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Am I doing this for the right reasons?

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by Aotearoa, Apr 1, 2019.

  1. Aotearoa

    Aotearoa Fapstronaut

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    I am not *really* doing NoFap for myself, it is more for the so called superpowers like a sharper mind, more confidence, energy, female attention etc.
    Basically, why I am doing this is to become socially viable once again. I want to be able to get that girl I've always wanted to be with, I want to be able to have a large group of supportive friends. Most importantly, I would like to be socially normal.

    I just heard about flatline and I hear that it takes away all "superpowers" for a relatively long period of time, therefore making my NoFap journey futile. I am discouraged and demoralized.
     
  2. Peace467

    Peace467 Fapstronaut

    Want do you mean?

    The key to nofap / addiction is by investing in close friendships and relasionships, being happy with where you are going and having the perseverance, commitment and courage to get there.

    Its not a race, but a marathon. Be mindful on where you are but always look to where you are going.
     
  3. Just so you know super powers do not exist, all they are is the things porn had stolen from you, for me that would be.
    1. my emotions
    2. morning wood
    3. happiness and confidence, less anxiety and depression.
    4. wet dreams
    5. strong erections
    there are more i likely have not gotten back yet.
     
  4. HugoBoss

    HugoBoss Fapstronaut

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    You have to work on yourself and on your personality in order to get those "super powers"
    NoFap is a great place to start but it's not enough.
    You have to step out of your comfort zone and to talk to girls in order to make them notice you (this way you'll also gain the self-confidence that you're looking for).
     
  5. AspiringVitality

    AspiringVitality Fapstronaut

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    I'd say yes and no. You are doing it for the right reasons, but you're still missing the main point: HEALTH. Healthy body = healthy mind and vice versa. When you stop PMOing for a while you can (but not always will) get a short term boost. After that: expect the Long Night. It doesn't have to be a flatline. Or it can be a flatline without withdrawal symptoms, or both. It will go away and then come back again. But in the end you will be more healthy, happy, vibrant, successful and feel more ALIVE. Then, when you think back to the old days, you will be disgusted by the thought of porn :)
     
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  6. AspiringVitality

    AspiringVitality Fapstronaut

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    Why do you want the superpowers? what is your ultimate goal/mission in life? If you don't know the answer, Nofap will be a very good start..


    PS: "girls" or "money" is not a valid answer
     

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