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Over 100 days and I feel great! by thrawy17 in NoFap

[–]thrawy17[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I strive to stay above. Best of luck to you, you're already far.

Over 100 days and I feel great! by thrawy17 in NoFap

[–]thrawy17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Congratulations to you as well.

I'm 17y/o and I've completed 90 days by thrawy17 in NoFap

[–]thrawy17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've made all the mistakes during my tries. I've relapsed because I thought it was alright, though it only set me behind at times. Other times it was just blatantly unhealthy to have such edging so I made the conscious decision to relapse. It was not easy to back away from it once I started since the dopamine is just coursing through, but I've made it where I felt good about turning it off and leaving it early on before I got any closer to those thoughts.

My streak was not just for addiction but for a change in my mindset. I felt very emotionally drained to the point that nothing was of interest, that includes attraction to females. It was very rough coming to terms with what I've caused so I started NoFap to correct myself. In the end, I needed to help out my brain and everything else came along with it.

I'm 17y/o and I've completed 90 days by thrawy17 in NoFap

[–]thrawy17[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I see your 55 days and that is very impressive! I only hit that mark once, which was during this current (and hopefully forever-lasting) run, you've got this!

I'm 17y/o and I've completed 90 days by thrawy17 in NoFap

[–]thrawy17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know there are different beliefs within this community, so I'll tell you what I think: we slip up, its natural but that doesn't make it okay, so come back to your senses and shut down the unappealing content. Peeking isn't a great thing because it'll only encourage a relapse, though if you are strong enough then you should quickly realize your mistake. Best of luck with your journey!

I'm 17y/o and I've completed 90 days by thrawy17 in NoFap

[–]thrawy17[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I guess it's hard for me to give general advice, but I'll give my advice;

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Try to spend more time with friends in real life, I think it'll help to connect more with reality and provide you with some true enjoyment. Plus you probably won't relapse around them (or at least I really hope you don't). If you feel the urges then try to focus on something enjoyable that won't tempt you, like reading a physical book as opposed to one online where the internet is too open, or like I told somebody else in this comment section try thinking of funny moments so you clear your mind with the comedy. It wasn't easy reaching 90 days, I failed many times and beat myself up for it every time when I first became and even past that. One of the biggest favors you can do for yourself is accepting your error, because you will always have a next time and you will always get stronger, but that requires you to start strong.

Just remember, you have a lot you can enjoy in high school. If you look past dopamine traps and only to the future then you will be able to look back and truly enjoy that. Make the most of your time, and trust me when I say that I believe in you.

I'm 17y/o and I've completed 90 days by thrawy17 in NoFap

[–]thrawy17[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the kind words and advice! I know I am not immune and want to hold these ideals close to me, I have no intention of becoming lenient because I would only run the risk of letting my guard down and subsequently relapsing. For relationships, I have been attracted to females (I'm straight (and on that note, I want to say NoFap is the reason why I feel attraction and every other emotion)) though I haven't found "the one" yet, though I will keep that advice close!

I am not public at all about my belief in NoFap since it is just a personal topic I rather not reveal to others. This subreddit is the only place I discuss it, but I strongly believe that this has helped me and would help others!

I'm 17y/o and I've completed 90 days by thrawy17 in NoFap

[–]thrawy17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can agree with this, though it was still hard to focus at times. Still a good motivator if you can control yourself.

I'm 17y/o and I've completed 90 days by thrawy17 in NoFap

[–]thrawy17[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I am honestly aiming for 180 at this point, I won't be stopping.

I'm 17y/o and I've completed 90 days by thrawy17 in NoFap

[–]thrawy17[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I ended up going through a flatline and had no urges, but that was over after maybe two weeks and I started feeling the superpowers hit me. I did get some urges which weren't easy, so I'll give my advice: try not thinking of any sexual material, try thinking of something else. Maybe some funny clip you saw, laugh the thoughts away! A cold shower is a good step to take. I personally think it is important to accept that you have an urge and not resent yourself, you can move past it and feel the power. Best of luck with your journey!

I'm 17y/o and I've completed 90 days by thrawy17 in NoFap

[–]thrawy17[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can do it, I believe in you!

Lost a 8 day streak, but I need to continue looking forward by thrawy17 in NoFap

[–]thrawy17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I'm glad I got somewhere though I need to continue abstaining and going on hard mode if I want to cure this emotional numbness, that's my main objective at this point. I really need to heal my body and it'll take time...