I'm 12 days in and I almost feel like a different person. Now I feel that I have more energy, more focus, and more confidence. NoFap is life changing man.
I'm brand new to the site, and thus far it has been a godsend to me because already it has stopped one relapse. I know it's late in the month but I begin my quest to live honorably for the remainder of the month of August.
More than a quarter of the month is over!! I'm starting to finally feel that I maybe able to control this thing afterall... but now my mind is coming back to other issues in my thinking -- that may have driven me down this path in the first place.... its like a haze is being lifted and the old problems are starting to show up again...
Hello all, ok 10 days in. I have to admit I've had some of my old triggers start to creep in. I was on youtube and realized that I was aimless looking through videos. No P or anything, but felt the temptation to search for something to "look" at. Had to walk away from that. Also have been having some PMO dreams actually. In one dream I realize that I had M'ed and felt really bad in the dream because I was really hoping to go 30 days. I was thinking I was just falling into my old habits. I was relieved that when I woke up that I actually hadn't, but I realized that I need to keep visiting/posting on the site just to keep my goal in mind. I hadn't really visited since Friday due to a busy weekend. Thanks everyone for the support. -LM
Thanks ado, Sometimes a good slap is what is needed! 14 days and am going strong. I just put the following question on a post it on my computer so I read it while I'm at work "Is what I am doing now getting me closer to where I want to be tomorrow?" It really has made me think...I mean the first goal is to get through this August 30 day challenge, and eventually kick the PMO habit, but when I read this actually just giving up PMO is not my main goal. My main goal is to be able to look at myself in the mirror and be the best version of myself. Someone who puts his family first, someone who would do anything to love and protect his wife and kids. Someone who can be a good friend, supervisor, etc. I know these are still pretty broad, but PMO really has been a roadblock as it's has been hard to see myself beyond the addiction. It's been a shadow that seems to steal the thunder of even the good accomplishments that happen. Part of that is because before I only had myself to keep me going. The no man is an island ideas really sums it up. I just feel better knowing there is a community here that I can go to now. Even if I take a step back its good to know that I'm not on my own. Thanks everyone! Keep strong!
Hello All 20 days in things have been pretty good so far. I've started to notice (this has happened before) that I am starting to get more aroused by more innocuous things. This has been an issue before as images and thoughts that would not have aroused me start to and it can lead to me snowballing. On the one hand I know it's good because I don't have to look at porn to get aroused, but on the other hand it has that slippery slope effect. Hope everyone is going well
Just found this site today and came across this thread. I know it's a little late in August to do this challenge but still have 11 days left and gotta start somewhere right? Really hope this site helps!
Welcome to the site! 11 days is a great start! The site has helped me immensely as it's been good to have other who know what your going through.
Thanks, 7 days in and so far so good. This site is definitely helps. I've never made it a week this easily before.
