NoFap

  1. Welcome to NoFap! We have disabled new forum accounts from being registered for the time being. In the meantime, you can join our weekly accountability groups.
    Dismiss Notice

Lifestyle change needed

Discussion in 'New to NoFap' started by ReInventingTheWheel, Aug 9, 2017.

  1. Aug 9, 2017 #1
    ReInventingTheWheel

    ReInventingTheWheel Fapstronaut

    5
    10
    3
    Been on this addiction (PMO) since I was around 13 or 14 (I'm now 21) but it got really bad since the summer of 2015. So far the best I have managed is 4 days but I feel as if I haven't tried enough. That is part of the reason as to why I'm making this post. I need a complete lifestyle change & it starts now! Of course I realise that the only way to do this is with sheer willpower & determination so I've learnt that doing things like cold showers really help because they teach you self-control. If anyone has any recommendations about what to do when the urges almost physically get you off your seat & on to the laptop/phone that'd be really helpful. Cheers
     
    ReInventingTheWheel, Aug 9, 2017
    ReInventingTheWheel, Aug 9, 2017
    #1
  2. Aug 9, 2017 #2
    Deleted Account

    Deleted Account Guest

    Welcome to the forum @ReInventingTheWheel 4 days is better than 3 and 2 and none. Just keep building on it.

    This video might help you.

     
    Deleted Account, Aug 9, 2017
    Deleted Account, Aug 9, 2017
    #2
    ReInventingTheWheel and BrockDaster like this.
  3. Aug 9, 2017 #3
    D . J .

    D . J . Fapstronaut

    13,510
    8,630
    143
    My Journal
    Welcome to NoFap where you are amongst friends who are here to encourage you and sometimes challenge you but not judge you.

    The enemy is here to steal, kill and destroy. What are your current strategies for combating the enemy called PMO?
     
    D . J ., Aug 9, 2017
    D . J ., Aug 9, 2017
    #3
    BrockDaster likes this.
  4. Aug 9, 2017 #4
    QCA

    QCA Fapstronaut

    131
    124
    43
    Hi and welcome.

    The most important thing for me is to do something else with my phone than lookung at porn. For me coming to this site and writing is very helpful. I try to keep it very simple. Want to watch porn? Go write. Repeat.

    For you it may not be writing but I bet there is something.
     
    QCA, Aug 9, 2017
    QCA, Aug 9, 2017
    #4
    ReInventingTheWheel and BrockDaster like this.
  5. Aug 11, 2017 #5
    ReInventingTheWheel

    ReInventingTheWheel Fapstronaut

    5
    10
    3
    Thanks so much for the motivation, this video was great
     
    ReInventingTheWheel, Aug 11, 2017
    ReInventingTheWheel, Aug 11, 2017
    #5
    Deleted Account likes this.
  6. Aug 14, 2017 #6
    Burner1

    Burner1 Fapstronaut

    933
    7,976
    143
    Welcome!

    Here are some steps to help you right out of the gate.

    1. Share your story - how did PMO become your addiction?
    2. Visit www.yourbrainonporn.com to understand the science of the addiction so you can battle it with wisdom.
    3. Watch The Ted talk here:
    4. Set up a porn blocker on your computer and all other devices you COULD use for PMO.
    5. Get yourself an accountability partner on this site, and locally, if you have a close friend you can safely confide in.
    6. Read posts here daily and update your journal daily ( create one) - you'll understand others' experiences and how they may relate to you and be immersed in ongoing communication that we'll be daily assets for you while also helping others.
    7. Set realistic goals and add a counter to help you and everyone see your progress - small steps seem very achievable and build confidence - large ones may make you feel like it is useless. I suggest picking one day past your longest streak to date, or less if the longest "seems" unachievable at present. Setting 6 months or 1 year is way too far away if you are just starting - where as 7 days at a time lets you build 1 week, 2 weeks, etc.. YOU WILL fall, like all of the rest of us. You’ve got to get back up, dust yourself off and start moving forward again. It’s only a failure when you GIVE UP!
    8. Ask questions along the way - we're here to help each other. Nobody will judge you here - we're here to help ourselves and one another!
    Let me know if I can be of any assistance!
     
    Burner1, Aug 14, 2017
    Burner1, Aug 14, 2017
    #6

Share This Page