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17 days of freedom - pure bliss

Discussion in 'Success Stories' started by thirdandarmyst, Sep 20, 2015.

  1. thirdandarmyst

    thirdandarmyst New Fapstronaut

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    I have been masturbating to women ever since I can remember getting boners. I even remember lusting after girls in kindergarten but not really knowing what these feelings meant. I still remember vividly the first night I had an orgasm - it was the most incredible thing I'd ever felt and up until 17 days ago, the chase for that orgasm would control my life and become my security blanket for any negative emotions i would come across.

    I would regularly medicate with porn, especially handjob videos. I think as a young kid growing up in the late 80s/90s most of the sexy women had long red fingernails. This became a fetish for me and still to this day my weakness and biggest trigger is a woman with a good manicure. It would instantly turn me on and Id fantasize about them touching me. This would build up all day until I'd finally binge and watch porn later on.

    I'm certain that this cycle of binging and constantly fantasizing over women has greatly held me back in life. I'm 27, still living at home and not quite done with my bachelors degree. It has cost me friendships, failed musical endeavors, failed classes, failed romantic relationships, and much more. Several years ago I started to realize how drastic p and m was affecting my life when I came across Gary Wilsons Ted talk. It opened my eyes and set me on a journey to beat this thing.

    Since then, I have tried and failed COUNTLESS times. But let me tell you, every time you try, you get stronger. NEVER give up! I know 17 days isn't much in the grand scheme of things, but this is a huge milestone for me. Here are some benefits I see already:

    - waking up feeling energized and ready to tackle the world
    - girls hitting on me (one started grinding on me at a wedding last night)
    - stamina throughout the day (did a 16 hour video shoot and crushed it!)
    - more time and focus on building my career
    - better listening skills when talking to people
    - ability to look people in the eye
    - less anxiety
    - general happiness/euphoria
    - music sounds better
    - feeling hopeful

    Here's what helped me get to this stage of freedom -

    - reading the bible and asking God for help. Jesus said "if any of you looks at a women lustfully, you have already committed adultery in your heart." And i believe he was giving that warning because he knew how damaging and addictive lust can be.

    - early this year I started attending a Christian men's group every Saturday that focuses solely on porn/sex addiction. The guys ask hard questions, pray for me, and keep me accountable. This has been huge.

    - I put my phone on airplane mode whenever I get in bed. In other words, no browsing the web while your in your weakest state of temptation, on your back in bed ready to fap!

    - you're going to feel really shitty after 7-10 days (flatlining). How I combatted this was exercising, eating right, and taking these supplements -

    L-Theanine
    Ashwaghanda
    5-thp
    GABA
    Krill oil
    Chamomile

    - reading success stories on nofap and watching success YouTube videos have been huge also. I'm so thankful I found this site and it's so encouraging to have a community of people to support one another.

    - no fondling. Don't play with yourself at all. We all know where this leads.

    Anyways I just want to say that I'm so happy right now and feel like I have really started to get a hold on my life and have the confidence and hope now that this addiction will be behind me forever :)
     
  2. Congrats bro, feeling similar benefits myself and really enjoying the ride. Urges becoming less and less persuasive by the day.
     
  3. ChronicTeen

    ChronicTeen Fapstronaut

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    Congrats on your progress man!
    Like you, I've been fapping ever since I've been getting boners (and did it so much to the point in which I stopped having boners :eek:). And like you, I've felt the benefits of going a long time without fapping.

    Ashwagandha and green tea (contains L-Theanine and GABA) have also helped my recovery significantly. I suggest you try out meditation too, it really helps keep a positive and calm mind, and it makes me more satisfied with life!

    If you have any more tips on how to help recovery please let me know, I'd be happy to hear you out :)!
    Good luck and keep it up man!
     
  4. StencilBenjamin

    StencilBenjamin Fapstronaut

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  5. Reelquick

    Reelquick Fapstronaut

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    Very well done so far. Been experiencing these same symptoms myself. Keep it up!!
     
  6. g2stop

    g2stop Fapstronaut

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    great post, very inspiring
     
  7. programer

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    This is great. I was also like you. I broke up with my girlfriend due to this selfish act.
    have this in mind;
    • No cycologically healthy woman can put up with a porn addict
    • You are worthy of a romantic relationship
    • In masterbation, one does not experience the full extend of sex emotions. In short circuiting the emotions therefore, One Can be easily removed from the world of reality.
    I hope you will read my articles I posted yesterday titled " celebrating 150 days of rebooting " All the best.
     
  8. thirdandarmyst

    thirdandarmyst New Fapstronaut

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    Guys, it pains me to admit that this past Monday I broke my longest streak without masturbating. I was feeling so good! But I had more than I should have drank on my dads birthday and later that night I reactivated my dating sites (which I deleted during my reboot and greatly helped me break away). I have been masturbating to fantasy and girls on dating sites all week (just did it 5 min ago). I feel like crap and just want to be free from this prison. I'm deleting my dating profiles for good and will start my reboot fresh tomorrow. I need to remind myself that even though I slipped up, I've still made progress overall and thankfully haven't watched any porn, although I've been very close. I hate this damn addiction!
     

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