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An odd thing happened on the way to the bathroom

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by Lightningbob1964, Oct 3, 2016.

  1. Oct 3, 2016 #1
    Lightningbob1964

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    I'm at work. Suddenly I get the urge. I'm not triggered by an image or the thought of anyone or anything specific other than "I have the opportunity-go for it." The decision has been made. I can't stop. I'm arguing with myself as I walk across the factory floor. I ask myself when will I quit? When will enough be enough? I reply I have good reasons to quit but the decision has been made and I'm expecting the p. Then I think "Well, just make the decision not to." Bam! Urge gone. Expectancy gone.
     
    Lightningbob1964, Oct 3, 2016
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  2. Oct 3, 2016 #2
    steadyhand

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    you have realized that it is never a "trigger" or a thought that makes you jerk off, but it is you yourself. you decide to relapse and there is never anybody to blame for that execpt for yourself. as you are the one to make that decision.
    good job for understanding that. I took me super long to get that. many guys still don't get it.
    spread the word
     
    steadyhand, Oct 3, 2016
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  3. Oct 3, 2016 #3
    tbird

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    The brain needs your physical participation (hands) to fulfill it's masturbation addiction. You control where your hands go and don't go. Break the endless loop of MO. Think of it as starving the brain to restore it's health.
     
    tbird, Oct 3, 2016
    tbird, Oct 3, 2016
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  4. Oct 3, 2016 #4
    BenBozonian

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    I like what you said and it's so true.
     
    BenBozonian, Oct 3, 2016
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  5. Oct 3, 2016 #5
    Woody65

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    Thanks for the really helpful reminder. Easy to thing we're simply at the mercy of our urges or triggers but I need to learn to keep my hands where I can see them and busy them with something more life giving. Starving the brain to restore its health is a great concept.
     
    Woody65, Oct 3, 2016
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  6. Oct 3, 2016 #6
    Exonyte

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    Had a similar experience last night. It's literally as easy as pausing and saying "no" when the urges hit
     
    Exonyte, Oct 3, 2016
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  7. Oct 5, 2016 #7
    macscot

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    Good stuff here. 24 days for me so far, this time.
     
    macscot, Oct 5, 2016
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  8. Oct 5, 2016 #8
    Brynna

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    I'm glad you posted this because I have these thoughts all the time while I'm about to relapse and I always think to myself just stop just stop but I don't. I never thought about why I can't but I just have to force my thoughts around like you did and force my hands not to mess up. Thanks for posting this again :)
     
    Brynna, Oct 5, 2016
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