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In my experience NoFap works better than 12 step programs

Discussion in 'Success Stories' started by TheGambler, Oct 13, 2019.

  1. TheGambler

    TheGambler Fapstronaut

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    I can honestly say this site is giving me the information I need to want to remain abstinent from pornography and masturbation. In the past I had tried the spiritual way; whether it was church, AA, SAA, etc. Guilt trips, shame, the disease concept and all that bullshit didn't touch my ego's ability to not take responsibility for what in the end are MY decisions.

    Now, that's not to say that the 12 step program isn't mildly effective for recovery from alcoholism/drug addiction(top estimates say about 5-10%) not counting the 20% claim from early AA history.

    Over the past few months, I've moved out of my parents house and into a place I financed, reconnected with my best friend from childhood, started classes for HVAC and doing really well in them. I've also been doing the breath work Wim Hof started.

    I know that any time I want to view porn it is a desire that absolutely no one but I can control. Personal responsibility wins against every excuse I've ever had.
     
  2. Nicko Stretch

    Nicko Stretch Fapstronaut

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    I agree. I am a logical thinker and need to understand the science to be able to believe something.
    It sounds like you are doing really well in working towards the things that are really meaningful to you. Well done!
     

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