Never got around to my intro before

Hello Fapstronauts,

I joined the forum about a month and a half ago but never got around to introducing myself. I think I was still figuring out what I wanted to say, even though I have been pretty open about my story in my reboot log here. A part of me just didn't want to be judged I guess.

I am almost halfway to my goal of 90 days hardmode reboot. I feel I may need to do it a little longer as I still find myself fantasising about women that I want to sleep with but not actually making any moves to pursue them, I have recently added that to my parameters for my 90 day challenge. My self-confidence is slowly returning as I am on this NoFap journey. I was flatlining for a while up until the start of this week, the morning wood of my younger days seems to be returning.

I also had other addiction issues such as cigarettes and pot. I knocked them all out of my life one by one. It started with NoFap (44 days, ironically on July 4th), then no pot (20 days), then I took a break (still am) from alcohol to reduce the chances of me lighting up a cigarette (29 days). After a few attempts in previous years, I am glad to say that I have finally kicked the habit : ) (Never Take Another Puff!) I was sick of being a slave to my impulses and decided that this was the right move for me. For me to be the best version of myself possible.

The first few weeks were very difficult but I braved it through, dealing with the cravings one by one and strengthening myself for anything that life throws at me. I realised that I was only hurting myself by staying stuck in destructive behavioural patterns and unhealthy lifestyle choices. I feel that in the time that I have quit all my addictions, life has definitely tested my will and I can proudly say that I have not resorted to my old patterns of behaviour that would not allow me to move on with my life in a healthy way.

I have come to accept my past for what it is, by not trying to judge it in any way. But moving forward with my life by better understanding the reasons for my destructive behavioural patterns and resolving them once and for all.

I am glad that I found the NoFap community, you guys have been very supportive! It also gave me perspective to see that others had gone through similar circumstances in their lives and that I wasn't the only one negatively affected by PMO. Stay strong fellow Fapstronauts!

Remember that your brain has neuroplasticity, which means given the appropriate time and care it can and will rewire itself to your factory settings! Hence the term reboot is appropriately used by the NoFap team.

While I'm no expert, a few things did help me understand the psychological and physiological effects of prolonged exposure to PMOing and how to overcome them.

The secret to self control | Jonathan Bricker (I also used the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to quit all my other addictions!)


Science of NoFap [SFW]


The great porn experiment | Gary Wilson


Why I stopped watching porn | Ran Gavrieli


Unwavering Focus | Dandapani