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Hello guys! Super new here, I hope this is a start of something remarkable!

Discussion in 'New to NoFap' started by Phatso5402, Jun 14, 2018.

  1. Phatso5402

    Phatso5402 Fapstronaut

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    Hey guys! I finally decided to join this community after 3 years of being a lurker. I have decided to finally make a change and to really make my decision matter, I'll have to follow the steps of people who succeeded. I hope to find a lot of inspiration by joining this community, and to feel a sense of responsibility to change for myself and my family. I don't want to go back and give in the depressing life of a porn addict. Today is the day I make a change, I don't know how this will turn out but I'm sure my effort won't go to waste. I'd like to say the best of luck to all, and I hope each and every one of us will succeed
     
  2. Hi. Welcome to forum!

    Make sure you create a personal journal thread in Reboot Logs section and blog there on a regular basis. As well as just generally be active participant in various forum discussions. I recommend this to everybody new here because it's the major thing that helped me when I was first starting. Just lurking on forums, reading and learning is great. But it usually is so much more powerful to engage. It helps to keep us motivated and accountable when we are active part of community. And keeps this in front of our minds so we don't forget about importance of it and slip away in our old habits. Sharing is also therapeutic. This is a major reason why AA meetings work so good. But that was developed before internet era. These days we can get most of the same benefits online through communities like this. So don't underestimate the power of active participation.

    I would also like to suggest you to look into mindfulness meditation. It has helped me personally tremendously to learn how to deal with urges and triggers. It takes a while to get good at it and notice results, so you need to be consistent with it, but once you do it's very powerful. It has been used by sages for thousands of years to deal with various issues of the mind. And in recent decades the science is also catching up to what ancient sages have know for centuries. Meditation these days are widely used as very effective tool by psychologists for treating addiction and by neurologists for supporting recovery of the brain. It is a great exercise for the brain the same way as jogging is great exercise for the body. Check out this Ted talk, it gives a good idea of what's it about when it comes to philosophy. As far as practical side of it there is this awesome smartphone app called Headspace for guided meditations to get you started.

    Wish you lot's of strength and success in your reboot journey!
     
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  3. Phatso5402

    Phatso5402 Fapstronaut

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    Hey Serpent Of Fire! Thank you for the handful advice! I agree that we need to participate more in the community, just last night I managed to restrain myself from using my phone. I'm cutting myself from any means leading to PMO (Let me celebrate my small victory :D)


    Didn't know meditation can improve people's life drastically, it seems like a really useful practice, I'll be sure to check it out. Also, thank you for the tips and advice and pointing out where to go next. For someone new here, I highly appreciate it!
     
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  4. Gervacio

    Gervacio Fapstronaut

    [QUOTE = "Phatso5402, post: 1517202, miembro: 230055"] ¡Hola, Serpiente de Fuego! ¡Gracias por el puñado de consejos! Estoy de acuerdo en que tenemos que participar más en la comunidad, pero anoche logré contenerme de usar mi teléfono. Me estoy cortando de cualquier manera que conduzca a PMO (Déjame celebrar mi pequeña victoria :RE)


    No sabía que la meditación puede mejorar la vida de las personas drásticamente, parece una práctica realmente útil. Me aseguraré de comprobarlo. Además, gracias por los consejos y consejos y adónde ir a continuación. ¡Para alguien nuevo aquí, lo aprecio! [/ QUOTE]
    Hola buen venido.
    Ánimo imagina diario tu meta y como deseas sentirte, al no estar atado, vamos juntos.
     
  5. Mightymouse25

    Mightymouse25 Fapstronaut

    Welcome!! I wish the best for you on this endeavor. I find it usefull to read topics related to PMO, some of which you can find here on the forum. Keep busy and keep focused as well as active, its really helped me. Kudos!!
     
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  6. Gervacio

    Gervacio Fapstronaut

    [QUOTE = "Mightymouse25, post: 1519971, member: 228412"] ¡Bienvenido! Deseo lo mejor para ti en este empeño. Me parece útil leer temas relacionados con PMO, algunos de los cuales puedes encontrar aquí en el foro. Mantengase ocupado y manténgase enfocado y activo, realmente me ayudó. ¡¡¡Felicitaciones !! [/ QUOTE]
    Que bueno felicitaciones
     
  7. Welcome to NoFap!

    1. You Mind is stronger than your Addiction.

    2. Get rid of all the porn related material and restrict your access to the internet and install a porn blocker app on phone or computer.

    3.You need to start building some healthier habits like reading, exercise, painting, singing or walking in your free time which you used to waste with porn.

    People often overlook making new habits, as being comfortable is acceptable to everybody and new habits are hella uncomfortable. . But it is the key to a successful reboot
     
  8. Phatso5402

    Phatso5402 Fapstronaut

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    Thank you for the encouragement, I feel super lucky to be able to join this community. I'll be sure to follow your advice. Thanks again
     
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    Yeah, I can see that, ultimately it goes back to our old habits. We need to replace it with something better. Sometimes, it's what we do everyday that we need to change. Thanks for the tip, definitely an eye opener
     
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