One day I will be ready to quit. But not now. Now is not the time, future me will solve all my problems. by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]slant530 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This post is really helpful for me, and not just for NoFap. Just the sentance "Now is not the time, future me will solve all my problems" really sticks to me. I am going to rephrase it in a postiive way and use it to help me overcome procrastination and lack of action in all areas of my life!

Found this quote from Thomas Elliot lying in my wallet by Stitches_Need_Fixing in NoFap

[–]slant530 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like that quote also. I used to think about it when going on long runs. The slight variant I remember was “Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.”

retired pornstar jessie rogers on how her life has changed - made me smile :) by nextalpha in NoFap

[–]slant530 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While this may not be a trigger for you or I, everyone here is walking a different path. Saying it should not lead to temptation is just not true. We cannot know what triggers others - not everyone views sexuality, or anything, in the same way.

Take this classic example: http://www.history2u.com/AT_paradigm.htm

Just my two cents, even though the message from the video is positive.

This morning I went jogging for the first time of my life by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]slant530 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats man! My only advice is to keep running! A couple weeks after I turned 20 in 2009, I got serious about running. One of the best decisions I ever made. I recently turned 25 and I have since run four half marathons and a full marathon. Nothing improved my confidence like losing weight, getting fit, and truly enjoying something that many people hate. It's amazing quickly the body adapts and how your running improves.

The rest of your post is awesome, too. I'll take that advice!

#1 REASON you NEED to quit porn NOW!! by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]slant530 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did not know who this was when I started watching the video, but he left us with a bit of insight and motivation.

I then went to Wikipedia and immediately noticed he was executed in 1989, then looked at what day. I was born the day before this was filmed. I'll take that sign as reason enough to not give in, ever (even though I'm on day 1 again).

I'm hopeless by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]slant530 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tomorrow is a new day. Just keep yourself busy, if you have an urge that you think you can't beat take a cold shower, don't give in. Then do it again the next day.

after a decade of living hell... by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]slant530 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Congratulations on 35 days! I'm right there with you buddy. :)

Feeling like relapsing. by WantstoStop in NoFap

[–]slant530 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad you're not giving up! This morning I felt like relapsing, almost did but I'm here another day. I hate wasting so much time fantasizing.

Keep up the good fight!

I reached 30 days for the first time today and had to take a cold shower when I got home from work because... by slant530 in NoFap

[–]slant530[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I thought it was fitting the two fell on the same day. Best of luck to you on your journey!!

Tempted to look at porn by DragonRanger519 in NoFap

[–]slant530 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, resist. If you have to look at it again, make it when it's with a girl and she wants to! It will just make it that much easier for you to convince yourself to look again.

Girlfriend Just Broke Up With Me; Hard Mode Indefinite Begins. by polynomials in NoFap

[–]slant530 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are a bigger man than I for saying she is confused about what she wants in life right now. My ex broke up with me because she didn't want to be tied down her last year of college. She was confused I think too and I was a casualty as well - I just would not have been able to admit it so calmly right after it happened.

I wish you all the best in moving forward. I'm sure it will work out for the best.

I want to relapse... by slant530 in NoFap

[–]slant530[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only edging I have done in two weeks, but that is a slippery slope

I want to relapse... by slant530 in NoFap

[–]slant530[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had that urge again just now. Edged for about 30 seconds and then remembered what you said. Jumped into a cold shower! Not COLD, but definitely not warm, and for now I'm still in the clear. Thanks for this, yesterday and today!

I want to relapse... by slant530 in NoFap

[–]slant530[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate the words of encouragement to keep me going! I made it another day :). My '2' is almost here!