Does anyone have any short phrases or mantras to ward off PMO?

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by john wheel, Apr 19, 2017.

  1. john wheel

    john wheel Fapstronaut

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    The panic button is great but sometimes that's not accessible or viable.

    Sometimes the brain is so good at rationalising why something is harmless or won't lead to PMO but actually deep down you know that's exactly why you're doing it.
    I just wondered if anyone has any simple cut-through-the-bullshit phrases to say you to yourself to stop those webs of self-deception that can spring up and blunt the sharpest blade of willpower???

    Thank you.
     
  2. Kable

    Kable Fapstronaut

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    Sometimes, you're so deep in your head rationalizing, arguing, thinking and fantasizing. You're letting your mind play- that's all good. However, you'll notice your thoughts heading towards the most innocent small idea that the wiser your knows is a trigger that has some chance of leading to PMO. If you can, shock your body with a cold shower. It'll shock your nervous system, and it actually healthy for you (Research cold showers benefits). Also, have your phone/computer background be a quote that inspires you to become the strongest you. Because whenever you remind yourself of the end goal, all that noise goes away.
     
  3. sparkywantsnoPMO

    sparkywantsnoPMO NoFap Moderator & Yeoman

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    Are you a fan of Star Trek The Next Generation?

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  4. I Free I

    I Free I Guest

    "Homie don't play that"
     
  5. Deadpool.420

    Deadpool.420 Fapstronaut

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    ''I would rather shit on myself before i decide to fuck myself''.
    Hope that works
     
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  6. tiredofbeingtired

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    "You can't stop the waves but you can learn to surf." It's not just a cheesy quote. It's tangible. You can't stop the waves but you also don't have to be knocked over by them and drown. Learn about meditation and urge surfing. Here's a great guided start: http://depts.washington.edu/abrc/mbrp/recordings/Urge Surfing.mp3
     
  7. johnsmith17

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    Man I just wrote a new thread about my difficulty at night. I just want to say thank you for this post because mindfulness meditation is the my best tool and using the audio file you posted is a huge help to me. Thank you so much man.
     
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  8. rayshunnn

    rayshunnn Fapstronaut

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    I say Psalms 23 over and over in my head. Especially in the shower cause that's the most tempting!
     
  9. J247

    J247 Fapstronaut

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    My dick is broken.
     
  10. Kable

    Kable Fapstronaut

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    love that motto haha, "chicks before pics"
     
  11. tiredofbeingtired

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    I'm so glad to hear that I helped. I too have found mindfulness meditation to be of a huge help. It's all about awareness man. It took me a while for it to fully click but realizing that I am not my thoughts and I am not my feelings and that those will simply come and go has been a huge breakthrough. They can't harm you. Just watch them and you'll see that distance.
     
  12. Runtilmylegsdropoff

    Runtilmylegsdropoff Fapstronaut

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    I throw my hands up in the air sometimes saying ayo don't pmo...
     
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  13. laris

    laris Fapstronaut

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    I am stronger than my sexual desire!
     
  14. djooko

    djooko New Fapstronaut

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    Its better to have a picture of your family or the people who loves you as wallpaper "like if they are watching you"
    but i see that the best practice to win is to quickly shutdown the laptop and have a cold shower then go out
     
  15. Tesslynne

    Tesslynne Guest

    lol so what's my female version?

    Choose his morning glory
    over an empty erotic story?

    Sex chat is a waste of time
    I'm better off having sex with a real man that's mine?

    And I guess for females INTO porn:

    They could say

    Dicks before pix?

    LOL I dunno ha ha
     
  16. Tesslynne

    Tesslynne Guest

    I dunno, I want some too.
    I sometimes listen to Bjork's Army of Me and that kinda helps or that white lines "Don't do it!" song and that helps.
    But I want mottos and mantras for this too!
     
  17. Maybe, dicks before clicks?

    You'll probably want to stay away from Nike branded items and apparel.
     
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  18. Tesslynne

    Tesslynne Guest

    LOVE your reply!!

    And also, dicks before clicks is absolutely PERFECT. Genius!

    I kinda want to share it with all the NoFap females well those who wouldn't be shocked by the word. That mantra is PERFECT for me, sums it up short and perfectly & can I add that to my signature thing on here, my status too? Please?

    YOU
    ROCK!
     
  19. Go for it. You don't need my permission.
     
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