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Guys, how do you cope with zero motivation, really?

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by Summer Son, Apr 10, 2020.

  1. Summer Son

    Summer Son Fapstronaut

    Especially while you are having important tasks, in a social event, your projects, exams, in your work etc? You have to do something about it, you really want to do it for your career, for your life, for your family and you really wanna pursue your passions. But you have no energy, you have no 'gas'. But you have to do, so what is your thoughts about this kind of situations? Did porn affected other aspects of your life including your motivation, concentration, discipline, energy, how to connect, how do deal with stress, your academic or career, how to fix a problem and moreover? Do you ever feel like broken somehow because of pornography addiction? And what is your technique to get back the present moment? How do you struggle with life while you have withdrawals?
     
  2. Marcus Aurelius

    Marcus Aurelius Fapstronaut

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    Absolutely. Lack of drive was a big issue for me before I decided to give up porn. When I abstain, lack of energy isn't a problem, but whenever I relapse and start binging, I start losing my energy again. Focus on quitting porn and the rest will follow.
     
  3. I cannot say I really felt any of these things (not consistently or long term) until I decided to quit porn and masturbation. That's when the reality of my addiction hit and began creating issues (yes, and opportunities) that I had never noticed before. For most people, whether they are doing PMO or not, some lack of motivation or having no gas is a reality. It's just part of the human condition. But trying to kick porn while going through these things doesn't lighten the load.
    I try - fail - and I try again. When I feel particularly down, I try to go to sleep at night feeling better about myself. To do this I find a quiet place. I admit to myself that not everything is under my control. I try to recall good things I did that day. I try to think about where I could improve. I recall some of the reasons why I need to quit PMO. I resolve to try hard the next day. I resolve to be a bit better. I never give myself unrealistic expectations or swear that I will never PMO again. I never lie. But I do try to resolve to do a little better. I hope this helps. I am sure you will get a lot of good tips. Be good to yourself.
     
  4. BeFree33

    BeFree33 Fapstronaut

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    Unfortunately, porn addiction has a great effect on impulse control and motivation. You've essentially trained your mind to chase short term immediate gratification. It physically reduced the capabilities of the prefrontal cortex, the decision-making, social, and moral compass of you're brain. The brain is malleable though, so abstain long enough and the brain can heal itself. I've seen my grades improve drastically when im on long Nofap streaks. Do some research.. look into porns effect on the mind. Youll be shocked.
     
  5. clapas

    clapas Fapstronaut

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    When I have no motivation I seek inspiration.
     
  6. watermellon28

    watermellon28 Fapstronaut

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    Are you currently doing nofap? If not, then try it and see for yourself.
     
  7. Motivation comes and goes. It sucks anyway. What you need to find is something that drives you. Something, anything where you don't need an alarm clock to wake u up. Your passion is for you, your purpose is for others. Everyone has a gift in life, but it is your job to find it. Whatever it is, world peace, animal cruelty, buying a house for your parents, I don't know what floats your boat man. Sit down and write what you like and what you don't like. Don't be afraid to sit in a room for a few hours with yourself.
     

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