Day 348 no PMO. Had lunch with a good friend yesterday. We were talking about our relationships with our wives and he mentioned MO and I decided to mention to him how I had a porn problem and had been clean for almost a year now. It was a big step opening up to someone. Very few people in my life know about this problem. I felt good in the moment trying to help him but now I’m second guessing the decision and wondering if he is judging me. Why does this addiction have to cause so much shame? In the end I can only control my actions. My gut (or the Holy Spirit) was nudging me to open up to this friend so I guess I’ll just trust that it was the right thing to do.
Day 2 starting from right now, guys how to counter the things from instagram, that shouldnt be seen? Which can break the streak...
Unfollow any accounts that might post triggers, select ‘not interested’ on any posts that trigger you - and if all else fails, delete Instagram.
6 days Worked a night shift yesterday and just woke up 2 hours ago. Fortunately I already slept half through day 7...bad thing is that I'm incredibly tired which puts a huge strain on my willpower. I've been battling urges since I got up. Now I'm going to watch a movie as a distraction and practice some mindfulness throughout the day. I won't let this ruin my streak.
Yeah, guided meditation is really helpful. I installed the app headspace the day before yesterday and have used it frequently since then. So far I'm really happy with it.
No it is not. First step is when you come to realize that your life, career relationship and health are falling apart and dying. Until you become aware of it quite sharply to become scared of what you have done to yourself you wont really believe others stories and advice. Are you ready to die right now? Well that would be the starting point, the first step to recovery for you just can't live the way you did before, not because someone else doing it and it's kinda cool among some people. Are you capable to do what you planned for yourself? Honestly.
Congratulations!! Enjoy the smell of freedom in Rivendell Agree x2!! We are most in danger when we aren't conscious of our actions. When we don't take responsibility and let our body act as an automat who only seeks to relieve desires. We need to be awake. Specially when we know attacks are about to come.
I'm a nurse and and shift work brings in quite a bit more money than regular workdays. I plan on changing career once I'm done with my psychology degree but until then I'll have to keep going . I don't work full time so I don't have too many nights. Still, you're right. Establishing healthy (regular) habits is really hard and sometimes it really feels like torture. Like today...Haven't relapsed but have been miserable all day.
Keep going, stay strong! My tips are, add fruits to your diet via juices and vegetables you can buy a 'salad' (I think it's the word) this mix of vegetables. Avoid using too much salt, I barely use it. And about vegetables I don't like, I tend putting them on juices as well.
We're with you! Fight with all you can. Try the panic button! It helped me yesterday. Go back and press it again until you find something you like. Also cold shower! 30 sec on cold water will help you calm your urges and improve willpower.
As of this post I am Day 10 of No PMO (Over a month of No Porn), putting me in Uruk-hai level. Been using a mixture of Meditation, light workouts, cold showers, of course my video games (except for anything with sexual content in it until I get better resistance).
