At 100 days (will change over at 5 est), on my third serious porn quitting attempt. Still have a small burning desire to go back but I can hold off. Currently working on not masturbating. I can't say I feel much better but I know this is the right thing. I may have unintentionally quit some time before I joined this site, but I've done it. I don't know fully how, but I'm holding off. Can I beat my record of 10ish months?
Can I beat my record of 10ish months? If you want, just write it down as a goal and you will 100 days cool, Keep Goin!
100 Days of No PMO is Great !!!!!!! You might find something helpful in my list of tips to help you keep your streak: Benefits of No PMO: 1. No social anxiety; 99% of time relaxed, calm, cool; easier to be sociable. If I do start to get nervous I think, "What do I have to be fearful about?" And I get calm in about 1-2 seconds. 2. More attention from opposite gender -- without trying 3. No brain fog; can concentrate easily. Can think clearer under pressure. 4. Increased motivation to get things done. 5. More Stamina -- can hang in their longer at work (be tough) and complete projects; can work overtime, while others can't 6. No fears; high levels of testosterone = strength and don't take bs. (No one has messed with me in 52 days +.) 7. More time for good/productive things. Not wasting time going to phony porn sites; fapping to pixels; lusting, etc. 8. Women/men increasingly become less of a priority or need. 9. Improved Confidence -- (online comment) "porn and masturbation lowers your self-esteem and confidence" 10. More Respectable -- (online comment) "if you resist the urge to masturbate -- a practice that is generally condemned -- you are likely to feel more respect for yourself; and others will respect you more." We all can quickly tell if a man or woman is fapping ... nervous ... weak … fearful … has shame [trying to hide something] … 10. Improved Creativity and Resourcefulness *Not all days are wonderful. Somedays are so-so ...… many are common... some are difficult due to "flat line"... But who wants to go backwards -- to weakness, shame and disrespecting yourself, etc.? Y-o-u can change! Y-o-u are 100% in control. Y-o-u call the shots! Tips to Successfully handle Urges or Temporary Temptations: #1 Secret = Get Off Your Butt and Go Outside [temptations usually only last 10-20 min] 2- Go on NoFap and make a post; or "like" some posts; or give advice 3- Listen to and Dance to your favorite music (fun and gets rid of excess energy) 4- Exercise, go to gym, go for a walk 5- Go to mall and talk with women (or men for females) 6- Go to store and buy yourself a reward/gift/treat (small daily; medium weekly; large monthly) 7- Do your favorite hobby 8- Call, email or go visit a friend 9- Go walk a wonderful dog "Woof!" 10 - Have a "WHATEVER IT TAKES" attitude or mindset 11- Do a good deed for someone (extra points if they don't know who did it) 12- Take a break; take a nap (remind yourself that you are 100% in control and 100% responsible for your behavior-actions) 13- "All Things Are Possible" 14 - One day at a time 15 - Positive personal hygiene (brush teeth; shower) keeps your self-esteem high. A great way to have SUCCESS over urges or temptations is to make a quick LIST OF GOALS and OPTIONS. (Just make a quick list -- you can add to it later.) Then read the GOALS and OPTIONS when you are tempted. (I made a simple list the first week -- now it's a habit -- like a memory.) In a sense, you want to 'hold a knife' to the throat [carotid artery -- side of neck] of your 'feelings.' You are the boss -- you tell them what to do. If your 'feelings' disagree with your goals (No PMO, self respect, power) -- tell your 'feelings' where to go. You can call your list: STUD LIST, SPECIAL FORCES LIST, LIST OF OPTIONS, etc. (whatever works for you.) APPLICATION = SUCCESS !!!!!!!
I've been working on a lot of what you've mentioned, I've seen some improvements in some areas, but not all. My porn quitting was prompted by me trying to get a girl this past fall, then she rejected me when I finally told her in January, I held off for some time, did eventually have two relapses, but haven't really gotten myself to go back. I did end up jacking it last night, but it was a worthwhile thing (I guess so long as I only do it, say once a week?) My goal right now is clear my mind, and the only way I can see myself doing that is stop masturbating as much as I have.
Stop masturbating and Orgasming too and you feel much much more benefits. Sometimes putting P alone is not enough. Since for Many of us P and M and O are so connected.
I don't know- I was 17, thinking about it a lot, guess I hyped myself back into it. You can read my bio for my full story.