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Discussion in 'New to NoFap' started by Useless Username, Dec 14, 2017.

  1. Useless Username

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    Hey I'm Lukas and I want to introduce myself

    I'm a 19 y/o male european and i decided to stop watching porn and stop masturbating. I started when i was 14 y/o and nearly masturbated once a day constantly. sometimes twices. Sometimes i had a break for some days but the only reason was that i simply had no time for it!

    Especially in the last half year/year The only highlight of the day was the high of the orgasm. After doing it I always felt/feel very unproductive. So i am laying around like a couch potatoe playing video games and eating unhealthy stuff. Altough I clearly know that i have to prepare for a job interview or do some sports to stay healthy. But there is just no motivation left to get up an do something.

    I already have recognized that i "would like to get" more productive when i haven't masturbated for 2-3 days. It's just feels wrong to lay around all day long in your bed.

    I join this community because I want to get in control of my actions and my motivation again.

    Where do i want to go? I really don't know. Right there i could use some serious advice from you guys. I have heard that it doesn't make sence to set for example a 30 day goal and reward yourself with masturbating after you reached it. So you have to completely stop. I get the mindset behind it but i think it's not possible when you just started.

    What streak would you advice? I thought i'll set a "reachable" streak and finish this year without fabbing.

    I'd be thankfull for any advice

    Best regards, Useless Username
     
  2. Hi mr. Username with no use :)

    Glad you are here. And very welcome to join us in our journey to a healthy, fulfilling life without any self harming habits.

    It's a safe place here. We all are in the same boat, so there is no single space for judgement here.
    Maybe it's a good idea to keep a journal. Sharing your struggles, thoughts and feelings may help you to understand the underlying issues.

    Keep coming back and get the most effort out of nofap!
    You don't need to do it alone!

    I wish you lots of luck!
     
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  3. Hey Lukas, welcome buddy!
    Really good decision!
    Start with what feels right for you and progress from there. It makes no sense to aim for a 30 day streak, if you don't really believe you can reach it. If you have been masturbating to porn once or twice a day for 5 years, a 2-3 day streak is quite an accomplishment! Congratulations! Go as far as you can and never give up if you slip up. Learning to ride a bike means getting up again, and again, and again, every time you fall, until you fall less and less and finally stop falling all together. Learning to not PMO is just like riding a bike. Be kind to yourself when you do fall - don't punish yourself because that will only make you feel bad and you will fall more often. Good luck on your new journey!
     
  4. I Am that I Am

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  5. Former_CD

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    Welcome, stopping PMO will be the best decision you can ever make.
     

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