It's getting tough

Hang in there. About a week to a month after starting there is a time of very intense urges along with increased sensitivity, which makes it even more difficult. This will pass. Stick with your plan.

 

I also have those dreams. All you can do is either enjoy them, since fapping I barely get any dreams anyway. There is nothing wrong with dreams like those. It is just your brain trying to make you go back to day 0.

 

nothing wrong with the dream but don't let it stop you

 

The NoFap equivalent of a loud stomach growl in class, or maybe a sore muscle would be a better illustration..?

Someone creative fill in the blanks. Either way I likewise have CRAZY vivid dreams, and unexplained primal feelings of attraction during extended recovery periods. But these feelings do tend to level out as time goes on.

Personally, I think you can see these events as a good omen in the short-term!

These situations wouldn't happen if you were still feeding yourself the artificial, routine stimulation from the pRon you're used to. As jarring as it may be, its at least some proof you're making enough effort in your self-improvement to have an effect even on your subconscious. Also some evidence of just how ingrained this addiction really is into our impulses and desires

 

The only way for this to get easier is to say no until the temptation goes away. You will get a season of relief and will be tempted again. Everytime you say no it gets easier. Don't give in or you will have to face the same powerful desires all over again.

 

get out of the house, and be aware of your triggers. What are the conditions when your trigger hits? Are you at home alone, bored, with internet access? If yes then get out of the house as much as you can. Go to the library, or a friends house, get around people. Week 1-3 are the hardest because your addiction and triggers are sending powerful signals. You have to be aware when the urges hits and when all the conditions hit. Avoid those conditions and environment in the time being. Meditate and grow your awareness, it will help you to be aware of the urges and not really be apart or attached to it. You can see it separate from yourself basically and remember why you are doing nofap in the first place.

 

Hold on man...first make a plan for your rest of life and follow it ..if you sit idle you will only think of these...so have clear cut idea and follow it...

 

Im on day 8 and im actually looking forward to some of these side effects i hear so much about here.

 

Keep hanging on in there. The reset phase, especially around this time is very turbulent, and the temptation will usually hit quite hard. I'm on day 18 at the moment, and things have gotten easier compared to a few days ago. Keep persisting, it will get better.

 

I think you should reconsider. I know exactly what you are doing right now. You are trying to justify something that happened, and now are completely changing your goals because your brain has convinced you that it's okay. You're wrong buddy. Do the 90 day reboot, and if you feel the same way after 90 days, then go back to it. Orgasm is meant to be shared by two people that love each other. Not alone in bed on the weekend or every other week. The brain is powerful and right now it does not want you to break away from your addiction. I strongly urge you to reconsider.

 

On day 7 but very close to using - the sexual energy seems to be bottled up in me. Any advice? I'm alone at home tomorrow morning as well, which is always a difficult situation....Help!!!

 

Totally agree with you on this. IMO mastubation is not natural, our body has its own natural ways to transfer or release the build up energy/semen.

 

Go outside, try new things, just stay away from your triggers until you relax more and more and the urge goes away.I am close to day 7 but until now no urge, my mindset can't be changed, this is it, I stopped and hasta la vista baby ) ) no more M and P.