NEW 90 Day Challenge - Start on Sunday 22nd May 2016

Hi guys,
Not easy for me today. At least, no urge that i can't handle but not easy.
I'm trying some yoga to focus my attention on something else.

 

Great work guys keep it up!

 

wow yesterday, Day One, was probly my best day in a long time!
I woke up jumped in a cold river to bathe, jogged, meditated, did some asana yoga, strength training.
Made a smoothie, then oatmeal, cooked all my own meals. it was awesome

 

Rock on, good sir.

 

Hello guys,
How was the week-end for you? No problem for me. Still in the challenge. Happy to have complete the first 10%.

 

Wheeww Its been tough. I have successfully jumped into cold water everyday since beginning. But Its still very difficult to stop my urges. I found though that if i get up out of beed immediately when i wake up, i have a lot easier time the rest of the day, cuz that is my sticking point.

 

I think you're right GreenLion. To replace one habit with another is a great tactic. I waking up at 6:00 everyday and go for a walk. This changes my whole day.
Good week everyone.

 

So far, things have gone well. At the same time, there haven't really been any 'opportunities' to speak of. There will be some this weekend. I will be alone for a few hours each day this weekend, so that is prime time to fall apart. If I can make it through the weekend, I will be in a good position to complete the 90 day journey. This weekend will be the biggest challenge yet. Even thinking about it, I'm not looking forward to it at all. I will find a way through it.

 

+1 fookeh. You should plan some activities outside... It's what i''m going to do. Hiking and Cinema might be good options.
This thread seems to be quite since 2 days? how are you doing guys?

 

So almost gave up yesterday. the Urge was too great. Even watching TV was hard at this point. Blocked all the channels for the rest of the days on my telly. Will update you guys. Dont give up. Its tough and hard but you will get through this.

 

Don't give up! We're all in this together - when the urge hits, go for a walk, get a glass of water, meditate, exercise - get away from whatever triggers you - you can do this!

 

I do have some plans this weekend - going for a few runs and I have a few parties to go to. I quit drinking as well (that was a HUGE trigger for me for some reason - today is day 63), so hopefully that will keep me busy and my mind off "p".

Despite all of it, I know this weekend will be a real challenge. I'll post here over the next couple days for sure.

And yes, it's been quiet - everyone else - chime in!

 

Arfff... fookeh, I'm in almost the same context. I stopped drinking too since few days. I'm not an alcoolic and I can stop drinking for long periods. But when I have a drink, it's very hard for me not to take a second one... and then a third... well, it's hard to keep control on my consumption.
And If I tell myself: "I just take one glass", then I fell very frustrated and I engage in a battle in order to refrain myself. Lately, I realise that it's more easy not to drink at all. I'm less frustrated...
That's why I'm trying not to drink as long as i'm not confortable with my beaviour/thoughts.

Congrats AnxiousBravat! You're doing great... I have big urges too but fell confident.

 

so the weekend is here and found I got mad urges to watch p today one part of me is saying that I should just give up.
but I definitely dont want to give up as i will be the one that suffers from it, apart from today hasn't been to bad really

 

Another day (well, in just under two hours it will be), and I'm doing okay.

 

This has been the hardest day so far. I am going crazy, but I'll find a way to make it through, hopefully.

 

I can say with 100% certainty that if I did not commit to this challenge it would be all over by now and I would be starting over again. Thanks to everyone for holding me accountable.

 

Nice to read you guys.

You've got a hint here... Is it because you don't like being alone with yourself or just a situation that triggers? A need for fun, killing time?
In my case, I've got cravings when there's too much pressure in my life or when i'm not satisfied with my professional activity. I think that I was looking for the dopamine.

By the way, do you know, how much time we need to suppress the need for dopamine? After 15 days are we talking about psychologic cravings or are there still physical cravings (the lake of dopamine)?

Good week-end and be strong everyone.

 

I made it through yesterday.

I went to yourbrainonporn.com and watched the 16m TED Talk on how the brain works and what porn does to you. The ED side of it was enough to motivate me to go do something productive instead of watching p

It's been 15 days which feels like an eternity but I will say I am noticing improvements, especially how much more "into" it I am with my girlfriend. Hopefully when I get to 90 days I'll have killed this habit once and for all.