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Do holidays make it easier or harder to abstain?

Discussion in 'Porn Addiction' started by learning, Dec 24, 2018.

  1. learning

    learning Fapstronaut

    Do holidays make it easier or harder to abstain for you?
     
  2. Xelors

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    I say it's easier, because you have free time, and if you're alone, you're more likely to masturbate. but you can take advantage of the time in other activities, like doing exercises, meditating, fixing your house, etc.
     
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  3. Infrasapiens

    Infrasapiens Fapstronaut

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    I cannot see how the holidays can affect you in any way but I suppose it is easier doe to all the things to do.
     
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  4. learning

    learning Fapstronaut

    I am mostly alone on holidays, because I have social anxiety and avoid the gatherings. That increases the risk for me.
     
  5. Infrasapiens

    Infrasapiens Fapstronaut

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    I have social anxiety too. Instead of being nervous about urges, try to learn something new. If I were home alone, I would be able to workout more camly, I started more than a more and now I feel bad if I skip one day. Except today, I am filled with christmas food and it cannot be a good idea to workout.
     
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  6. learning

    learning Fapstronaut

    Yeah, exercising is a good idea. Exercising helps me a lot with back pain and depression. Definitely a good suggestion.
     
  7. It is definitely get's harder for me. I am much more likely to pmo when I have free time because of holidays.
     
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  8. Uncomfortably Numb

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    Merry Christmas to all.
    Please stay vigilant over this period especially if you are spending all or part of the time alone.
    Someone will always be on here if required....
     
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  9. SpoonDog

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    Harder. No work, too much spare time, occasional boredom... throw alcohol into the mix and you've got a recipe for relapse unless you're vigilant.

    As an aside, last week I was on an actual holiday in a very warm country, so I had all the above, plus scantily clad bikini babes to contend with. But I got through it simply by identifying there was a risk of relapse and mentally preparing to ensure it didn't happen.
     
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  10. Ezpz

    Ezpz Fapstronaut

    Its only harder if you don't trust yourself do be home alone, with a computer/phone etc.

    Once you start trusting yourself being at home is no issue at all.
     
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