ZenYogi
Fapstronaut
"Addiction is a disease of isolation. Therefore sobriety isn't just an absence of PMO it is connection with others." -Gabor Mate
So, first of all I want to share the basic things I did that helped me get this long streak.
This whole list is a lot to do all at once if you aren't doing at least 5 of them already. But, do not despair, just take the points you feel are relevant and add those to your life one at a time.
1. I looked at people's accounts who had more time than me and read through their journals.
2. I posted on here almost everyday and a whole lot if I was struggling with PMO.
3. Just don't touch the organ. I generally don't touch it except for bathroom or cleaning.
4. Figure out how much exposure to sexual content you can comfortably handle and don't cross that line. For me that means I don't watch porn.
5. I exercise 4 days a week and the 3 rest days I try to walk stretch and or foam roll.
6. I eat healthy and drink plenty of water. It really helps improve energy and willpower.
7. I found hobbies and at least one good person to connect with.
8. I did my best to further my career.
9. I do spiritual practice daily: started with mindfulness, added prayer and scripture.
10. I kind of go with the flow and don't worry so much. I see a therapist and do CBT worry worksheets.
11. I watch anime or nap before 3pm for my leisure activities. What are yours? Do them often
12. Sleep in a cool environment if able in whatever’s most comfortable and least likely for fapping for you. For me it was less clothes but probably different for everyone.
So that's about the eleven things I do that can more or less be generalize to work for anyone. IE: spiritual practice for you could mean practicing your religion, doing visualization of having a good day every day or even watching golf. Whatever soothes your soul.
As many of you know this is my sobriety hat trick. Meaning I've completed over a year of sobriety from substances, video games and PMO. Don't beat yourself up over relapses or whatever, no streaks perfect. Just keep it going is my best advice. Do the things that are helpful for you and don't do the things that aren't. Recovery is simple and easy when you do these things.
I basically promised myself that when I hit a year on here I'd allow myself to stay or go as I please. Essentially I'm free from sobriety cliques. Lol. I don't have to be here anymore after this post and one on my journal linking to it. Strangely I don't feel like flying the coop today. I did when I hit one year in AA and one year on gamequitters.com. But, maybe I just feel like there isn't another frontier to conquer or pursue for me sobriety wise. It's done. Like all that's left is to maintain it.
Feels weird. I guess this is what it feels like when you reach a level on an exercise and all you can do is maintain it. Because going up more weight or reps will be too inefficient for your time, energy and health. That's why I'm training to maintain at about 30 push ups or 185lbs x 3 x5 bench press. It feels a little boring right now. But, I'm sure it'll feel safe and peaceful soon enough. Very calming to know that you're kind of just resting at the top of your game. Sure people have longer streaks and much bigger benches than me. But, it's fine haha I don't mind really. So long as I can maintain good health and fitness I'm happy.
I have the life I wanted:
1. Good job
2. Good partner
3. Good health and fitness
4. Relationship with my family
5. Still working on finding a few good friends S2 Wish me luck I need it!
So hopefully by 500 days I'll have a few good friends and I can go ahead and check off my 5 point life list. Hehe.
Ommmmm I dunno if you have a question to help you on your journey you can ask I dunno how helpful my answers are. But I can try.
One more thing: Thanks for all your love and support on these forums and on the PMO recovery video calls. You were and are all invaluable resources for recovery. Sending you love and support right back 
So, first of all I want to share the basic things I did that helped me get this long streak.
This whole list is a lot to do all at once if you aren't doing at least 5 of them already. But, do not despair, just take the points you feel are relevant and add those to your life one at a time.
1. I looked at people's accounts who had more time than me and read through their journals.
2. I posted on here almost everyday and a whole lot if I was struggling with PMO.
3. Just don't touch the organ. I generally don't touch it except for bathroom or cleaning.
4. Figure out how much exposure to sexual content you can comfortably handle and don't cross that line. For me that means I don't watch porn.
5. I exercise 4 days a week and the 3 rest days I try to walk stretch and or foam roll.
6. I eat healthy and drink plenty of water. It really helps improve energy and willpower.
7. I found hobbies and at least one good person to connect with.
8. I did my best to further my career.
9. I do spiritual practice daily: started with mindfulness, added prayer and scripture.
10. I kind of go with the flow and don't worry so much. I see a therapist and do CBT worry worksheets.
11. I watch anime or nap before 3pm for my leisure activities. What are yours? Do them often
12. Sleep in a cool environment if able in whatever’s most comfortable and least likely for fapping for you. For me it was less clothes but probably different for everyone.
So that's about the eleven things I do that can more or less be generalize to work for anyone. IE: spiritual practice for you could mean practicing your religion, doing visualization of having a good day every day or even watching golf. Whatever soothes your soul.
As many of you know this is my sobriety hat trick. Meaning I've completed over a year of sobriety from substances, video games and PMO. Don't beat yourself up over relapses or whatever, no streaks perfect. Just keep it going is my best advice. Do the things that are helpful for you and don't do the things that aren't. Recovery is simple and easy when you do these things.
I basically promised myself that when I hit a year on here I'd allow myself to stay or go as I please. Essentially I'm free from sobriety cliques. Lol. I don't have to be here anymore after this post and one on my journal linking to it. Strangely I don't feel like flying the coop today. I did when I hit one year in AA and one year on gamequitters.com. But, maybe I just feel like there isn't another frontier to conquer or pursue for me sobriety wise. It's done. Like all that's left is to maintain it.
Feels weird. I guess this is what it feels like when you reach a level on an exercise and all you can do is maintain it. Because going up more weight or reps will be too inefficient for your time, energy and health. That's why I'm training to maintain at about 30 push ups or 185lbs x 3 x5 bench press. It feels a little boring right now. But, I'm sure it'll feel safe and peaceful soon enough. Very calming to know that you're kind of just resting at the top of your game. Sure people have longer streaks and much bigger benches than me. But, it's fine
haha I don't mind really. So long as I can maintain good health and fitness I'm happy.I have the life I wanted:
1. Good job
2. Good partner
3. Good health and fitness
4. Relationship with my family
5. Still working on finding a few good friends
S2 Wish me luck I need it!So hopefully by 500 days I'll have a few good friends and I can go ahead and check off my 5 point life list. Hehe.
Ommmmm I dunno if you have a question to help you on your journey you can ask I dunno how helpful my answers are. But I can try.
One more thing: Thanks for all your love and support on these forums and on the PMO recovery video calls. You were and are all invaluable resources for recovery. Sending you love and support right back
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