30 days, Reality Check

Man your point is so true, when I reached two weeks earlier I was disappointed because not so much had changed (I still gained so much time), but compared to the time I've spent doing PMO this is nothing! I also like Vicky_Addict answer:

I read something like that, saying it takes between 4 month and 1 year depending on your addiction degree.

 

True, but that doesn't mean, that you don't deserve a reward. I suggest that you do something special after you reach your goal of that counter (35 days).

 

Hi guys just wanted to add to post after just posting a 30 day milestone and have taken onboard some of those good analogies
We cannot become complacent but feel that i can look my wife my kids and my god in the eye that i am worthy of another chance to be a better father husband and his disciple for greater things for my future.

Unfortunatly the suicide rate in Oz is 6 men a day everyday.
In my opinion I believe this addiction is partly to blame as well as alcohol / illicit drugs and financial difficulties as they look upon themselves as a breadwinner.
If you stay indoors fapping it is a vicious cycle with the pain that possibly comes from the after effects which are unbearable for some.
Stay strong and have realistic expectations on days achieved.
Cheers from
The Awakening

 

Yes yes...you all are rght....you'll win the fight....many battles won and lost.
You pay the price, forget the cost.
You open doors that once were closed
Your willingness goes unopposed
Blah blah blah....good show!....keep going!

 

I would like to share a development that my subconcious dreams are now about my SO
They are not the fantasy women or situations from the old wired brain and has started happening post 30 days which maybe a good sign for my fellow fapstronauts struggling
As this removes the guilt of being unfaithful with lust after younger pixel cardboard cut outs.
But I totally agree with the first post from ihappy he is on the money.
That there is a demon in there when you feel down and flatlining saying "Go on it will do you no harm just a quick fap"who will know ?
I understand it is almost impossible to be cured in 30 days but just the dream change is a significant and realistic achievement.
I believe your SO is the most important person in your life so if you chose porn over her as the addiction just keeps growing exponentially you will lose her/him.
My expectations are now focused on looking what i have done each day opposed to thinking i have got this sorted because I reached 30 plus days.
Be prepared for good days but more bad days as the mind will trick you and continually rationialise going back for a quick hit of dopamine to make you feel good.
Just think of this saying I got from readers digest when I was 15 and still remember it at 52.
The Larger the Island of Knowledge the longer the Shoreline of Wonder.
This applies to life and reality and not escaping the wonder of life in places like fakebook instagram youtube porn sites
VR and webcam feeds.
Hold firm brothers its the journey not the destination.

Cheers
From the Awakening

 

congrats

 

Thank you for the reality of understanding situations at times as monday was one of those days after another difficult interview not winning the prize and keep trying to gain a new career.
Will do my best to get mind back to being positive again tommorrow
Surely cannot be a repeat of todays disapointing events of getting a job after 6months off work with a medical condition inc mental and physical setbacks.
Thanks for the positive post it helps when you hit the wall.
Cheers From The Awakening
Down but not out!!!!

 

Thanks sruff
Appreciate got to be a better start to tuesday morning as no guilt from relapse and shared time with SO
So well worth sticking at it and will keep knocking on the doors
Cheers from the awakening

 

Whoa man, I felt like I am reading my self. You jotted down very clearly. This is where I lost last time.
Thanks!!!