Peeking - The devil of nofap

Absolutely despise peeking. It's gotten me to lose many streaks in the past. Even when I'm not looking at NSFW content like a picture of an actress on Instagram, sometimes it's enough to get me to PMO. 100% agree with you.

 

Yes, of course it is first sign of relapse... peeking is an effect of your inner sexual tension which is reaching to the limit where you're barely able to resist and start to search for stimulus, starting from the mild ones because "I'll only look, not going anywhere".
You've to realise that this is a fight against your nature. That's why so many people fail the hard mode because it's as primitive need as food according to Maslow's pyramid of needs. Of course it can be damaged a bit(similarly to being obessed for example) but in the end of the day the nature will give its sign sooner or later.

 

Peeking is what caused everyone to be involved with porn in the first place. It's best to close that door and never to re-open it. Not even to satisfy your curiosity.

From over a 10-year consumption of porn, I have devised the following 10 commandments to avoid falling into the porn trap.

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10 Iron rules to stop porn dependency from this moment
1- Set your date and time to stop

Set a date and time to cease masturbation to porn and carry on as usual right up to the moment you select to stop – Don’t quit cold turkey from day one, as that will make you feel as if you’re depriving yourself of something. You must particularly not think that you’re making a sacrifice. It is vital for optimal recovery.

2- Look forward
Remember – you’re not giving up anything because porn did nothing for you. In fact, it only made your life miserable. You get no long-lasting healthy pleasure from it, and it simply kept you in its belly for far too long – a slave to lust. Get it clearly into your mind: you are losing nothing, and you are making remarkable favorable improvements not only in health, energy, and money but also in trust, self-esteem, independence, and, most important of all, in the length and quality of your future sex life. You’ll enjoy being a non-porn user from the moment you go through your last session.

3- Have a final PMO'ing session
There’s nothing to sacrifice – you’re getting rid of a heavy burden. Watch your final porn video and make an irreversible promise that you will never watch another video again or view women on the net as sexual objects no matter what happens. This is the most crucial decision you will ever make because the length and quality of your future sex life critically depend on it. What’s more, you know it’s the right choice actually as you make it. You know that you made the correct decision, never even begin to question or doubt that decision, and never let anyone influence or shake your confidence in your own decision.

4- Be cool about the process
Your brain will eventually rewire from the effects of porn consumption the more you abstain from porn use, but that doesn’t signify that you will feel utterly miserable because you can’t have another sneak peek. The physical withdrawal is very moderate, and it quickly fades. Take the time to appreciate that you won’t have to deal with any pangs after successfully leaving porn addiction behind you.
Slowly but surely, reprogram your mind to function without porn because it can and always could.

5- Don't keep waiting for the moment of revelation
Do not try to avoid discussions about porn out of fear that you’ll be influenced to relapse. You must be highly confident that nothing can reverse your decision. Go out and appreciate social events right from the start and do not envy porn viewers; instead, you should pity them. Realize that they will be coveting you because every one of them will be hoping they could be like you: free from the nasty porn dependency.

No porn addict wants to see their loved ones PMO’ing which means they desire they hadn’t begun themselves. Recognize that it’s not you who are being deprived, but poor porn consumers are. They’re being denied their mental health, vitality, peace of mind, self-esteem, courage, self-worth, and freedom. If you’re ever questioned about your no PMO lifestyle, just ditch the conversation and don’t even bother explaining the long list of benefits of NOFAP. Do not cast pearls before swine.

6- Think about porn
Don’t try to resist thinking about porn – it just doesn’t work. If I say: “Don’t think about a monkey”, the first thing you’ll think about is a monkey? Just make sure that whenever you remember porn, you’re not thinking: “I am craving just one more PMO’ing session right now, but I am deprived” but instead think: “Isn’t it great that I don’t need to waste my valuable time on porn anymore and I have no motivation to do so anymore. I’m a recovered porn addict!” Then you can safely think about porn all you want and you’ll still feel no threat of relapse at all.

7- Don't sneak a peek, not even one
Never be fooled into thinking you can “sneak a peek” just one time to get over a stressful life situation. If you do, you’ll end up trapped in no time at all. Never think about it one last time; always think of the clean streak. Don’t compromise your outstanding achievement by dropping your guard down, don’t slack off. Stay vigilant and disciplined.

8- Don't go on a porn diet
Do not use porn to quit porn consumption. That will make it more complicated and painful to stop because it’ll enhance the illusion that you’re making a sacrifice. You can’t treat poison with poison. Get through your head that by going on a porn diet, you will keep the cravings alive and constantly suffer and end up very confused. You can’t heal a heroin addict by prescribing fewer doses of the substance that caused the very problem in the first place.

9- Never doubt your decision
Get rid of all the porn content and cut all possible ways porn might appear in your life again. You were already a non-porn addict when you finished your last PMO’ing session. In fact, one of the best joys of being porn-free is not having to deal with it anymore. You have put an end to your own self-imposed slavery.

10- Once free, preserve your freedom
You will soon recover your lost powers back but be on your guard not to get trapped again. If you ever think of having “Just one last sneak peek,” remember that there is no such thing, so the question you should ask yourself is: “Do I want to throw my great achievement into the dirt only to get back in the trap that I have fought so hard to break free from? a disgraced porn addict again, every day craving those perverse scenes ?” The answer is “No.” Why not? “Because I hated being a porn slave every day – that’s why I decided to better myself in the first place and become normal again.” It’s essential to remind yourself if you slack off and unconsciously drop off your guard. A little reminder every now and then works as a powerful inner suggestion and will do wonders.

 

I'd say these 10 steps are in perpetual rotation for many

 

Why does my brain keeps on telling me to peek again. Although I am not allowing it.. this can be irritating at times

 

(Sorry for linguistic errors )

Because we’ve got our brains used to it. I often lied to myself that I was just peeking, even though I knew inside that it wasn’t right and it can cause relapse.
He remembers the pattern and hopes you’ll finally want more.
The more we want to forbid something to our brain, the more it will do. Acceptance is the cornerstone of the treatment of addiction. Let’s accept that we are like this. Leave that feeling alone and don’t judge it. It’s just our beloved brain.

 

So are you saying the brain will keep on doing this till we have to relapse… so annoying.. I could be doing something very productive then all
Of a sudden it will repeat and replay

 

Noo, I'm not saying that
Your brain/mind is just your brain/mind. Watch his behavior. Try to think of it as an experiment. You don't need to identify with him. If you have a few minutes free time, try to meditate Mindfulness can be really helfpul thing

 

Listen to this !

 

With me not letting myself do these fapping.. I have started becoming more short, anxious and depress… this pain hurts now that I am trying to improve on myself… although I relapse a week ago after my third long attempt streak

 

Its a very slippery slope man. One i need to get off of.

 

Peaking at porn? Don't do it

 

Yes, after about 30 days of no PMO I felt empty, even though I knew that everything around me was okay and everything was going well.
I was in depressed states most of my life and had never felt anything so unfounded. I think it's just craving.