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10 Days in and minimal progression :(

Discussion in 'Self Improvement' started by Mike115, Nov 10, 2015.

  1. Mike115

    Mike115 Fapstronaut

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    I am approaching my highest streak of 12 days without PMO and after 10 days I'm not really seeing any improvements. The only difference I see is when I workout i seem to get a better workout in. I'm not sure if that has to do with going 10 days without PMO/MO but I am still suffering from lack of concentration,memory problems,anxiety,acne and a few more things. My main concern that I'm trying to fix/cure with stopping PMO is my anxiety and memory/concentration. I have been edging which I know I isn't good. And last night I was very very close to relapsing but thank god I didn't. I had the will power to get over the urge which was a first. Can someone tell me if/when I will start to see improvements?
     
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  2. taqwa

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    Congrats on your streaks. You are making progress. I would avoid edging! It does cause a prolonged high level of dopamine which can impair your concentration. Give it more time brother. Everybody's reboot is a little different. I wish you much success. Stay strong! Win!
     
  3. Mike115

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    Thank you and I see you're on a nice streak yourself and close to your goal. Congrats man. But I know I really have to stop edging
     
  4. Mike115

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    I haven't really done anything productive since I quit. If I could memorize things and remember what I read I would do that. But I don't see the point in sitting down and reading if I know I'm not going to remember it and if I'm going to zone out the whole time. I also havent edged in 2 days I believe which is really good for me. Hopefully that streak continues :)
     
  5. Ahmed Adel

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    NoFap is about believing that you deserve a better life so if you don't replace your bad habits with better ones then it is going to be a bumpy road. you also should try memor
     
  6. Mike115

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    As I stated, the main reason I quit/am attempting to quit is because I'm trying to fix my memory and concentration and anxiety. Once those things are fixed then I will be capable of having better habits
     
  7. The only way to improve concentration is to concentrate. As Mr cold turkey says you need to actually do something - read a book, write, meditate. Edging is gonna hinder your progress as you are still just clicking clicking clicking - not concentrating, not giving something attention.
     
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  8. Don't edge and you'll get faster and better results
     
  9. Mike115

    Mike115 Fapstronaut

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    I'm trying not to edge. That past two days I have though :(
     
  10. Mike115

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    I am trying to concentrate. Even if its on something I enjoy like a movie or TV show. I just cant do it
     
  11. volt2187

    volt2187 Guest

    You say that now but do it enough and you will be able to. I ran a marathon last month, which would have been impossible 2 years ago (literally, I was 60lbs overweight and was a couch potato), but I started training for it, ran some smaller races and before I knew it, there was the finish line. Don't get frustrated because it's hard, and don't say you can't because you can, you just have to keep at it.
     
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  12. Mike115

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    I don't really know how I can "practice concentrating" though. Like when I watch movies or whatever I am giving it my full attention but I will forget the characters names mid way through even if they just said it
     

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