Clean April

Let me in!

 

Day 2
I Am In

 

Am tired of relapsing
April is my birthday and I know what I want for myself
I am in, may God help us

 

Im on board

 

Day 3, I'm in!!

 

I started on April 1 what I hope to be a 90 day reboot of no porn or masturbation. Glad to see others on the same timeline.

 

I’m in. I will update every Wednesday and Sunday. 9th day, PMO free.

 

I’m in. Didn’t even realize that my last day with porn was March 31.

 

Working on day 7

 

I hope that you do well brother. As a brother in arms I just thought the following concise fruit of my 2 year battle with porn addiction might help guide you through this.

I have failed countless time but right now I am over a year porn free and I want to give back. I certainly don't wish upon you to experience withdrawal or anything, so read the below post and use it well.

I have also attached a copy of my EBOOK guide to quit porn, entirely free, no marketing or bullsh"t, not trying to sell you anything. My goal is to give back only because PORN caused so much pain in my life and I don't want people going through the same crap I went through.

1- Set your date and time to stop


Set a date and time to cease masturbation to porn and carry on as usual right up to the moment you select to stop – Don’t quit cold turkey from day one, as that will make you feel as if you’re depriving yourself of something. You must particularly not think that you’re making a sacrifice. It is vital for optimal recovery.

2- Look forward
Remember – you’re not giving up anything because porn did nothing for you. In fact, it only made your life miserable. You get no long-lasting healthy pleasure from it, and it simply kept you in its belly for far too long – a slave to lust. Get it clearly into your mind: you are losing nothing, and you are making remarkable favorable improvements not only in health, energy, and money but also in trust, self-esteem, independence, and, most important of all, in the length and quality of your future sex life. You’ll enjoy being a non-porn user from the moment you go through your last session.

3- Have a final PMO'ing session
There’s nothing to sacrifice – you’re getting rid of a heavy burden. Watch your final porn video and make an irreversible promise that you will never watch another video again or view women on the net as sexual objects no matter what happens. This is the most crucial decision you will ever make because the length and quality of your future sex life critically depend on it. What’s more, you know it’s the right choice actually as you make it. You know that you made the correct decision, never even begin to question or doubt that decision, and never let anyone influence or shake you confidence in your own decision.

4- Be cool about the process
Your brain will eventually rewire from the effects of porn consumption the more you abstain from porn use, but that doesn’t signify that you will feel utterly miserable because you can’t have another sneak peek. The physical withdrawal is very moderate, and it quickly fades. Take the time to appreciate that you won’t have to deal with any pangs after successfully leaving porn addiction behind you.
Slowly but surely, reprogram your mind to function without porn because it can and always could.

5- Don't keep waiting for the moment of revelation
Do not try to avoid discussions about porn out of fear that you’ll be influenced to relapse. You must be highly confident that nothing can reverse your decision. Go out and appreciate social events right from the start and do not envy porn viewers; instead, you should pity them. Realize that they will be coveting you because every one of them will be hoping they could be like you: free from the nasty porn dependency.

No porn addict wants to see their loved ones PMO’ing which means they desire they hadn’t begun themselves. Recognize that it’s not you who are being deprived, but poor porn consumers are. They’re being denied their mental health, vitality, peace of mind, self-esteem, courage, self-worth, and freedom. If you’re ever questioned about your no PMO lifestyle, just ditch the conversation and don’t even bother explaining the long list of benefits of NOFAP. Do not cast pearls before swine.

6- Think about porn
Don’t try to resist thinking about porn – it just doesn’t work. If I say: “Don’t think about a monkey”, the first thing you’ll think about is a monkey? Just make sure that whenever you remember porn, you’re not thinking: “I am craving just one more PMO’ing session right now, but I am deprived” but instead think: “Isn’t is great that I don’t need to waste my valuable time on porn anymore and I have no motivation to do so anymore. I’m a recovered porn addict!” Then you can safely think about porn all you want and you’ll still feel no threat to relapse at all.

7- Don't sneak a peek, not even one
Never be fooled into thinking you can “sneak a peek” just one time to get over a stressful life situation. If you do, you’ll end up trapped in no time at all. Never think about it one last time; always think of the clean streak. Don’t compromise your outstanding achievement by dropping your guard down, don’t slack off. Stay vigilant and disciplined.

8- Don't go on a porn diet
Do not use porn to quit porn consumption. That will make it more complicated and painful to stop because it’ll enhance the illusion that you’re making a sacrifice. You can’t treat poison with poison. Get through your head that by going on a porn diet, you will keep the cravings alive and constantly suffer and end up very confused. You can’t heal a heroin addict by prescribing fewer doses of the substance that caused the very problem in the first place.

9- Never doubt your decision
Get rid of all the porn content and cut all possible ways porn might appear in your life again. You were already a non-porn addict when you finished your last PMO’ing session. In fact, one of the best joys of being porn-free is not having to deal with it anymore. You have put an end to your own self-imposed slavery.

10- Once free, preserve your freedom
You will soon recover your lost powers back but be on your guard not to get trapped again. If you ever think of having “Just one last sneak peek,” remember that there is no such thing, so the question you should ask yourself is: “Do I want to throw my great achievement into the dirt only to get back in the trap that I have fought so hard to break free from? a disgraced porn addict again, every day craving those perverse scenes ?” The answer is “No.” Why not? “Because I hated being a porn slave every day – that’s why I decided to better myself in the first place and become normal again.” It’s essential to remind yourself if you slack off and unconsciously drop off your guard. A little reminder every now and then works as a powerful inner suggestion and will do wonders.

 

this right here is something I also want to tame. I know it’s not right and porn has led me to those thoughts.

 

You should rather say "I abused my mind with porn and programmed it the wrong way" and Now I genuinely want to find a way to "Get my sensitivity and affection back"

There is nothing better than accountability, holding the world responsible for your misery will lead you to nothing, and will only delay getting better. Since you'll act as a victim for most of the time and you'll keep finding excuses to your thoughts and objective view of women, but once you say"I fked up and now I have to do something about it" Your mind will be open to healing.

 

Day 10. Weekends are no joke. More free time. Possibly more alone time. Less inhibition. But I made it somehow. Did eat junk food which I know is not a healthy alternative. But ultimately, junk food is another challenge for another time. I don't want anything to interfere with the reboot.