Recent content by icebreaker p

Maybe you're right. But I think most people show signs of addiction, compulsion and other mental disorders. It's fluent. So the question is, when do you use this term. If everyone is addicted, the word somehow looses its edge, doesn't it? But I admit, we already divide between many different...

I asked because I started doing push-ups myself. When I was younger and trained kung fu I did all kinds of push-ups, even on the backs of my hands for example (I had a lot of flexibility but not much strength back then). But now I stick to simple variants of push-ups and I do them slowly and I...

I just finished this 6-part mini series, called PURE (click here for wikipedia article). But before I tell you how awesome it was I have to give out a massive TRIGGER WARNING - there is a lot of love, sex, nakedness and sexual vibes in this mini series. So think twice, if you are ready for this...

Thank you for your well informed answer :) I'll bear that in mind. Having "for the most part an healthy diet" is a good goal. Actually I'm close to it. But my final enemy here is sugar/sweets. @StoicContemplation Usually the words "addiction" and "addict" are reserved for when someone has a a...

I'm still sick at home and my media use has skyrocket: I look up the news, I watch good movies, even when I went for a walk I listened to some podcast today. It feels a little bit like old caving days. But it's time to stop. The sickness somehow comes in waves but I'm quite sure, now it's over...

Bear with me brothers ... I also realized something about recovery: what is the difference between abstinence and real recovery? This is no mystery! To recover I need to change who I am. Abstinence alone changes our brain! But in terms of personality: as long as I fantasize porn fantasies and...

Thank you for rushing to help brother! I'm sick but I stayed strong today. I feel a new power over p. Yesterday my feeling was that either I would suddenly just snap or at least it would become a heavy battle where it I would have the difficult decision to embrace pain instead of lust. The...

I agree. A small amount, that's exactly what I have in mind. And only occasionally.

Day 10 Greetings at @metamorphosed !

Thanks @PeaceOnEarth108 & @Paul S. for your answers! I feel better now. Also not so ill anymore. I agree, not to do p is the priority here and it can't be underlined enough. How much I endulge into movies or surfing is rather secondary. I'll enjoy myself a bit. But for sake of keeping things...

Good! You prioritized values and boundaries.

Day 9 I'm sick. Caught a cold. Guys, I need advice please. Tomorrow I'll get my wlan back. I feel capable of avoiding a relapse. I did a lot of soul searching in the last days and I know my reasons. However I'm aware of all those urges that also are there. But the question is: what do I when I...

You're welcome, Paul, and thank you too, for your detailed and thoughtful reaction. It's very much appreciated! I won't argue about that. Thank you for your insights. And nobody's laughing at you! Ok, let's keep reproduction out of this for a moment. Because dopamine goes beyond sex and...

Awesome thread! I already learned something. I can apply it also on how to deal with certain female friends of mine or maybe people in general.

Day 8