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No motivation to continue nofap

Discussion in 'Porn Addiction' started by SituBaby, May 20, 2021.

  1. SituBaby

    SituBaby Fapstronaut

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    Everyday that goes by I always have something in me that keeps reminding my of the pleasure I will get if I PMO. Even though I am able to suppress those thoughts, they keep coming back and demotivates me to continue. This cycle makes me want to quit nofap and go back to enjoy the pleasures of PMO. I am not getting any motivation to continue PMO after my 90 days of nofap which will be summer break 6/22. The lack of motivation to continue nofap is getting to me and I haven't been getting any benefits from it. I feel the same old way I used to be and it isn't motivating me to continue. Although it is training my self discipline I cannot relieve my stress and I keep getting reminded of the pleasures of PMO which isn't helping. I am stuck in this constant cycle of wanting to PMO and avoiding it by knowing it is there and doing nothing about it.
     
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  2. eagle rising

    eagle rising Fapstronaut

    Some things to consider in forms of questions:
    • Do you really want to return to that? Think about everything that takes place when you are just fapping away, not just the act itself but the life that comes with it
    • Do you really think that it will always be a struggle? Really think about it. Think about the capabilities of man (humans). Think about your brain's capability for imagination.
    • Do you really think that fapping is the the solution to your troubles? There are literally thousands of activities available to you, of which many of them do not take away from you. Rather, they empower you.
    • What would you say to a little brother, a little cousin, someone dear to you if they were in your situation? Imagine you aren't in such a position and they come to you with this.
    • Are you capable of bringing about any emotion that you want? Or is it purely up to something/someone else?
    • Do you feel like you are entitled to feel down, like you belong in this state?
    Consider these questions. You don't have to answer here if you don't want to. Just think about these and come up with more questions. Use that brain for something bigger rather than as an entity of confinement.
     
    Last edited: May 20, 2021
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  3. SituBaby

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    yeah it is kind hard, but Imma finish this journey of 90 days. Idk about after though I want to continue my streak, but at the same time I don't feel like I have the motivation to continue. I am going to start journaling my goals to remind me of what I want. I think reminding yourself of why you started is the best way to continue because it will give you a sense of accomplishment after reaching your goal and it will motivate you to continue.
     
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  4. Bromance

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    Are you actually channeling your desires into something else? Like exercise or creative efforts, etc? As has been pointed out many times before, nofap itself is not and has never been the sole cause for change. It can certainly be used as fuel for your change, but you can't just throw fuel into a broken car and expect it to go, can you? You have to get that engine running, maybe the tires need changing? Take some action! Don't just sit idly by and wait for the little day counter to reach 90.

    When it comes to myself I failed multiple times after 90 days before I started seeing some real change when it comes to my ability to handle my sexual desire, and the change is the fruit of my labors with exercise and meditation, among other things. Had nofap been my only real change then I would stand no chance of succeeding.

    Journaling your goals sounds like a good idea to me. Truly think about what it is that you want in life. Somehow I don't think going back to a life of PMO is what you truly want.
     
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  5. SituBaby

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    Yeah I know nofap is a catalyst for change, and I am going to slowly start implementing these good habits into my life slowly but surely. With journaling I feel like this is the best method to escape PMO because it gives you something to look forward to the next day with your daily improvements. I feel like if I get used to journaling with the intent of improving myself and continuing the process, I will have much more to look for than just going back to PMO again. For example I plan on exercising everyday and maybe also get into meditating and creating healthy habits that I will continue to use in my life. The only problem I see is with my sexual desires. Even though future goals are the motivation for improvement, sexual desires sometimes take over and overwhelm the motivation to continue nofap. What do you think about these sexual desires and how would you go about them?
     
  6. Rents77

    Rents77 Fapstronaut

    It kinda sounds like you want NoFap to change things for you on its own? As others stated, it shouldn't be looked as a cure that works without fault. Not to mention that re-wiring your brain takes time.

    The things you said you could combine it with - they're all in future tense. Leave the planning and start doing ;)
     
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  7. I kind of feel this, as I've actually achieved most of the goals of my life despite being a habitual (maybe twice a week) porn user. I'm learning German with Duolingo, reading quite a lot (at least 100 pages a day), keeping a diary and - although I've been slacking lately due to final exams and bad weather, exercising a lot, running 5ks. I also work part-time on weekends and volunteer for a Scout Group. Despite my current highest streak only being 13 days, I've achieved an awful lot despite this constant addiction. I don't even have a crush to work for, either, and I do chat to quite a few woman.

    All the same, porn is an addiction. Constant abstinence is easier than perfect moderation. I know that if I give in to porn, it won't just be a one time use. I'll binge it, destroy my sleep cycle and feel so demotivated all my progress will drop away. Before I know it, I'll be moving onto more extreme stuff - perhaps transwoman or gay porn. No, I may not have much more to achieve right now, but I have a hell of a lot to lose if I fall back into porn use. Sod that.
     
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  8. SituBaby

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    After these 90 days I am either going to continue or use masterbation as a incentive that I will do once a week to fuel my hard work. For example if I skip out on something important that I was supposed to do because I was lazy then I would have to skip out masterbating for that week which will prompt me to not do that again. I think the hardest part about doing something like that is keeping the once a week thing because it might turn into an addiction again which is easier to do than completely abstaining from porn. I feel like continuing, but at the same time using porn as an incentive seems cool and it might motivate me to work harder.
     
  9. JoeinUSA

    JoeinUSA Fapstronaut

    Why do you want to quit in the first place? Do you personally have any reason? Just because others may be quitting doesn't mean you have to or even want to, especially if it causes you no harm. One cannot really have motivation unless one has a reason for not wanting to do something and then sets their sights on such a goal. Don't just go nofap because it seems like the thing to do here. Why do you really want this? Or, perhaps you don't?

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  10. Beekind

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    Porn is hell.
    And hell is exciting.
    From what i have read , i believe you are missing the whole point of nofap.
    The ultimate goal of nofap is to reach a point where you are totally self reliant.
    You don't need constant stimulation to regulate your emotions.
    You don't need porn as an emotional crutch. Nor pleasure.
    You have enough internal resources to deal with anything thrown at you, but because you have always escaped to porn, you deactivated this tool/ ability.
    It is like a baby who instead of persisting in learning how to walk , got soo reliant on walkers.
    Now walkers are fine for a short period of times....
    Eventually he/she needs to learn how to walk and later run.

    That not to mention the hogging power of porn.
    It hogs all your motivation and joy , uses and abuses you , and then leads you to dark and illegal genres...
    You lose your freedom for a few seconds of pleasure and a few hours excitement.

    Go on and watch porn again.
     
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