35 and older accountability, Group 2

It is a good sign of recovery. Let me be the first to congratulate you on your wet dream.

 

What do you think contributed to it?

 

I got drunk Thursday night. While I recovered Friday, I was still mentally weakened on Saturday. I think thats what did it.
It started with a pic on FB of all things too. I didnt think that would get me, but it steamrolled from there. At leasr now I know. Ill take this as a learning moment.
Many years ago, I quit smoking. It took a few tries before I realized that I couldnt even have just one....even after months of not smoking. In many ways, this is the same thing.
Im not going to beat myself up. I had a 22 day streak and Im proud of that. Now its time to build on what I did right and avoid the wrong. Live and learn.
Thanks for the support guys!

 

I love that you're not beating yourself up over it. Those subtle triggers are the ones that I feel I have to be especially vigilant about.

Congrats on moving forward.

 

Thank you my friend!

 

Checking in. All going pretty well. Fluctuations in libido but overall feeling well. Porn a distant memory at the moment and has no pull over me

 

My sexual energy seems to keep wanting to express it self yet I am constantly discipling myself to relax- there is a craving for pleasure through sex - there is also wisdom and peacefulness of knowing it doest really give me what i deeply want and I can renounce it for this year.

Happiness is changing its meaning. Giving up coffee (day 22) has been a miracle. Im starting to feel more alert and awake it has taken almost 3 weeks to get to feeling free from it yet not fully there, still have a little desire for it but it is getting less and less - Energy is steady through the day.

no more extremly high times and overexcitement, and no more crashing down and depression, one continual contentment seems to be the theme of the day these days

 

I have read the rules and would like to join this group

 

Is the group full ? I would like to join it. Trying to beat a decade long addiction and i would apreciate the help and support.

 

Sounds good. Also for me 1 year is the most important milestone. Anything for a year makes it so much easier to be kept for life.

 

I have read the rules and would like to join this group!

 

Sweet!

I like them a lot.

I personally Like Crown Of Victory (1yr) or Crown of Self Restraint (2 yrs) or Crown of Freedom (5 yrs)

Because it is a true victory to remain self retrained for 1 year.

I'm open for others feedback though

 

Congrats man - such a great gift to have you with us practicing this way of life.

How are you feeling?

How would you describe your different from 6 months ago?

How has this affected another area of your life and the people you love?

 

Great names brother! I like 'em all

 

Congratulations @parad0x! I need all the help I can get. Would you mind sharing a few keys to your success?? Thanks and I wish you continued success on your chosen path