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Desperate

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by awakenow, Sep 7, 2016.

  1. awakenow

    awakenow Fapstronaut

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    I have not been on this site for a good few months now, but have been trying to do nofap over the months. I dunno what it is, but I've been going on short nofap streaks for almost a year now with no sign of improvement. The farthest I've been able to get was 21 days. I know that there are no real shortcuts on this path, but I am looking for any kinds of information that I may not be aware of. I don't know what to do as it seems a bit futile at the moment. I will state the lifestyle changes that I have made in the past year in order to avoid hearing standard advice:

    *I have a job that consumes a good chunk of my day...so this obviously eliminates the risk that comes with being at home all the time.
    *I have been doing Crossfit almost every day. This does help somewhat as it is a good release of energy
    *I do meditate although not for a long time. I am aware of the sexual feelings when they arise.
    *I usually spend the majority of my day out of the house on days off from work.
    *I have been writing a lot.
    *I have been reading nofap literature and trying to boost my moods with inspirational songs, posts etc etc etc.
    *Some people may suggest porn blockers. They are not applicable to me as I do not usually like porn. I am easily turned on by more simple things. It doesn't take much to trigger horny feelings.


    I am currently looking into diet changes and doing volunteer work again. Dunno if that changes much. I am also looking into a way to stay away from the computer entirely. Although this is quite difficult because I rely on the computer for communication with faraway friends and also writing.

    Overall, I am feeling hugely discontent with my life and often depressed and filled with anxiety. What I really want to do is travel and/or express myself in some way. As the matter of fact, if this continues by next year I plan on just leaving and just travel around. This structured 9-5 lifestyle simply doesn't work for me and I am close to just abandoning it entirely.

    I appreciate those of you who have read this whole emo rant. I could really use some guidance at least on the nofap part.
     
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  2. Awakening123

    Awakening123 Fapstronaut

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    Could it be that you are not really convinced that nofap will improve your life? May be deep down in your mind, you just feel like you deserve to be an addict and/or nofap is too hard or will not work. You have to be fully into the process without any doubts or hesitations.
     

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