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how long did it take to get completely rid of your social anxiety?

Discussion in 'Abstinence, Retention, and Sexual Transmutation' started by TheCarver, Nov 1, 2022.

  1. TheCarver

    TheCarver Fapstronaut

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    as the title says. i am a chronic masturbator, never had no problem with porn. but i think masturbating is the sole reason why i can’t get any girl or get rid of my social anxiety. i was always shy as a kid but when i got to be an adult i think it became a little worse, or maybe the same.

    idk, the only reason i say this is because i been on a bunch of anxiety medication and went to therapy for a brief period and none of it worked. then i realized in the end it was all bunch of scam.

    anyways i am almost going to be on my second week and hope i can keep moving forward. i would like to hear how many of your guys social anxiety went away being on nofap.
     
  2. Kierann

    Kierann Fapstronaut

    Friend, I don't have the answers you're looking for but what I want to tell you is that things do get better on disciplined nofap without edging. And it is totally worth it.

    But most importantly, things get worse before they get better. And you should be prepared for it. You'll be withdrawing and your anxiety might get unexpectedly temporarily worse. And for many people the first wave of withdrawal starts around day 14.

    I wish you best of luck. :)
     
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  3. TheCarver

    TheCarver Fapstronaut

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    hmm, i am on like week 2 now almost and i dont really have anxiety. im trying to keep pushing through, i edged like 3 or 4 times in total though, should i reset my streak or keep going?

    thing i notices so far: a little bit boost of energy, and i been having anal pain for the past 3 years now and now most of the pain is gone. although everytime i go on nofap it always leaves.
     
  4. Kierann

    Kierann Fapstronaut

    As long as you promise yourself you won't edge again, you can forgive yourself and not reset the streak.

    If you catch yourself edging again, then reset it is.
     
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  6. TheCarver

    TheCarver Fapstronaut

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    welp, i did it again yesterday but not for like minutes or anything like that, maybe 10 seconds at most. cause i dont want to reset and throw away all this hard work for nothing.
     
  7. striving4peace

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    I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder 15 years back. Like you now I know it is because of excessive porn and masterbation.

    I'm on day 24 and I was feeling ok the past couple of days like finally the tension and anxiety withdrawal was almost gone. But today my anxiety is high with panic attacks.

    I guess I need more time to heal from this 26 year bad habit.
     
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  8. Khan azam

    Khan azam Fapstronaut

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    Well I had a 210 day streak than a 1335 day streak and now a 100 day streak I am in currently . I would say after few months you would start getting better after a year or 3 you would be a completely different person I can guarantee
     
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  9. TheCarver

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    any tips on battling urges? cause i fail everytime i do it.
     
  10. Khan azam

    Khan azam Fapstronaut

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    Even now I had an urge.
    My trick is that I focus closely on my body and my breath and my hands and feet and everything that is in contact with my body. You know like mindfullness. And when I gain some control over my brain(you know the sharp mindfullness get you out of the PMO autopilot) I start talking sense into myself like why I should not be PMOin and all the bad stuff about it
     
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  11. TheCarver

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    i was always think i am going to succeed, but once that 2 week happens, im done. urges are too strong and next i know i start to fantasize about having sex with someone and i masturbate.

    although things i am gonna try to cut out is caffeine and sugar to like once a week. i think i notice caffeine makes me hornier but i am not 100 percent positive.
     
  12. Khan azam

    Khan azam Fapstronaut

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    If you think 2 weeks is your threshold. This time you give yourself a target of 20 days . Not 2 weeks. And see what happens. Life time targets dont work
     
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