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Discussion in 'New to NoFap' started by Minty Macaron, Jun 14, 2018.

  1. Minty Macaron

    Minty Macaron Fapstronaut

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    Hello to anybody listening. I’m a college student who wants to take control of my life and be the best version of myself that I know that I can be.
    My academic performance used to be great but nowadays it’s always been average or borderline failing. I want to get back to the days when I was a straight A student. I want to use all my time productively. I don’t want to waste my life anymore.
    And so today, after 4 months of reading about NoFap and hovering on the decision to make an account, I’ve finally decided to do it!
    Going to start off with a 7 day challenge. I’m really determined this time. Do wish me luck!

    Good luck to all!
     
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  2. Nadamotain

    Nadamotain Fapstronaut

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    And good luck to you! Stay positive and don't let the phony friend pornography chain you up again!
     
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  3. Minty Macaron

    Minty Macaron Fapstronaut

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    Thank you! I’m trying my best!
     
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  4. spaces

    spaces Fapstronaut

    Hi Friend . Wishing you a good luck. stay positive and strong .
     
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  5. MyRecordIsElevenDays

    MyRecordIsElevenDays New Fapstronaut

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  6. Hi. Welcome to forum!

    Make sure you create a personal journal thread in Reboot Logs section and blog there on a regular basis. As well as just generally be active participant in various forum discussions. I recommend this to everybody new here because it's the major thing that helped me when I was first starting. Just lurking on forums, reading and learning is great. But it usually is so much more powerful to engage. It helps to keep us motivated and accountable when we are active part of community. And keeps this in front of our minds so we don't forget about importance of it and slip away in our old habits. Sharing is also therapeutic. This is a major reason why AA meetings work so good. But that was developed before internet era. These days we can get most of the same benefits online through communities like this. So don't underestimate the power of active participation.

    I would also like to suggest you to look into mindfulness meditation. It has helped me personally tremendously to learn how to deal with urges and triggers. It takes a while to get good at it and notice results, so you need to be consistent with it, but once you do it's very powerful. It has been used by sages for thousands of years to deal with various issues of the mind. And in recent decades the science is also catching up to what ancient sages have know for centuries. Meditation these days are widely used as very effective tool by psychologists for treating addiction and by neurologists for supporting recovery of the brain. It is a great exercise for the brain the same way as jogging is great exercise for the body. Check out this Ted talk, it gives a good idea of what's it about when it comes to philosophy. As far as practical side of it there is this awesome smartphone app called Headspace for guided meditations to get you started.

    Wish you lot's of strength and success in your reboot journey!
     
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