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Is this a relapse?

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by GW44, May 10, 2017.

  1. GW44

    GW44 Fapstronaut

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    So today I was scrolling on a website(forgot which one) and I felt the strong urge to look up "****"; however, I looked up "anti ****" and "no ****" and i saw a provacative image( I clicked on it :( )I started to get aroused, but then I went to dinner. Keep in mind, that's ALL I looked up. Is it a relapse?
     
  2. Kolbe

    Kolbe Fapstronaut

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    In theory, no.
    But you have to keep in mind that you are trying to beat an addiction.
    If you are truly free from an addiction, then there will be no 'is this a relapse.'
    Focus on the goal rather than a set number of days and relapses.
    Your life will be so much better once you are free.
     
  3. YngwieWanksteen

    YngwieWanksteen Fapstronaut

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    Relapse for you would be porn or masturbation according to your signature.

    If you did relapse and watch porn, I imagine it would be preceded by something like you are describing in this thread, clicking on a provocative image. So in that sense, I would say you have come dangerously close to relapse.

    I think it might be more important to recognize that. Basically you have completed the step preceding relapse. And if you're not clear on this part, then you could find yourself asking "how did I relapse" in the confusion.

    Hope my 2 cents make sense.
     
  4. ethan.s

    ethan.s Fapstronaut

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    I wouldn't say you relapsed, but I strongly advise you quit flirting with that stuff. When you get a strong urge like that, focus on something else or at the very least distract yourself from it. Behavior like this will eventually cause you to actually relapse.

    Good luck, bud
     
  5. BeautyForAshes

    BeautyForAshes Fapstronaut

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    It's your subjective opinion, really. You honestly don't relapse unless you MO. Before my first flatline, I saw plenty of "provoking" images. Some days, I watched porn...actually the day before my first flatline. I think the consensus is that the flatline is progress. Don't sweat it. To some guys, twerking videos are "porn" and to some guys sexual innuendos are porn. Do you get horny watching anime hentai or cartoon porn? No? Well some guys do. Yes, it'll probably give you an urge, but it won't hinder your progress in any way. I was in your shoes once and can guarantee that it has no effect on you. Just don't make it a habit. Remember, you're (presumably) training or resetting your brain to the "real" thing, so.......
     
  6. BeautyForAshes

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    A well formulated plan may be useful to you. We each have our own individual needs and goals. Everybody ain't built the same.
     

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