Meditation really helps

That's a great testimony. Everyone should read it

 

It's a good start, not a "failure." Just like when you catch yourself being lost in thoughts during meditation, don't beat yourself up. Notice what happened, and, without judgment, resume your work where you left off.

 

Hm... I don't think so no. "Channelize the energy through the third eyes". That sound really hippy to me.

 

It sounds really hippy because of his choice of words and to the extent you haven't experienced what he described. Either you are in the Know, or you aren't. I hope you'll experience it as well. There really isn't anything hippy about it.

 

I not sure I understand what you're on about. Are you saying you think about porn every time you meditate?

 

Interesting, I like meditating but haven't found it helps me much outside the minutes that I'm meditating. I still try to meditate daily, as I hope it's helping me focus better and it reduces stress.

Your technique is interesting because you are using meditation as a distraction from the urges. You are redirecting the urge. Using meditation as a distractor is a new approach for most of us. I've been doing things like push-ups, taking a walk, or simply removing myself from the situation by walking away from the computer or getting out of bed when I'm horny when I first wake up.

Thanks for the suggestion, I think I'll try meditation the next time I have an urge and see if I can channel it out my "third eye."

Peace,
Nomo

 

What do you think caused your slip?

 

I found that in my case every slip reset my flatline and PAWS symptoms. Every slip for me was a painful failure and a big setback.

I found it very unhelpful when others would try and downplay the significance of my slips.

It sounds like your addiction and mine are very different. To you a slip is not a big deal. For me it sets me way back and causes immeasurable tangible pain.

 

We all relapse, the thing is to get up and start again.
You should ask why you relapsed. Something was bothering you: stress, work, boredom, etc. Now try to fix the thing that caused you to relax. If meditation wasn't enough to stop you from relapsing, then next time try something besides meditation like push-ups, a walk, etc.
Don't sweat the relapse, but try to fix what caused the relapse.
Good luck,
Nomo

 

I hear you. I have to use very strict boundaries around social media and internet use.

You don't have to slip again. You can recover

 

Good boundaries do not guarantee abstinence but without good boundaries abstinence is almost impossible