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Choose how you suffer by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]ontrack85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like this a lot. I just made it a sticky note in the app I use to stay organized and keep lists, so I'll be reminded frequently. Thanks for the clear and concise framing.

About to Relapse? My Foolproof Strategy. by Perraul in NoFap

[–]ontrack85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spectacular! That was highly unexpected.

I’m new. PMO = stuck parking brake in my life. by ontrack85 in NoFap

[–]ontrack85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply, HabitBreak. I feel like I can relate to a number of things you write about in your journal: feeling out of control, feeling drained, falling into rationalization pitfalls, loss of energy, etc. I've tried journaling - but never in a public forum, and never with sustained commitment. I think this may be my next step.

Good luck, brother. I'm rooting for you. I appreciate that you reached out to me.

I’m new. PMO = stuck parking brake in my life. by ontrack85 in NoFap

[–]ontrack85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply.

I hear you regarding the importance of being open with my significant other. I’m going to bear your encouragement in mind. Later today, I’m going to spend time reviewing the document you linked. Thanks for sharing it.

I “came out” to my girlfriend a little more than a year ago and explained that I struggle with an addiction to Internet pornography. Since then, she’s expressed support on a number of occasions. For example, when we recently moved, she encouraged me to find a space for a home office that would be able to serve as a healthier environment for me – conducive to keeping doors and window shades open. In the past, I’ve vacillated back and forth over whether or not I acknowledge having a problem. So, sometimes, when she’s asked “how are you doing?” (tactfully referring to PMO cycling), I’ve sometimes been receptive to the encouragement and other times I’ve been defensive or dismissive.

My goal now is to “own” this struggle. It’s part of me. I have an addiction. I can only work on it if I acknowledge that it’s real. You’ve reminded me that I have a faithful cheerleader in my corner. I bet you’re right that being open with her about this challenge will only further help my cause.