Hey all, finally got 40 Days in !!! Woo--hoo !!! You can too -- anyone can !!!!!!! Some of the benefits: 1. No social anxiety; 99% of time relaxed, calm, cool; easier to be sociable. If I do start to get nervous I think, "What do I have to be fearful about?" And calm down in about 2 seconds. 2. More attention from opposite gender -- without trying 3. No brain fog; can concentrate easily. Can think clearer under pressure. 4. Increased motivation 5. More Stamina -- can hang in their longer at work (be tough) and complete projects; can work overtime, while others can't 6. No fears; high levels of testosterone = strength and don't take bs. (No one has messed with me in 52 days +.) 7. More Free time for Good things -- (not going to phony porn sites; fapping to pixels; lusting, etc.) 8. Women are becoming less & less of a priority or need. Why get married only to get sex once per month -- when I can have a nocturnal emission/really cool dream about as often?? Difficult to find a good...normal… fair-minded woman. Most are very selfish in my opinion. 9. Improved Confidence -- (online comment) "porn and masturbation lowers your self-esteem and confidence" 10. More Respectable -- (online comment) "if you resist the urge to masturbate -- a practice that is generally condemned -- you are likely to feel more respect for yourself; and others will respect you more." We all can quickly tell if a man or woman is fapping ... nervous ... weak … fearful … has shame [trying to hide something] … 10. Improved Creativity and Resourcefulness *Not all days are wonderful. Somedays are so-so ...… many are common... some are difficult due to "flat line"... But who wants to go backwards -- to weakness, shame and not respecting ourselves? You can change! You can be a stud (studette for the lassies)… Or you can choose PMO and feel like a dud. You are 100% in control -- you call the shots! Tips 1. Are You Tempted? Get up off of your buttski and GO OUTSIDE*. This BECOMES A HABIT. (A habit that always works.) * Exercise, meditate, work on your hobby, go visit a friend, walk the dog, call a relative/friend/etc, go for a drive, go buy yourself a Reward for having self discipline, etc. 2. Every (AM) I listen to an encouraging or positive message; sermon; etc. This puts a 'theme' or 'positive influence' for the day. It works very good. Sometime I do the same thing in the afternoon …… evening..... 3. If you get tired …… take a rest …….. or nap. Your brain is 'reconfiguring'... "recomputing"... 4. "Winning the War on Sexual Temptation One Victory at a Time" -- saying by Steve Arterburn. (One Victory at a time …. one day at a time.) 5. Fasting -- occasionally I will fast from food. Doing a water only fast for 1/4... 1/2 … or 3/4 days -- or longer for you hard core peoples. Fasting helps you develop & have self-discipline. You can do it !!!!!!! SUMMARY ??? "THE ONE YOU FEED MOST"
Keep up the good work! I’m only a couple weeks into my journey and I appreciate your words of encouragement.
It's amazing. I also got some of the benefits when I had a streak of 30 days, but after relapsed I lost those benefits. So don't relapsed, go ahead.
I often use the wolf analogy when giving talks at Alcoholics anonymous. I find that this group is very encouraging. I am experiencing the benefits of NoFap that you listed. Thanks for your post.
Thanks for all of the comments. Congrats on your 30 days !!! I like what you said, "So don't relapse, go ahead." That is a great point: "go ahead" or "forge ahead" to our Success !!!!!
Day two no PMO. I started again even though I've not masturbated in over 7-8 weeks. The reason I started again is because I realized I was watching porn anyway so technically it's not a strict PMO which is what I want to do now. Finding it actually quite difficult. Not MO 'ing is actually ok. I find not watching it is harder which I find strange as hell. Anyways. Let's see how it goes. But thought I'd just check in anyway
Day 3 no PMO. Feeling ok actually. Couple of movie scenes in a normal movie where nudity was there. But didn't really get me aroused. Actually feel great feeling like this as I have no inclination to fap or orgasm. Now it's just the final bit of the puzzle which is the visual aspect of porn. Doesn't feel as much as a hurdle to climb.