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I can’t quit

Discussion in 'Porn Addiction' started by poqkanwxo, May 27, 2019.

  1. poqkanwxo

    poqkanwxo New Fapstronaut

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    im trying so hard to quit but I just go back to it every single day. It’s to the point where I’m depressed because of it. I need to stop but I don’t have the motivation.
     
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  2. Kotn

    Kotn Fapstronaut

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    Motivation won't get you far.

    Just like getting in shape.
    Motivation will get you into the gym the first week. But after that you will probably give up. Motivation won't prep the meals. Motivation won't help you wake up in the early morning to then run in the cold rain.

    Discipline is a better bet.

    Have the discipline to stick to a routine and make it a habit.

    Have the discipline to Strategize. Plan out your day. Limit the times throughout the day you will have the ability/urge to pmo.

    Don't trust yourself. Don't place yourself in situations that are too tempting. If I'm studying on my laptop, I go to Starbucks. I know the urge to M will be too much if I'm alone in my room.

    Explore yourself. Understand the root of your problem. Throughout my nofap expierence i have uncovered many repressed childhood memories. Some through meditation and some through journaling. These include repressed Sexual expierences and traumatic abuse. All have been important in understanding my personal issues. They have been great in helping me understand how to overcome my current day problems.
     
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  3. llortaton

    llortaton Fapstronaut

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    Meditate, for 15 minutes a day.

    Tell yourself, "I won't masturbate today."

    You also have to go outside, or hit the gym. FUCK PMO!!!!
     
  4. Kotn

    Kotn Fapstronaut

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    Don't take it from me
    Don't just take it from me. Check out this video with Jocko Willink, author and former Navy Seal.

     
  5. TimeToQuitNow

    TimeToQuitNow Fapstronaut

    You won't quit with that attitude
     
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  6. llortaton

    llortaton Fapstronaut

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  7. Angus McGyver

    Angus McGyver Fapstronaut

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    It is definitely possible to quit since I did it after 14-15 years of struggle with "moderate addiction" that ruined so many parts of my life. Much of it was probably due to the strict self-discipline I developed during many years of practice within my sport (long distance running at elite level) and University years.
    What you probably need to do first in order to gain that self-control you so sincerely wish is to replace your bad habits first, one at a time.
    For example, if you go out and binge drink every weekend, step down by avoiding the binging and instead drink only one drink or two every once in a while. Even better is to quit drinking overall. Instead, plan a hard workout on Saturdays and/or Sundays so you have a good excuse of not binge-drinking the night before. If your friends are not okay with it, they are not good friends (and you might find new ones in their place) since good friends want you to succeed and encourage you to do so. They don't drag you down ever!!

    By replacing your bad habits, you will soon experience a reboot of your brain, body and soul one bit at a time and once you are beyond a certain point, you can begin to pursue the harder challenges (such as NoFap) with less resistance than previously.
    Trying seriously with NoFap as you have plenty of bad habits in your life already is very hard and is more likely to bring you down even more. By replacing bad habits one at a time, your confidence will boost slowly and at a pace that's gradual, comfortable and well-suited for your personality. Hence, change becomes less intimidating and scary with time.
     
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