Autumn Challenge [30 DAYS]

Relapsed

 

Thank you so much!! I'm flattered that you think so, and I am indeed a lucky boi - I hope my fortune rubs off on you too

I'm sorry you're struggling - the intrusive thoughts haven't gone away for me yet either, and I've gotten dangerously close to starting all over numerous times, but I've found some strategies online that're very helpful

First, the panic button. Make it a bookmark, and slam that thing with the might of Zeus whenever you feel something's not right - even if an urge seems minor and easy enough to handle, it pays not to underestimate it
Remember that the first few days of NoFap are always the hardest. It gets easier. Your brain is wired to seek PMO whenever you're bored, lonely, depressed, etc, but if you deny that urge, the itch WILL go away. Take note of when you're feeling that way, and take measures to counter anything that may come your way.
For instance, I try not to simply distract myself from it with youtube or video games or what have you - that's only a temporary solution, and may even make it worse if it contains something triggering. I accept the fact that I'm having an urge (sometimes saying out loud, "I'm having the urge to masturbate" - pretty weird, but it helps), then I remind myself why it's not a good idea to cave in. Again, panic button. Sometimes I'm thinking so irrationally that I need someone else to tell me, haha
It also helps to leave wherever you are at that moment. Going outside is great, but even just leaving the room is helpful. You may find that you only M in a couple rooms (usually the bedroom/bathroom), so avoid those places while you deal with the urge mentally.
Finally, I like to give my brain some other kind of stimulus - working out is ideal, but when that's not an option eating something works well too. Cold showers are also a great help, and very refreshing once you get used to them

Of course, I'm no expert in all this, I've only just started. I'd encourage you to seek out someone who's been doing this for a long time. In the meantime, I'm proud of the progress you've made, and wish you all the best in your reboot!

 

DAY 11 AND 12 AND 13
I may have missed a few days, whoopsie

Some EXTREMELY close calls, on each day in fact - I'm a bit worried, but very glad I didn't give in completely, and have learned from my mistakes
I find it triggering when I have to change clothes, and since I only M in my bedroom/bathroom, I'm considering going to another room to get changed next time
For that matter I should avoid those rooms altogether when even a slight urge comes on - it'll make it a bit harder to get online schoolwork done, but education can wait, it's worth it to keep this going haha

Here are some tidbits that helped pull me out of that mess:
http://i.imgur.com/ZxDxXy8.jpg
https://www.reddit.com/r/NoFap/comments/1skm3o/dont_look_at_porn/
https://www.reddit.com/r/NoFap/comments/199i82/you_dont_really_like_fapping_anyway/

 

Day 0

 

I didn’t even listen to my own advice
I copped myself up in my room and let one picture sneak in
And that was all it took to send me back to the bottom of the mountain
I was so excited to reach Day 15, and go the entire month without this
Now I feel more worthless and disgusting and numb than I’ve possibly ever felt before

Be ruthless in your fight. Don’t do what I just did. One errant glance is all it takes. Don’t give the enemy an inch.

I’m distraught, but I’ve learned a lot. I’ll come back stronger. This post really spoke to me -
https://www.reddit.com/r/NoFap/comments/2uz74o/we_need_to_rethink_the_way_we_think_about_our/

Resetting and relapsing aren’t the same. Yes, resetting is terrible, but it doesn’t nullify everything you’ve accomplished. That’s what a relapse does. I - and you - have still accomplished a great deal, and we can’t let one slip up erase all that.
You’re not a failure if you get knocked down, only if you don’t get back up again. And I’m getting back up again if it kills me. This means war.
So help me God, this is the last time you’ll see me write the phrase Day 0.

 

Day 1

 

Day 2✓

 

Day 3™

 

Day4✓

 

Relapsed

 

Day1✓

 

Day 3✓ check in

 

Checking in after 8 days! Wowie, it's been a while
I just made a dumb slip-up and faced one of my worst urges yet, but I just discovered a new secret weapon. I'd like to talk about Tetris.
It sounds bonkers, yes, but apparently it's been scientifically proven to quench urges. And wowie, science hasn't let me down this time
I got dangerously close to breaking that vow I made last time you heard from me, but for whatever reason, stacking blocks has proven very effective at stopping that! Now I have a Tetris app, and it's my go-to whenever things get scary

Many links to make up for all the days I've been gone:
https://www.reddit.com/r/NoFap/comments/2byhnk/if_youre_sick_and_tired_of_relapsing/
https://www.reddit.com/r/NoFap/comments/64q70v/how_to_actually_stop_fapping/
https://www.reddit.com/r/NoFap/comments/1u5dvw/william_shakespeare_on_lust_sonnet_129/
https://www.reddit.com/r/NoFap/comments/1m93j3/craving_is_addiction_leaving_the_body_how_to/
https://www.reddit.com/r/NoFap/comm...d_why_you_should_never_do_it/?sort=confidence
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+6:25-28&version=MSG
https://boyunderbridge.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/nopron.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ug7tDp5.png

 

Can you explain a little more?

 

Day 4✓completed

 

Day 5✓ I had a wet dream and I'm having temptations I don't know what to do

 

day 0, start the challenge.

 

Day 0