Dealing with fear, anxiety, loneliness and withdrawal symptoms

I don't know how to deal with it, either. Except exercise, meditate, take it day by day, and what have you.

 

Well, what was your own experience. You did nearly 6 months PMO free before and you finished up without any of these things. So, when did they improve and how did you cope last time? Because whatever you did, it was obviously successful. You have the answers to all the questions above, just cast your mind back.

 

When i have them.
I just think of them as my minds trick to go back to the old pattern. I just ignore those emotions and keep up with the streak.

 

No problem. Here is something you wrote previously: http://www.nofap.com/forum/index.php?threads/my-experience-of-90-days-freedom-from-pmo.26299/

Hii friends, I completed 90 days of rebooting experience. it is pretty amazing that I completed 90+ days as I was not knowing that i have this much strength

I will be giving following suggestions regarding urges:

1. It is much difficult in first 30-40 days and if you move beyond that point, rest 50-60 days are cakewalk.
2. Try not to fight the urges, ignore them if possible or simply observe them if you are not able to ignore them, but do not do what they are saying you to do. You will feel good next morning.
3. keeping yourself busy helps.
4. Read success stories on nofap.org.

Benefits which I have observed are following (No, I haven't received any superpowers):

1. Reduced social anxiety
2. Increased confidence
3. Much less mood swings
4. Healthier skin and brighter eyes

My future plans are to continue my abstinence from PMO, as life without PMO feels good to live.

 

I'm roughly quoting a member called William "For addicts the thought of never relapsing seems like the impossible thought. Thats exactly what you have to embrace. Embrace the impossible thought." This has helped me a lot. You are strong enough to withstand the " anxiety, depression, fear and a total lack of self confidence," and it will always pass in the end and you will feel stronger for getting through it. Be thankful for the weak moments, learn to love the withdrawals. You have to fight through them to get to the other side of the pain.

 

Hey guys--just starting today. I think a lot of my addiction has to do with general isolation/fear/anxiety. I go to PMO for an escape from it all rather than facing it and working through it. In the past I've gone stretches of months--years without watching porn, but never longer than a few weeks with out Ming. I'm just realizing now how important it is to eliminate all lust and browsing for pictures or fantasizing since that just builds me up for a fall. I'm really glad for this community--gives me hope that a better life lies ahead!