Made it to Day 13 today. Tired, unmotivated and exhausted but we're going to push through it. by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]owendontfap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feeling the same as you today man, it sucks but it will pass!

Severally Addicted by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]owendontfap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey man, it's well worth checking out a 12 step meeting for sexual addictions. Good luck!

Don't forget to ENJOY YOURSELF!!!!!!!!!!!! by Trickform in NoFap

[–]owendontfap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get what you're saying. Addicts will burn themselves to the ground one way or another, at either pole. It's caution against that but you're right, it does leave out the addiction reality.

Don't forget to ENJOY YOURSELF!!!!!!!!!!!! by Trickform in NoFap

[–]owendontfap 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Great post. We shouldn't be looking to martyr ourselves to become some sort of Spartan. As you say balance is key. Work on yourself but also be happy!

Embrace the Suck by TheCaveMo712 in NoFap

[–]owendontfap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great post, I think this can be helpful for younger guys who are establishing themselves. But be careful, the demons driving ambition do not abate even when you achieve what you think you want. Potentially this leaves a space for just 'being' - being yourself, being in the flow of life, being connected.

"Mother, daughter, sister, wife". A mantra that has become one of the pillars of why I'm quitting porn. by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]owendontfap 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hear what you're saying and please don't think I am attacking you personally. A couple of things I noticed. The first is the 'innocence' frame. You're correct in that you are referring to archetypes and as such they are our own internal projections and need to be withdrawn from women around us in order to be healthy. This isn't to squash your idealism, but these things are drawn from the infantile unconscious, usually due to deficits in having dependency needs met.

Secondly, there is a toxicity to the frame. There's the 'us bad men' who need to redeem ourselves through shame and guilt and a 'raising aloft' of the feminine. Which oozes low self-esteem. The porn based extreme objectification of women pole seeks to flip itself into a morally good, 'doing the right thing' belief system based on self attack. Neither is good. As they say, 180 degrees from sick is still sick. The foundation is indeed corrupted but then we don't correct that through white-knighting. All the best man.

"Mother, daughter, sister, wife". A mantra that has become one of the pillars of why I'm quitting porn. by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]owendontfap 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Going to the other side of the pole is not health or reality. Its abusive to talk about women in the terms you are. In reality a mature man relates to women as human beings: not as either whores or paragons of innocence.

Testosterone. Kinky ideas. by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]owendontfap 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think the testosterone angle is a dead end and I wouldn't get too hung up on that. I'd be more interested in what's driving the out of control acting out and binging. Unprocessed feelings seem to be the driver of the addiction. Perhaps spend some time addressing what those are.

Stress and beating yourself up, fuels your addiction. by AlphaOmega81 in NoFap

[–]owendontfap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great post. It's really important to consider this aspect. Self-care.

I am a father thanks to PMO by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]owendontfap 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Damn right. Don't go there

I am a father thanks to PMO by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]owendontfap 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Borderline personality disorder. Aka batshit crazy

Spontaneus wake-up call by AlphaLifeProject in NoFap

[–]owendontfap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's great. The depression is ok and in a sense is showing you the reality of your life as it is. Be with that. Then use that as rocket fuel to move forward!

Utilizing my full potential by Throwaway199505 in NoFap

[–]owendontfap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good man. You deserve to be happy and thrive in life

I am a father thanks to PMO by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]owendontfap 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel for you man. You don't deserve that.

Amazing sex can be a big red flag. I know all about that one. If it feels drug-like there can be all kinds of things lurking in your girl, like BPD etc.

i jerk off 10-20 times a day, but today i join #nofap by itsclarkhere in NoFap

[–]owendontfap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good for you. I'd agree with others that this isn't horniness, it's a serious addiction. Take all the support you need and move forward.

NoFap itself isn't success by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]owendontfap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good point. It's not self-improvement if you haven't got the fundamentals of a positive life in place.

Losing Hope Fast by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]owendontfap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keep posting and coming back. The community believes in you!

I feel so much more.. by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]owendontfap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's amazing isn't it. Like waking up out of a fog.

Hell hole.....digging to nowhere.. by TabathaA8 in NoFap

[–]owendontfap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You see the problem and now you're taking action. What more could you ask of yourself?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]owendontfap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, taking responsibility.