I feel h***y as hell

[mhnmhn2021]

This is my 27th day going nofap (I mean no ejaculation of any type, because I need a mental detox).
I have been going to the library, working out almost every day, keeping a clean low calorie diet, and never stayed alone, going out to the library in daytime and being with family at night.
Right now, the thoughts are just rushing in, although I haven't watched anything bad.
I have been feeling very strong and I made more progress in almost 4 weeks than I did in a year.
Any thoughts?

 

[Husto]

Great achievment! It could be just a craving spike and it might go away if you keep active. Is there some occupation coming up where you could watch p, for example a family free weekend? It could also be that you're cravings are gravings for food because of your diet. Maybe try eating some serious food.

 

[JoeinUSA]

This is my 27th day going nofap (I mean no ejaculation of any type, because I need a mental detox).
I have been going to the library, working out almost every day, keeping a clean low calorie diet, and never stayed alone, going out to the library in daytime and being with family at night.
Right now, the thoughts are just rushing in, although I haven't watched anything bad.
I have been feeling very strong and I made more progress in almost 4 weeks than I did in a year.
Any thoughts?

It sounds like you're on the expected path. The fact that you surpassed the gravity zone (days 1-21, which keeps addicts pulled back into relapse/resets) means that whatever strategies you are using are working. it's not just by chance or a need to give it a short rest, which even addicts can do at times - and that doesn't mean recovery. So, keep up the vigilance and strategies you've been working. Also, it's expected that thoughts and urges to act will arise - this is recovery, where you brain is rewiring during such times - making associations with proper behaviors when faced with thoughts/urges, rather than addictive behaviors. This is your brain rewiring for the good, which can only happen in time of testing, not times of ease and rest. Best wishes!

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[mhnmhn2021]

Great achievment! It could be just a craving spike and it might go away if you keep active. Is there some occupation coming up where you could watch p, for example a family free weekend? It could also be that you're cravings are gravings for food because of your diet. Maybe try eating some serious food.

I think that's a great plan. A weekend out of town with no internet. BTW, I just came back from gym where I killed myself working out and then cardio. I have no desire of any kind right now. :-D
I have no desire for any kind of food, I got swiss rolls and normally I would devour them, not this time. I just tasted one and put it down.

 

[mhnmhn2021]

It sounds like you're on the expected path. The fact that you surpassed the gravity zone (days 1-21, which keeps addicts pulled back into relapse/resets) means that whatever strategies you are using are working. it's not just by chance or a need to give it a short rest, which even addicts can do at times - and that doesn't mean recovery. So, keep up the vigilance and strategies you've been working. Also, it's expected that thoughts and urges to act will arise - this is recovery, where you brain is rewiring during such times - making associations with proper behaviors when faced with thoughts/urges, rather than addictive behaviors. This is your brain rewiring for the good, which can only happen in time of testing, not times of ease and rest. Best wishes!

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Thank you, great insight. It is exactly like when addicts try to quit in the movies. Just have to let it pass healthily. I have a gym in my house, thankfully, that has helped so far.