Trying this again

I have attempted NoFap 2-3 times, with the most amount of days gone without relapsing being 10 days. I’ve decided to give it another go and have been PMO free since 1st January, which means I’m on day 5 as I live in Aus. My goal is to stop watching porn and masturbating all together. I found that after a week I felt that I had more energy, I could think clearer, I had more confidence, I was noticed by women a lot more etc.

I found an app on iPhone called Brainbuddy, but that requires a paid subscription and I don’t want to pay for something that I could do for free. What is a good free app that I can use?

PS. Last time I did this, I posted each day that I was successful, is that the best way, or would doing it once per week be enough?

 

I've decided that I'll post my progress here every day.

Day 5

I'm at the end of day 5 and I haven't really had any urges to relapse. The only urge I had was some triggering images sent to me by friends, by triggering images I mean photos that can be viewed as sexual haha, but no urges to look at porn.

So far so good. Only 6 more days until I beat my previous best of 10 days.

 

End of day 6

Today was the same as yesterday but last night I felt a small urge to watch porn. Didn't give in to it which I'm proud of. All in all, this attempt seems to be easier than my previous attempts. I don't want to get complacent though and I know this is only the beginning.

 

End of day 7

I can't believe it's already been a week. I say that because I have felt very little urges to relapse. On my previous attempts I felt massive urges on the 3rd or 4th day. I'm not getting ahead of myself, though. I have a long way to go, but I feel confident.

 

Thanks man. It's easy to let the urges win. We're not here for the easy route, we want results. It sucks, even after a streak as short as 10 days like my last streak, to relapse. The reason it took me so long to try again is the same as yours. I just fully went back to porn and masturbation again. I didn't necessarily make this a New Year's Resolution, I just know what PM does to your brain and I wanted to start 2018 out right.

Good luck on your Journey, you got this.

 

End of day 8. I was productive and went to the gym. I'm also feeling subtle changes, like less awkwardness at the gym when I go by myself. Usually I'm self conscious when I'm working out, especially by myself as I usually go by myself, I didn't really feel that way today.

No urges again and I have almost beat my record of 10 days.

 

End of day 9

Nothing new really to add here apart from another day done. Pretty much the same as the last 8 days.

I feel really good about this.

 

Awesome, getting rid of everything porn related is a good idea. I don't know what a flatline is to be honest, but keep going mate, you got this.

 

End of day 10

I have equaled my best of 10 days. I feel great. No real urge to relapse apart from the first few days. I also find myself eating healthier as well, which is a massive plus.

 

This post is a little late. It's all good though, I didn't relapse, just very busy yesterday so didn't get around to posting. Officially beat my record. I had some major urges last night. I stopped myself by thinking I'll regret it after if I do it.

 

Not physical, I'd say more of a mental change. I feel more relaxed and confident in social situations. I have a habit of speaking too fast at times and slurring my words, mainly due to nervousness. I still do that from time to time, but I have started slowing down my speech a lot.

 

Day 12

Had some urges again but that’s all. Fought the urges.

Day 13

I’ll also add this here because it’s almost the end of day 13 and no real urges today. I’ll update if anything changes. I don’t think it will. I feel pretty good today.