A Progressive Challenge-A different kind of challenge- all levels

Fantastic! You learn something every day. Keep striving. You are much more than your old self. We are all with you. You're not alone. If your brain wants to see pictures, you know what to tell it!

 

We'll all be honest. We support you. Like I tell everyone, please read the whole thread (takes about 15 minutes) but it's full of strategies and inspring posts by the men in the challenge. Be sure and report daily.

Hey, everyone. Be sure and welcome Nathan! Show him why this thread is the best!

 

8 days!! Over the 1 week mark! Awesome

 

That is extremely common. That is a very big factor for a lot of Guys. That is your brain using your logic centers to rationalize your action, the goal being to hook you for more days if possible. This is what we mean by binging. It is common with every single type of addiction from gaming to alcohol to drugs to fapping.

I agree that you have named the correct solution. If you relapse, get back on the horse. Don't let your dick be your boss. Some guys find out that once they can beat binging, they start having longer streaks.

Why is binging a problem? Well, one reason is that the crash and possible depression from binging is way worse, just like if you binge on caffeine and then suddenly drop it. Bam. You get angry, moody, depressed, worse brain fog, and you feel more dirty (because of more porn, which usually escalates back to the worst fetishes or even bi/gay stuff by the last session of the binge) and generally feel terrible about yourself. This is when the social anxiety hits with a vengeance. This is when guys don't want to be around other people, can't make eye contact, etc.

For me, learning to prevent the binge is what got me on track to longer streaks.

Thank you so much for posting this. I'd really like for the other guys on this thread to share their binge experiences, especially the crashes and if you've stopped the binges, how?

 

Rathi, that is great news! Now more than one week. You are over the halfway mark to your second goal. Just a warning. During the second week, some guys feel very tired and sleepy. It seems like it won't end and it will take a few days. I suddenly felt better at about three weeks but everyone is different. Just don't be surprised and don't let it ruin you. You may be a little grouchy or moody this week.

These are all perfectly normal symptoms of the reboot process. Don't worry if you feel a little sad. Those are neurochemical changes and they can hit in your brain and your stomach. On the other hand, some other guys are tremendously happy and energetic the second week. Just know that whatever it is, it's nothing to fear.

 

This is for everyone, not just Rathi. Keep your eyes away from triggers and your hands away from your pants. Easier said than done, I know. Old habits are hard to break but I know you men can do it.

 

You have this. You can resist if you get your mind on something else.

 

You are a man who truly loves and trusts his wife. It's not for any of us to tell you what you should do. It makes nofap the second hardest thing you've ever done. You were under no obligation to share this with us. We will be here to support you.

This is a lesson to all you guys as to what stepping up to your manly responsibilities can be. I have tremendous respect for this.

 

Guys, now you know what commitment is.

Some time back, I did what he's planning to do. It was hard, I'm not kidding. After the dust settled, my amazing wife was very supportive of my effort to stop.

Do you have someone close to you who would support and help? If so, consider asking for that support. If not, we're here for you.