Hey guys, just checking in, just got through 28 days! Definitely feeling a lot better in myself. Have a lot more self control and don't feel disappointed in myself. I'm coming more and more back into reality and am prioritising more real things in my life such as the relationships with people around me. For me, porn has always got in the way of my relationships because it gives you a false idea in your head of what a relationship is. You expect 'pornography' type experiences from a relationship as the end goal. But this isn't real love. With the mindset of seeking pornography it really interrupts your ability to love people and get closer to people. By getting over our addiction, we can heal and remember how to love again. Let's keep going!
Failed again today....I did start ok... I need a direct accountability partner, I think....this would help me. So I am hetero, older 62 but not dead, in good shape, but this addiction is a problem for me....it is costing me work time and money, and I can not go on this way. Thanks
Day 3 Aiming for 7 days. Everything is going smooth. I'm getting out of the den. Its a wonderful world.
Relapsed just now. Back at day 0. Was on a 5 day clean streak.. should have seen the relapse coming as I was peaking at porn last night before bed and earlier today. It was a really really boring and unsatisfying feeling when I relapsed, it's like I didn't want to but something in me just said I should do it. Anyway no point complaining. Back to attempting this once again. Sorry to let you guys down, and ofcourse myself
Day 6. I am struggling with procrastination. I have too much faith in my ability to memorize and this results in me putting studying off.
Rough, I can empathize on the junk food front. Good luck. I can pig out on the weekends and struggle to eat veggies sometimes but my stomach feels much better afterwards. I've been working out on and off for years, not an expert by any means. It's worth the time and the effort. There will likely be a transition period where you figure out a routine and/or develop the skills needed to effectively exercise without hurting yourself and getting the results you're looking for. Day 3 I'm feeling a bit tired, good overall. Work is work. Looking forward to the holidays.
I'm finishing day 27* now, and in the morning and afternoon I stayed really positive and motivated. And I'm getting more into the workout stuff, I hadn't planned to exercise today but did it anyways, I need to start building the habit. My body has pain but it's temporary, the glory will be long-term! However, I don't know if it was that... I saw some other persons with more aesthetic bodies today, like they have been crushing the gym for years by now and well I felt sad that I didn't start when I should have. It's kinda and envious feeling, but I can't stop it... I know I can get similar results if I do the hard work from now on, but I'm really impatient with everything. I have to take one step at a time, eventually I will get there, yes. Oh and now that I remember I started to feel unmotivated when tried to solve some homework and couldn't do anything. And since then I've been feeling low... and my procrastination problem doesn't help. But I have to be strong and I'll get through this, it's not over until I win and I'll succeed. Nothing is going to stop me, please send strength and see you tomorrow guys, I won't relapse!
Completely relapsed after 21 days. In a very terrible way. Destroyed not gonna lie. But i will pick myself back up..
I feel you on the impatience man, gotta just focus on the process and being consistent and the results will come automatically. Stay strong man you got this I believe in you 21 Days is a great streak! Next time will be even longer. Learn from it and get back on the train bro, you are stronger than this addiction 14 days today, yesterday was hard as I was basically home alone the whole day. Two more weeks till I start my new job, and while I won't really have free time anymore things will get much better for me. Just gotta push through those last days.
Just got through day 29! A few temptations today, but determined to keep on going and see this through. Let's not give up everyone, and keep on going! It is hard, but that's because there is so much transformation taking place. Let's celebrate our courage and take back our lives.