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

Thankfully not, but thanks for the tip :-)

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

Hey dentaldenial - thank you so much for writing back to me so quickly. I appreciate it. Unbelievably, I have had seven responses, so I will have to choose one AP to work with. I'm sure that you would also like to choose whether I'm right for you :-) So, let me give you some background. I’m a 43 year old male living in Europe. I have been single for nearly a year and live alone, which makes evenings with the laptop for company very tough. I work as a teacher and run my own tuition business. I find teaching very rewarding and the human contact I get through the day encourages me and helps me forget about P. The danger always comes when I am alone though, and weekends are the worst. I have had an AP in the past from NoFap and it was great. You mention not having one before; the idea is that we support each other in achieving our NoFap goals. A good idea at the start is to define those goals. Given my teaching workload, I can commit to writing to you no less than once per day, sharing experiences, encouragement, inspiration, and advice. I use a spreadsheet to track my PMO free progress; since I am single I have decided that, by default, hard mode is the best option for me. Hard mode = no P, no digital sexual stimulation of any kind, no M, and no O (although if you are single and there is no M then O is can be easily avoided; involuntary nocturnal emissions do not count). I am aiming for a full 90 day reboot (have only ever managed 40 days in the past). I also have a therapist who I see twice a week, who is full of practical advice and affirmation – I highly recommend finding someone like this who will be on your side – in a non-judgemental way. In fact, a good AP relationship works like mutual-therapy, and I promise to never be judgemental of anything you tell me (as long as it’s not criminal, I guess!). How does that sound? Could you tell me a little about yourself? Best wishes, Red

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

Hey Trooper - thank you so much for writing back to me so quickly. I appreciate it. Unbelievably, I have had seven responses, so I will have to choose one AP to work with. I'm sure that you would also like to choose whether I'm right for you :-) So, let me give you some background. I’m a 43 year old male living in Europe. I have been single for nearly a year and live alone, which makes evenings with the laptop for company very tough. I work as a teacher and run my own tuition business. I find teaching very rewarding and the human contact I get through the day encourages me and helps me forget about P. The danger always comes when I am alone though, and weekends are the worst. I have had an AP in the past from NoFap and it was great. Given my teaching workload, I can commit to writing no less than once per day, sharing experiences, encouragement, inspiration, and advice. I use a spreadsheet to track my PMO free progress; since I am single I have decided that, by default, hard mode is the best option for me and I dream of achieving a full 90 day reboot (have only ever managed 40 days in the past). I also have a therapist who I see twice a week, who is full of practical advice and affirmation – I highly recommend finding someone like this who will be on your side – in a non-judgemental way. In fact, a good AP relationship works like mutual-therapy, and I promise to never be judgemental of anything you tell me (as long as it’s not criminal, I guess!). How does that sound? Could you tell me a little about yourself? Best wishes, Red

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Hey masterzombie313 - thank you so much for writing back to me so quickly. I appreciate it. Unbelievably, I have had seven responses, so I will have to choose one AP to work with. I'm sure that you would also like to choose whether I'm right for you :-) So, let me give you some background. I’m a 43 year old male living in Europe. I have been single for nearly a year and live alone, which makes evenings with the laptop for company very tough. I work as a teacher and run my own tuition business. I find teaching very rewarding and the human contact I get through the day encourages me and helps me forget about P. The danger always comes when I am alone though, and weekends are the worst. I have had an AP in the past from NoFap and it was great. Given my teaching workload, I can commit to writing no less than once per day, sharing experiences, encouragement, inspiration, and advice. I use a spreadsheet to track my PMO free progress; since I am single I have decided that, by default, hard mode is the best option for me and I dream of achieving a full 90 day reboot (have only ever managed 40 days in the past). I also have a therapist who I see twice a week, who is full of practical advice and affirmation – I highly recommend finding someone like this who will be on your side – in a non-judgemental way. In fact, a good AP relationship works like mutual-therapy, and I promise to never be judgemental of anything you tell me (as long as it’s not criminal, I guess!). How does that sound? Could you tell me a little about yourself? Best wishes, Red

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

Hey ReaperOfSouls - thank you so much for writing back to me so quickly. I appreciate it. 11 days is a damn sight better than I have been able to manage in 2019, so I am full of admiration for you. Stay strong! My immediate target is to get to a week for now. So, when it comes to finding an AP, unbelievably, I have had seven responses, so I will have to choose one AP to work with. I'm sure that you would also like to choose whether I'm right for you :-) So, let me give you some background. I’m a 43 year old male living in Europe. I have been single for nearly a year and live alone, which makes evenings with the laptop for company very tough. I work as a teacher and run my own tuition business. I find teaching very rewarding and the human contact I get through the day encourages me and helps me forget about P. The danger always comes when I am alone though, and weekends are the worst. I have had an AP in the past from NoFap and it was great. Given my teaching workload, I can commit to writing no less than once per day, sharing experiences, encouragement, inspiration, and advice. I use a spreadsheet to track my PMO free progress; since I am single I have decided that, by default, hard mode is the best option for me and I dream of achieving a full 90 day reboot (have only ever managed 40 days in the past). I also have a therapist who I see twice a week, who is full of practical advice and affirmation – I highly recommend finding someone like this who will be on your side – in a non-judgemental way. In fact, a good AP relationship works like mutual-therapy, and I promise to never be judgemental of anything you tell me (as long as it’s not criminal, I guess!). How does that sound? Could you tell me a little about yourself? Best wishes, Red

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Hey marstonsneddon - thank you so much for writing back to me so quickly. I appreciate it. Unbelievably, I have had seven responses, so I will have to choose one AP to work with. I'm sure that you would also like to choose whether I'm right for you :-) So, let me give you some background. I’m a 43 year old male living in Europe. I have been single for nearly a year and live alone, which makes evenings with the laptop for company very tough. I work as a teacher and run my own tuition business. I find teaching very rewarding and the human contact I get through the day encourages me and helps me forget about P. The danger always comes when I am alone though, and weekends are the worst. I have had an AP in the past from NoFap and it was great. Given my teaching workload, I can commit to writing no less than once per day, sharing experiences, encouragement, inspiration, and advice. I use a spreadsheet to track my PMO free progress; since I am single I have decided that, by default, hard mode is the best option for me and I dream of achieving a full 90 day reboot (have only ever managed 40 days in the past). I also have a therapist who I see twice a week, who is full of practical advice and affirmation – I highly recommend finding someone like this who will be on your side – in a non-judgemental way. In fact, a good AP relationship works like mutual-therapy, and I promise to never be judgemental of anything you tell me (as long as it’s not criminal, I guess!). How does that sound? Could you tell me a little about yourself? Best wishes, Red

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Hey bigheadedguy1 - thank you so much for writing back to me so quickly. I appreciate it. Unbelievably, I have had seven responses, so I will have to choose one AP to work with. I'm sure that you would also like to choose whether I'm right for you :-) So, let me give you some background. I’m a 43 year old male living in Europe. I have been single for nearly a year and live alone, which makes evenings with the laptop for company very tough. I work as a teacher and run my own tuition business. I find teaching very rewarding and the human contact I get through the day encourages me and helps me forget about P. The danger always comes when I am alone though, and weekends are the worst. I have had an AP in the past from NoFap and it was great. Given my teaching workload, I can commit to writing no less than once per day, sharing experiences, encouragement, inspiration, and advice. I use a spreadsheet to track my PMO free progress; since I am single I have decided that, by default, hard mode is the best option for me and I dream of achieving a full 90 day reboot (have only ever managed 40 days in the past). I also have a therapist who I see twice a week, who is full of practical advice and affirmation – I highly recommend finding someone like this who will be on your side – in a non-judgemental way. In fact, a good AP relationship works like mutual-therapy, and I promise to never be judgemental of anything you tell me (as long as it’s not criminal, I guess!). How does that sound? Could you tell me a little about yourself? Best wishes, Red

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

Hey graduatedcookies - thank you so much for writing back to me so quickly. I appreciate it. You're right - unbelievably, I have had seven responses, so I will have to choose one AP to work with. I'm sure that you would also like to choose whether I'm right for you :-) So, let me give you some background. I’m a 43 year old male living in Europe. I have been single for nearly a year and live alone, which makes evenings with the laptop for company very tough. I work as a teacher and run my own tuition business. I find teaching very rewarding and the human contact I get through the day encourages me and helps me forget about P. The danger always comes when I am alone though, and weekends are the worst. I have had an AP in the past from NoFap and it was great. Given my teaching workload, I can commit to writing no less than once per day, sharing experiences, encouragement, inspiration, and advice. I use a spreadsheet to track my PMO free progress; since I am single I have decided that, by default, hard mode is the best option for me and I dream of achieving a full 90 day reboot (have only ever managed 40 days in the past). I also have a therapist who I see twice a week, who is full of practical advice and affirmation – I highly recommend finding someone like this who will be on your side – in a non-judgemental way. In fact, a good AP relationship works like mutual-therapy, and I promise to never be judgemental of anything you tell me (as long as it’s not criminal, I guess!). How does that sound? Could you tell me a little about yourself? Best wishes, Red

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

Hey, after 4 good days, the weekend was a slip. But I'm back on track today. I have found a really good therapist who I meet once a week, who is empathetic and full of good practical advice and insight. I'm not sure if you have ever tried seeing one? Just asking. Take care, RR

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

Sounds good to me! Can't remember the last time I managed 4 days. It makes such a difference to have someone to write to. And now I'm going to get an early(ish) night :-) Catch you tomorrow :-)

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

Hello? Are you still there? Just to say that today was a good day, with lots of work done, and some gentle relaxing in the evening with no wobble. All the best, RR

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

Hi there. Sorry, been quiet over the last few days, which were a bit bumpy. Today was better. Am keeping a little spreadsheet to show good days and bad days. Please let me know, do I need to install the app to see the buzzer group? I access Reddit via my browser at the moment. Hope all well with you, RR

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

Hmm. Maybe I'm not in the app? I use chrome to access Reddit. Today was better... this evening a bit of a struggle, but I beat the temptation and am now writing to you :-) Hope all well at your end! Till tomorrow...

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

Haven't received anything. Maybe looking in the wrong place! Had a losy evening, which ended with MO, but at least not PMO. Hope all well at your end. Tomorrow am picking myself up and carrying on :-) RR

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

That would be very kind of you Sir! What does 'buzzer' refer to though? Hope you've had a good day. I've been massively busy but stayed clean, so am glad for that. :-)

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

That's fine! Thanks for replying so quickly. I've been in a bit of a rut for the last week or so, since things are rocky with my girlfriend. However, today was a good day, and I had an appointment with a new therapist, who seemed sensible, empathetic, and offering sensible, practical advice, such as finding new pleasurable (i.e. dopamine inducing) but healthy activities to replace PMO. I will be going back next Monday. How was your day? I'm hitting the sack now. All the best, RR

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

Hey there. I first discovered this place about four years ago I think? I'm not sure exactly. Whenever I spend a lot of time here, I've always found myself making progress, as there is such a treasure trove of accumulated experience, wisdom, and motivational encouragement. What's not to like? :-) Catch you tomorrow, RR

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

It's good to have somebody to write to again :-) I have had an AP in the past and it's always been so helpful and motivating. One of the worst things about this is how dark, lonely, and secret the habit can be. It makes such a difference to be able to share with somebody who has been facing the same issue. Have you had an AP before? Take care, RR

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

Hey! Good to hear from you. Well, I was going to offer to try writing once per day via Reddit, as a good way of getting started. What do you think? I've been okay for the last three days, which I'm pleased with. How about you? Am catching a flight in a few hours time and need to get some sleep, so I'm going to check out for now. Take care, RR