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Please help... how to prevent multiple relapses and escape the cycle?!?!

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by VivreLibre, Feb 21, 2019.

  1. Feb 21, 2019 #1
    VivreLibre

    VivreLibre Fapstronaut

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    Hello,

    I recently had some success with NoFap, and I failed earlier this week. I have now fapped 3 times in two days and I was able to identify the fact that when I relapse I feel terrible. That terrible feeling follows me throughout the day and if I encounter any urges the day following a relapse, I have less ability to resist that urge and give in to multiple relapses. after a couple days I'll fap myself into depression. The depression will be followed by motivation to be better and then I'll go several days until the next relapse and then the cycle starts over.

    My goal is to not relapse multiple times everytime I slip up. I need more consistency. How can I prevent myself from falling victim to this vicious cycle.
     
    VivreLibre, Feb 21, 2019
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  2. Feb 21, 2019 #2
    bigboibez

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    Get rid of your devices or internet connection for an extended period of time.
     
    bigboibez, Feb 21, 2019
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  3. Feb 21, 2019 #3
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    It helps me to make improvements in other areas as well. Such as improving my diet, exercising more, no alcohol or any other substances, and definitely making sleep a big priority. I found that I can't keep a streak going unless I stay on top of all the other healthy habits. For instance, if I go out and have too much to drink, I then get a lousy night's rest, wake up depressed, eat junk food and end up relapsing all afternoon and get stuck in that cycle until I get all those things back in check. How to prevent multiple relapses? Very tough, but I think the key is to get out of the house for the rest of the day and allow your mind to reset or else that chaser effect will take hold and you'll end up back in the hole.
     
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  4. Feb 24, 2019 #4
    VivreLibre

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    I couldn't agree more, taking care of other healthy habits definitely improves my ability to stray away from PMing, I just really have at tough time with the chaser effect after I relapse. I want to go on a bender or bing PM after the first time. I like your suggestion about allowing your mind to reset. That usually takes a couple hours if not a full day for me.
     
    VivreLibre, Feb 24, 2019
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