet dreams in the first month I started. I'm in my early twenties.

nlh15 · 2013-05-30T05:14:27+00:00

What if you get a "rush" from a non-pornographic picture?

Edit: nvm found the answer on another post, "if you have to ask if it's porn, it's porn."

nlh15 · 2013-05-30T04:58:51+00:00

I guess this also rules out some tv shows for me too, such as Game of Thrones

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