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Does watching cam videos constitute a reset?

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by embarassedguest, Oct 24, 2014.

  1. embarassedguest

    embarassedguest Fapstronaut

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    So, I'm 15 days without porn, and while it's been hard, it's feeling great honestly. So much extra time in the day. And it's naturally caused my MO time to go down from 4-6 times a day to 1-2.

    But now I was browsing the net for some non-nude cam content to fill the craving without going to any porn sites, but I ended up scrolling by a pair or two of boobs :(

    I didn't MO to them and immediately looked away.
    But I'm conflicted on whether or not I should reset -
    I unintentionally saw some nude content (no sex acts) while intentionally browsing on a site where I knew seeing something like that was a possibility

    15 days is huge for me. I'm really proud of it. But now this has happened and I'm like "will I be able to truly feel like I made it with no P for 90 days? or will I feel worse for that making me reset?)

    Any input from my fellow fapstonauts is welcome!
     
  2. Raiden27d

    Raiden27d Fapstronaut

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    If you feel like you need to reset the timer that's fine. It's your decision to set another goal and this time stay away from sites that it's "possible" to see things that can trigger you. Stay strong. You need to make sure that you're detoxing though, and if you MO while still fantasizing about porn.. it's not going to rewire your brain the way you need it to to prepare you for a partner(seeing your last MO tracker). I would recommenced removing that entirely or be fearful of your efforts being in naught anyway.

    One thing to remember: Life is stressful. Don't make life's stresses make you feel like you need to masturbate. I wouldn't reset your counter for Porn based on seeing one picture accidentally but I would focus on removing MO as well. It's not necessary to survive, it can only be used as a temporary stress reliever with CRAZY side effects especially if you want to be open for future relationships. Some side effects are: "Death grip", fog head, lack of interest in socializing, isolation and lack of confidence. We don't need porn or masturbation to survive. Porn is also not something that needs to be replaced with lesser content( you will nurse your cravings and make them worse- instead, pick up a hobby and do something. Push back thoughts that you need to see females.) P/MO can be quit cold turkey which is probably for the best. Best of luck to you. Hope it helps.
     
    Last edited: Oct 24, 2014
  3. Dad

    Dad Fapstronaut

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    I think, if you're asking if you should reset, then you probably reset. If you don't do it, you might always think that you cheated.
    Make your own rules and then stick to them.
     
  4. Pellaeon

    Pellaeon Fapstronaut

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    One other thing to add: if you're trying to reboot, then I would consider non-nude content as still porn. It's still artificial sexual stimulation that can be binged on, it's just not as intense as full nudity...and often it's a step on the path there.

    I would suggest getting your cravings fixed by interacting with women in real life. If you think this might be a challenge, feel free to private message me and I can help suggest how to get more interaction with women into your daily routine.
     
  5. IGY

    IGY Guest

    You seem to be getting as close to porn as you can without getting your fingers burnt. This is your addicted brain rationalizing that it is OK. This once, don't reset. But if you fail to learn this lesson and embark on similar searches, then you will have to reset. You are exhibiting addictive behaviour and you have to stop it!
     
  6. embarassedguest

    embarassedguest Fapstronaut

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    You're right.

    I stretched out justifying it for 2 days and then before I knew it I progressed to being okay with a relapse because of it. Made it 17 days this time :(

    At least now I know not to let the demons of looking for provocative non-nude material allow me to relapse.
     

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