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Its my birthday and I cried :(

Discussion in 'Loneliness' started by Scarab Beetle, Sep 29, 2021.

  1. Scarab Beetle

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    Thanks for the advice :) Can you recommend me some because I am really new to getting professional help of any kind. I am really keeping my head up only by the thought that all of this is temporary and it will pass just like you said.
     
  2. OttarrTheVendelCrow

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    I'm happy to see that you are so open to the idea of getting help. It's the first and hardest step to take in improving your life. I wouldn't be able to recommend any unfortunately as I don't know any that do international telehealth. I would try betterhelp.com. You have to be careful on this website. Make sure the person has professional credentials such as an LSW or whatever licensing credentials for psychotherapists / social workers your country requires. This will ensure that you are getting quality professional help. Best of luck!
     
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  3. Scarab Beetle

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    Thanks for the link :) I hope it will be really beneficial to me. Thanks for the added advice as well. I'll look into it as I am not in a good state right now.
     
  4. Happy Birthday my Dude! See the opportunity in every crisis. This is the moment you can see if your life is going in the direction you want. Old people might stay, they might go, but you will meet new people on your path.
     
  5. Scarab Beetle

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    Thanks for the wonderful advice :) looking for opportunities is definitely a solid thing to start with.
     
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  6. Scarab Beetle

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  7. You need something to occupy your mind with so you will never feel lonely again.
    You said you tried meditation but it didn't work out, maybe you did it wrong. Meditation calms your mind and it creates a feeling of inner peace within you.
    My friend who is living alone, and according to her: she often meditates 10 hours a day if she feels down. And she never feels lonely.
     
  8. Scarab Beetle

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    Thanks for the advice. I have been trying different meditation techniques and starting reading a book on Stoicism and that has helped me to cope with some of thoughts and feelings. Its slow but atleast its getting somewhere.
     
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  9. Gar Funkle

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    I feel ya bro, recently I decided to take a break from a friend group I was apart of for almost 5 years or so. As of late I had the feeling that not only was I growing apart from them but they were too, almost as if both parties knew the inevitable. Now that college has started they all have dissipated, and now we go our own paths. That thing about birthday calls only for your birthday hit home too. I guess thats just how these things are, we all grow apart and move on.
    The part that you spoke of the meditation and work outs not having the same effect as it used to, Ive felt with many things going on in my life too. Many of the things I used to cope other than PMO have really lost their touch and impact. The addiction is calling when you feel low, I know this too well. I can tell you've beaten it with the streak you have.
    I know I was late to the party but happy birthday bro.
     
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  10. Scarab Beetle

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    Hey brother,

    Its really the exact same thing which happened with me. I am glad to know that we are not alone in this, it gives us mutual strength to move with the support of each other. For now, I have made peace with my sense of isolation, on some days its easy and on some days its incredibly hard, but I am still here I guess so that's a small silver lining in itself. I think we can agree that there is "something" missing in our lives which is much bigger than defeating PMO, living healthy or being successful. Makes me slowly realize the difference between happiness and contentment. I think I am looking for happiness when I should be more content with what I have.

    Well, the good news is even through all the loneliness and isolation and depression, I have still been able to manage to keep up with my streak because I don't have many urges like I used to before. Its slowly gotten weak and I am able to control myself more often now. But nevertheless, I am prepared to not let my guard down because the mind can be erratic at times and things can quickly spiral out of control.

    Anyways, that should give you some level of confidence brother. You can do this, just don't beat yourself up because the struggle is different for everyone and somethings may work for others but not for you and vice versa. Thanks for the genuine wishes :)
     
  11. GodWithin

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    Felt similar couple of days ago. Actually felt like it for some time. Don't block it. Experience pain, suffer as much as you can and it will pass.
    When you feel down, remind yourself that "This is what true life means". It will never be just pure bliss and joy. Shit happens, we all get addicted, we all fuck up, we all make mistakes. Talk to yourself as if you're your own best friend and it will be better. Lift weights, walk, move - do things! Don't just sit there.
    Good luck.
     
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  12. GodWithin

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    Oh yeah and... Journal your feelings and write down positive stuff. Write what you're grateful for. Thank the Universe for giving you energy even if you don't have it.
    And it will sooner or later appear.
     
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  13. bro im sure some of your close friends care. i feel same way sometimes, but its just everybody is so busy with their own life. sadly, no one comes to save you. you are gonna make it bro

    Just self improve like theres no tmrw. ppl underestimate the HUGE amount of change that can happen in just 1 year, and they can't fathom the monumental shifts of 5-10 years. imagine if you did nofap for the next 5 years...

    just dont relapse, and opportunities will come that you never imagined. Hope you are feeling better, all the responses were very supportive and we care about you. sad anon strangers care more and show more support than real life ppl

    ur a good guy
     
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  14. Man have you tried to read Bible? It sure have milion x more power than those classic books.
     
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  15. Scarab Beetle

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    Thanks for your recommendations :) I am seriously going to try journaling this year. This is one of my main focus and getting comfortable with my feelings.
     
  16. Scarab Beetle

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    You absolutely told me what I needed to hear but didn't want to accept. That everybody is really busy with their own life or eventually they get busy in the near future. That means we are alone with our own life to live through. I have picked up some self improvement exercises. I used to practice them before as well but when my loneliness and depression kicked it in September I wasn't getting the results I was previously getting out of it, so I stopped doing them. Well, I think its time to get back on track now.

    As for relapsing, that's the one positive thing that's really going on in my life right now. My streak is going strong and I really don't have sexual urges anymore. My mind has conditioned itself back on track, atleast on lustful thoughts. Maybe loneliness and depression made me lose interest in porn as well so that's a good thing which happened to me :). Also yes its really strange how you actually get more help from strangers now than you get with actual people.
     
  17. Scarab Beetle

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    I am thinking of reading it. I am open to reading anything of any kind as long as its positive. Thanks for your recommendation :)
     
  18. Man then read Gospels in Bible. They are very positive cause there is love from God and Jesus.
    You know that Christianity teaches greatfullness and that alone is a lot to stay positive even in hard times. In the end all that matters is how we lived our lifes.
     
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  19. Scarab Beetle

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    Absolutely my dear friend. I am trying my best with practicing gratitude and I agree that it has helped me through these tough times.
     
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