Personal 14 day challenge

Hey guys,

So I'm back again after yet another lengthy series of relapses. After giving it much thought over the past weeks and after seriously and consciously identifying and removing as many of my triggers as I could, I'm ready to give it another shot.

Starting yesterday I have pledged myself to not only be 14 days clean of PMO, but I've decided to also abstain from alcohol, pot and junk food (which happen to be major triggers/willpower weakeners for me aswell).

I will be using this thread as a kind of journal and also as a means of exchanging tips and knowledge with othe Fapstronauts.

Also, anyone is welcome to join me on this journey.

Cheers!

 

Hey again!

Well I've managed to make it to 3 full days without PMO. This is a milestone for me as I havent been able to get past 3 days in months.

 

Hey guys,

Made it to 6 full days without PMO.

Definitely starting to feel the withdrawal symptoms now. Irritability, fatigue, bouts of anger, frustration, mood swings, insomnia and of course, strong urges to use, are just some of the things I've started to experience the past 2 days. My brain is definitely pissed off, but that's ok I guess.

I think what's helping me resist the temptations to use this time is that I've properly educated myself on the processes of addiction and knowing exactly what is going on in my brain as a result of abstaining from PMO. All my previous attempts at quitting, I had always looked at PMO as more of a compulsive dirty habit than anything else. Now, being that I've accepted that I am in fact an addict, although it doesn't make it easier, it makes more sense. It's not because I'm crazy. It's happening for a reason. If anything, it means that my brain has begun to recognize that it is no longer being stimulated artificially anymore, and I think that means I'm already beginning to start up the long process of rebooting.