DAY 13 I had a relapse on 10th day, so I restarted the counter, I felt terrible, it was not worth it at all. Don't do it guys not worth breaking the streak. I hope I achieve it this time. I love Nofap me. let's keep it that way. if you want to read more about my journey then head over to my journal here: https://forum.nofap.com/index.php?threads/so-so-confused-about-everything.332078 and feel free to drop in a few comments if you have a suggestion for me.
Hey all, I used to be here a year or two ago... Didn't do so swell in the meantime. But I'm back! Ready for 30 days, in which I intend to read and learn about porn addiction every day, apart from no PMO. I'm about a week in now. Keep strong you all.
You'll get through it, don't give in, ok? Is there anything that makes you feel better that is not related to your addictions?
That's good to hear, I take inspiration from that! It's been a long time since I read a good book. I'm thinking of reading Peter pan, have you ever read it? What do you like to read? Strength to you !
I haven't read peter pan. These days, I read psychology, I find it very interesting and insightful. I had a habit of reading novels but now I do it rarely. Thanks for your support, and strength to u too! And, happy reading : )
3/30 (Wednesday) Though yesterday I started peeking for a few minutes but restraint myself from going further. Don't you guys think that sometimes it feels like keeping exact track of progress and day counter stops you from just forgetting about the whole thing?
day 0 June 16, 2022, 6:30 am I lose! Another fail! I Feel empty. I feel like a loser, I lost my confidence I have to start all over again, From the Beginning, A small hollow slope is important for this race. I won't give up, I won't ever let this enemy win. Every second is important for this race. Lats play again loser. Edit: Can Anyone give this innocent some tip on how to deal with the chaser effect?
Hey, any suggestions for good books on Psychology? For I'm reading that lately too. I'm currently reading Feeling Good by David Burns; it is the most famous book on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and quite a good self-help book too. I found it very beneficial and recommend it. All the best in this battle! --- Day 8 for me. Feeling confident but I know the urges will start coming soon.
Hey, good to see you here and good to see you trying, You may feel like a loser, as you say. But you are not a loser. The loser feeling is part of the addiction. Can you see that as just a feeling, as just a thought which is not reality? If you start believing that thought, that is when you give up. But if you keep fighting, eventually you'll win. I've come to see so-called fails not as fails but as opportunities to learn. If everytime you relapse you take a lesson from it, you'll get wiser and wiser. And the streak of days is not the point. It is to learn. That is my belief. Do you think that may be true? I relapsed perhaps a hundred times, but I never failed, for I'm still here, still willing and trying! And so are you, so you are a hero in my eyes. Never give up, OK? Much love!
My most recent books have been "the brain that changes itself" by Norman Doidge -- an excellent account on Neuroplasticity, "The body keeps the score" by Bessel Van Der Kolk -- maybe the best book on trauma there is, and "Learned Optimism" by Martin Seligman, the father of modern positive psychology -- a must read. Each of these books have enlightened me and have been helping me in my personal journey in great ways. I definitely recommend reading these books! And thanks for suggesting the book by David Burns, I am putting it on my reading list. I really appreciate your support, and all the best to you too in this battle and whatever other challenges you might be working on! ----------- I am on Day 5 today.
