yeah been masturbating since i was 13 now 28 multiple times a day if that helps. i only started watching porn in my 20s, either way, i was never really addicted to it.
you said bypasses my anxiety? i feel like i have more anxiety now not sure when it ever leaves. i probably should get off all caffeine though, its tough.
now this is giving me some more hope since you said 180 days. i only made it to 126 last year and i was constantly edging on and off so it probably never even counted and i was just on day 0 everyday and didn’t experience no benefits besides maybe i was getting more looks by women but that’s it.
im scared of relapsing this time cause my last streak of like 62 days my brain tricked me into taking a bath and then i started pre-cuming by stretching my penis because i was so horny (so my mind didn’t count it as edging) then one thing after another i went full blown.
i just made it to day 30 today.
You should probably get to the bottom of what makes you edge in the first place. Edging is arguably as bad as actually relapsing. There are some articles about it on yourbrainonporn.com . Some of us are traumatized and use PMO as some sort of reality escape like others indulge in gaming, drugs etc. A dysfunctional social life is the problem. PMO is just the symptom. Work on fixing the underlying problems. Do your best with Nofap as well. The first rule to success is "dont relapse". Easier said than done maybe but every time you turn down the urge, your ability to resist grows stronger. Addiction bypasses the rational part of the brain and goes straight into "fuck it" mode. You need strict rules.
As far as anxiety goes I would say yes to laying off caffeine and especially energy drinks. Energy drinks fires up your nervous system in ways normal coffee just cant do. But if you are really sensitive, lay off all stimulants. Anxiety isnt all bad though. It is there to protect you against all kinds of threats, even emotional. But approaching girls is rarely dangerous. It used to be. Its probably the reason why approach anxiety seems to be in our DNA.