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Self control depletion

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by guy209, Jun 24, 2015.

  1. guy209

    guy209 Fapstronaut

    I need a tip from you guys:

    It's time for my finals and when I study it get's really hard to control myself. I believe it has something to do with the fact that getting myself to study requires a large degree of self discipline so controlling myself on the porn side get's harder. I don't masturbate but every once in a while, especially if I study long, I go on-line and watch some photos or gifs.
    Did any of you guys had a similar experience? If so how did you deal with it?
    (Iv'e already reset my counter 3 times in the last 3 days :()

    Thanks
     
  2. NoMo_Po

    NoMo_Po Fapstronaut

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    More than likely you go and pmo to clear your mind.

    Simple solution to that is find something else to do to relax abit and get a clear head. A walk or maybe even a jog does help. Even excersizing. Just to get the blood flowing you w feel better and you will occupy yourself doing something new.
     
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  3. brickhead16

    brickhead16 Fapstronaut

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    I totally understand you, and the worst part is, the more you PMO the worse that lack of self control gets. I'm going through it right now, but I know better. First things first, it's not getting any easier. Commit yourself to not PMO. Download k9 and block reddit, 4chan , imgur, or whatever site you go on that will even give the slightest temptation. If you get it on your mind, quickly divert your thoughts. After a day of successful studying you can just think about how great the next day will be, and it always is great, cause you didnt PMO. Lastly, I recommend this to everyone and I practice what I preach as far as this goes: Cold showers! Maximum cold, no warm. doing this everyday gives you discipline and gets your body feeling fresh, removes urges. That's all i got, be strong man!
    Edit: Also what cl5k12 said, really good advice too.
     
  4. NoMo_Po

    NoMo_Po Fapstronaut

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    Another thing that may help is after a relapse don't be angry at yourself. You always see people blaming themselves. You should blame the P! If you are mad at it for making you relapse you have a better chance of hating it and being mad and actually staying away. If you are mad at yourself you just whimper around and will probably binge.

    Glad to hear you are back on track! Keep the positive mindset! Goodluck bro!
     
  5. guy209

    guy209 Fapstronaut

    Quick update:

    It seems that ever since I started this thread I manage to keep myself in check. Guess all I need to know is that I'm not alone =)

    Thanks guys
     
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  6. Kenji

    Kenji Guest

    Sometimes simple advice is best. And how about having a nice cup of tea when you get back. Or perhaps some kind of supremely healthy pick me up and give me sharp focus, very sharp, cut me deep sharp like a razor snack like a handful of goji berries with 3 grams of ground up schisandra berry downed in spring water, oh boy there I go pushing my fancies onto chappies again, I do apologize you can surely think of your own, but think organic.

    Also the key word here is discipline. Without discipline there is no self control and nothing worth having can be had.

    The longer one goes without PMO or looking at erotic and sexy media, the more power will build and you will feel more in control, most of the time, we still must do maintenance forever and always.

    Alos check out this video by Brian Johnson, he is great, he interviews alot of bestselling authors and is not your average dude. If you truly listen to what he is saying and apply it to your life, you will be awesome,
     
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  7. guy209

    guy209 Fapstronaut

    Dropped the ball again :(

    Thank for the advice. The next time I will get the urge to look at porn, I'll come back to this thread and watch that video. Promise.
     
  8. guy209

    guy209 Fapstronaut

    Cool video! Actually missing in my life most of the thins he talks about o_O
     

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