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NoFap's Official "Abstain August" Challenge!

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by Happy Gnome, Jul 31, 2016.

  1. Sign up for the monthly challenge in this thread!

    It's that time of the month again - hello and welcome to the official signup thread for PMO-Free August 2016!

    The purpose of this thread is to provide Fapstronauts with a place to share their commitment to abstaining from particular sexual behaviors throughout the entire month of July 2016. Although it is strongly recommended, posting in this thread is not required for participation.

    New to NoFap? Here are some suggestions:
    1. Learn about the website, porn addiction, excessive masturbation, and abstaining from PMO. Read through the forum to get informed.
    2. Decide if abstaining from PMO is something that you really want. If you don't buy into the process 100%, you'll probably not make it through the month. If you have decided that you would like to participate, proceed to step three.
    3. Sign up for this month by replying to this thread.
    4. Consider setting up a day counter to track your progress. Otherwise, there are a variety of phone applications and calendars available for crossing off how many days you've lasted.
    5. Create a Journal Thread and share your progress every day. Not only does this help you stay accountable, it documents valuable anecdotal evidence that will ultimately help other people going through similar situations in the future.
    6. Ask questions and get support by posting on NoFap. Come here every day and participate.
    7. Get an accountability partner.
    Would you like to participate? If so, please reply to this thread with the following information.
    • Are you not going to allow yourself to masturbate? View porn? Orgasm whatsoever? Not allowing any outlet for sexual release is called "hard mode".
    • How long do you want this challenge to last? By default it is one month, but 90 days is recommended for rebooting.
    • What are your goals?
    • Why are you doing this?
    Coming in after this month has already started?
    Don't panic - it is not a problem. Fapstronauts sign up for NoFap's events all months long. Just follow the instructions above and jump in at any time by replying to this thread.

    A PMO-free August 2016! Let nothing avail you! A quest! To discover your secret inner potential!
     
  2. sean

    sean Fapstronaut

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    Hi all,

    First thing first... the question:
    • Are you not going to allow yourself to masturbate? No View porn? No Orgasm whatsoever? Probably not going to have the chance! Not allowing any outlet for sexual release is called "hard mode". HARD MODE - BRING IT ON!
    • How long do you want this challenge to last? 90 days+ By default it is one month, but 90 days is recommended for rebooting.
    • What are your goals? PMO-free from now on.
    • Why are you doing this? To clear my mind and my life, to regain control of my decision for my life. [I don't believe we can totally control our lives!]
    Secondly, I just want to give a hat-tip to the folks at NoFap!

    Thirdly, New thread, new start...https://www.NoFap.com/forum/index.php?threads/journal-2-0-same-sex-attraction-27yo-on-a-big-journey.72710/

    Looking forward to digging deep this August!

    ~S
     
  3. aLex is intoxicated

    aLex is intoxicated Fapstronaut

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    Let's do this. Let's make August a clean year.

    How long do you want this challenge to last? First 30, pretty close. Then 60, then 90. But numbers are arbitrary in some cases, NoFap is a marathon. Not a sprint. If you can make it through one day, then you can make it today. Worry about tomorrow, when it is tommorrow.

    Goals: To never get addicted to porn amd masturbation ever again.

    I'm doing this for my own sake. My strength, and my willpower. Attraction from the opposite sex. My own health. NoFap all the way.
     
  4. ddraper

    ddraper Fapstronaut

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    Perfect timing for me to get a clean slate.

    I need to prove to myself I can make it for a long time. Going to start with 30 days no PMO (I'm a virgin so if I have the opportunity I'm going to take it) and see how I feel. My eventual plan is to make it 90 days for the full reboot.

    My goals are to get to the point where I can completely cut PMO from my life. This will give me more confidence and I won't have to walk around with the shame of PMO anymore.

    I'm doing this so that I can enter a real loving relationship with someone, which I really need, but have never had, and to have more creative energy and channel into something expressive.
     
  5. Mad Men fan :D? Should I even ask hehe?
     
  6. Such inspiration, such clarity of purpose. I will be viewing this challenge from the sidelines, cheering!

    May this month be a successful stepping stone to the next month, which can be even more successful if this one is completed well, I wish you all the best in your Challenges!
     
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  7. IGY

    IGY Guest

    I'm up for it. By the end of August 2016 I shall have completed another 90 day goal. But I hope to keep going indefinitely.
     
  8. BlackKnight

    BlackKnight Fapstronaut

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  9. avatarivn

    avatarivn Fapstronaut

    I am in. I have improved in my recovery path but I have never completed a whole month without PMO so this is just the perfect moment to complete 31 days.

    As for the questions:
    • Are you not going to allow yourself to masturbate? View porn? Orgasm whatsoever? Not allowing any outlet for sexual release is called "hard mode". Hard mode (I am better in complete abstinence)
    • How long do you want this challenge to last? By default it is one month, but 90 days is recommended for rebooting. From August 1st to (hopefully) the rest of my life.
    • What are your goals? To get rid of porn addiction and masturbation forever and ever.
    • Why are you doing this? To be a better person and to achieve all I have abandoned/never tried because of Porn
    Best of the best luck to each and everyone. Let's make August rock!!!!
     
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  10. quit4life

    quit4life Fapstronaut

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    I am taking part. I will take it far.
     
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  11. sean

    sean Fapstronaut

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    Let's do this thing guys!!!
     
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  12. Owari

    Owari Fapstronaut

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    I will participate. I have two days on me and I am particularly committed to this as school starts up.
     
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  13. Strivefwd

    Strivefwd Fapstronaut

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    Im down thanks for starting this thread. I need these challenges. Lets keep this thread active folks. Im 4 days in already without fapping hard mode.
     
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  14. Rapparee

    Rapparee Guest

    Determined to keep a month free and reach that illusive immediate goal, this time I'm going to do it without drawing attention to counting.

    Heres for a free August and eventual rest of the summer!
     
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  15. imfree131

    imfree131 Fapstronaut

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    I am in this after finishing July. I will complete 90days if I become successful at this, that is my long term goal. All big things come in small packages. I won't be doing hard mode as I have a partner. Thank you for starting this challenge.
     
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  16. 2pres90

    2pres90 Fapstronaut

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    I'm in. I was hoping there would be an August challenge. I've never been able to get past 28 so the month is the goal. I leave for a big trip on the 29th and would love to see it as a reward. Happy August!!!
     
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  17. River1965

    River1965 Guest

    I am new to this site, but I want to get started right away. I am going for no porn - starting tomorrow. Already failed today. But one day at a time.
     
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  18. DaAce

    DaAce Fapstronaut

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    Count me in for this... back in after a long break, looking forward for a change again
     
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  19. droolpillow

    droolpillow Fapstronaut

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    I'm in. I'm new to the site and currently on Day 7. Will parlay that into August Challenge. Struggle is real, but I am going to fight on.
     
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