DAY 2/30 FEELING CLEAR HEADED. I've been here before, and find about the 4th day of no PMO to be a threshold point where I get urges. I believe the key to daily success is to have structure and a planned day. Being busy negates free time towards porn or escorts. Plan your work and work your plan. GO.
Hey man... I'd suggest keeping a rational mind and keeping your eyes on the goal. I've started a new habit of meditating every day, just 5 minutes after I shower. Sitting quietly with legs folded and eyes closed I begin by concentrating on my breathing. If a thought comes into my mind I force myself to come back to concentrate on breathing, feeling the air in my nostrils and my lungs filling up and the rush of air as I breath out. It's helped me keep calm and has had benefits beyond not fapping. When I feel the urge I count down from 10, then get up and do something else. When the urge is gone I try and examine where the urge come from and how it made me feel. It doesn't always work but I think it's helped. Keep strong. If you experiment you'll find the technique that works for you. You can definitely get over this. There is power in trying and not quitting!
Day 27... Almost there! A few days to go and this goal will be achieved. But I must stay vigilant. The urge to fap is still there, simmering in a part of me I can reach and expunge. Thanks everyone for sharing you achievements and troubles. It helps me stay strong, knowing I'm not the only one battling to get there. We all have the power!
Day.7. Spent a significant of time on irrelevant things on youtube before i called myself to order and used it for what i intended it for, which is , for spiritual and mental education. Still not happy i had to take so long. Not a good sign. I shouldnt have to get to the point where i have to call myself to order. Because, the thought came the moment i opened youtube, go straight to what you came here for. I disobeyed.
Checking in ... I am now amazed at myself for my two stretches of 17 days and 18 days... Now days seem slow. But am holding fast Thanks to Soaring Eagle , to the member who translated his posts and to the member who pointed at the link. And to everybody here. I pray that I reach the 20th day then reach the 30th. Great kindred you.
Day 24 of 30 complete! Received some triggering news from a friend yesterday (pure facts- no porn, no images, no sensationalism, just facts from the real world) and had a rough morning and later rough evening. The back of my mind was telling me that 23 days was enough and it was 'time for a break'. Managed to hold on. Tied my shortest NoFap streak!