Hello, I am a new member to nofap because I realized that I couldn't go a day with fapping. I am still a young teenager so I was wondering if its healthy to fap or if I should deal with my problem now and not later. Also is there a way to avoid fantasizing? I usually do it at night...is there a way to avoid that too? Thank You!
Welcome to the brotherhood! Fapping is bad, it will sap all of your mental energy and flush it away in the form of you know what. So better do NoFap streak and focus on your life goals. Forget about concession like how much fapping is good...every single fap is good for nothing. Fantasizing, it is the source of PMO so just stoically avoid it. if you make your brain to become passionate for something constructive in life like some sports, hobby, studies etc...your brain wont involve in PMO..and you wont be addicted...teen age is the right time you can either make it or break it...depends on how constructively you use it. and PMO is just a destructive activity which would hamper you to reach to your full potential as a person. For starter just read this forum as much as you can and you will find out your way. You need to really work hard bro. Coz the lesser the age the weaker the will power.
Definitely deal with it now. You're on a forum full of people dedicated to breaking the habit once for all because it has drained us of our potential. Try some creative activities like writing, art, or music. Use that fantasizing energy for something constructive. You will be more proud of it in the end. Fapping feels good and people will tell you it is perfectly healthy, but it is definitely not healthy and will leave you feeling nothing but regret it in the end. Best of luck man, and welcome to the forum.
For fantasizing I find it helpful to divert my thoughts to something else. For me my strongest temptation for fantasizing as I lay in bed at night trying to fall asleep. Often I will listen to a relaxation video or mp3 as I lay in bed. They are plenty of free ones available online or you can even pull one up on youtube. By the time I'm done listening to it I'm in a half asleep stupor so I can just fall asleep. You can also occupy your mind with anything else you find relaxing. If it's before you are trying to sleep I'd agree with VivaLaPunk that finding a creative outlet for your energy is the way to go. Try anything that will distract your mind away from falling into those fantasy thoughts. It's great that you are taking the right steps at your age. It's really wish I had tried to break my habits at that point in my life.
