Functioning a lot better socially when on nofap

Yes you're right. Do you mind if i ask what made you relapse after 150 days ?

 

Yeah man i feel you it's the same with exercise i used to workout everyday almost but i slowly loosed the pace and i forgot why i started in the first place and the benefits i gained. I need to formulate clear goals and remind myself on a daily basis why i'm doing it, may be Nofap or Workout. Anyway man i hope you make it so far that you don't ever have to look back on this addiction. God Bless you and have a good night.

 

This is such a powerful post and also I like to share another perspective about this.

It is true that we gain something when we don't indulge in impulsive behavior - but I also find that sometimes i can take that too far and avoid all kinds of sexuality and relationships and become more like a monk.

This initially gives me a sense of relief and helps me to focus on my self, but after a while - even though peaceful - it is lacking another quality of self-expression, passion, and inspiration.

So I know how to be super zen and monk-like, I know how to be a total addict, my challenge is to find the middle way where I can still go on dates, be social, and pursue wholesome desires, without giving a free license to my impulsive nature.

Cool zen saying goes like this "it is easy enough to sit still, the difficulty is to try to walk without touching the ground"

In other words, it is easy to renounce the world, but the challenge is to be in the world but not become addicted to the world and take things too far.

 

This is so true and profound!