It was a mistake to consider minimizing the frequency

Hi Beatzeppe, I realised the same thing around 5-6 months ago. Thought that I could taper off and get it to a healthier level, like once a week maybe. Didn't work, I didn't have the willpower at the time. Having much greater success going cold turkey and interacting here.

What's you longest streak so far?

 

Like Yoda said "Do or Do Not".

 

I'm glad that you opened your eyes to the truth. We are here to encourage you along your journey.

 

If I can jump in here, yes, I got cocky after a whopping 11 days and thought sure, why not just look at some stuff. Uh huh. Wrong. Not giving up. Getting BACK UP!

 

A few weeks before I started noFap, I tried reducing how often I consume porn. Only on the weekends was my resolve. Didn't work in the slightest...

 

Same here. I always con myself back into it and then regret it. It's pretty much all or nothing for me in quitting. It's so difficult to get to the clean point, but it's epic to finally achieve. Stronger body and mind. Literally.

 

This is exactly how I tried to quit alcohol initially. Pipe dream. It took a few tries but when the motivation became real (my daughter was born) I stopped cold turkey. To this day I can't have a single drink. We all know how that would end up. It's all or nothing, Bro. One or the other. And I'm glad you've realized it. We can all do this.

Much Love

 

All of you are an inspiration. It has taken me a few years to get it. I would get okay streaks (7,10, even 23 days). One time I made it to six weeks when I was still with my ex fiance. I really loved her. But we got into a spat one weekend and I plunged right back. We have been broken up for over a year and I still am falling off. But I am more determined then ever to STOP. If I keep going, I will have no one but just my computer and fantasies. Beyond sad.

So...yep, "moderation" is a ruse. A con. It sounds great but it's the devil talking. Just go ahead and eat one apple. One little peek or so, it won't kill ya. I think we all know that leads down the rabbit hole. I know this like many of you.

I decide now, it is over. I have shed tears, gotten depressed enough over this. It's done. Keep me strong folks, but in the end I know it's up to me. My gratitude to you all.

 

We can get through this. We have to.

Much Love.