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Should I reset, or redefine?

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by Actaeon, Nov 13, 2018.

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  1. Actaeon

    Actaeon Fapstronaut

    OK, so my Reboot is for PMO, and it's currently up to 15 days. Only, it hasn't really been 15 days PMO-free. It's been 15 days P-free, but I've had multiple slips involving MO. Specifically, I've had 3 MO slips in the past 4 days. But no P slips.
    Also, while I'm new to NoFap, this is not my first rodeo. I've tried quitting porn many, many times over the past few years, and obviously none of them stuck or I wouldn't be here. So I know, based on historical data, that once I reset (aka acknowledge failure) I typically go on a bender that lasts as long or longer than the initial period of abstinence. That's because once I'm at zero, there is no longer a good incentive - it'll still be zero tomorrow, so why not enjoy the vacation? Just think of all the porn that's been added to the internet in during the past 15 days!
    On the other hand, when I refuse to acknowledge my slips and instead decide to just keep my streak going as though nothing happened, then (historically) there are more and more slips until it is impossible to pretend I am still anything-free. Because deep down, I know that the number of days I'm using is a lie, so rigidly sticking to it doesn't really matter. Also, think of all the porn that's been added to the internet in the past 15 days!

    So I'm wondering, should I reset my PMO count to 0 days? Or should I leave the count alone, but change it from PMO to just P?
     
  2. The Lone Ranger

    The Lone Ranger Fapstronaut

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    The three letters must (in my opinion) be harmonised with your goal. Are you happy with only cutting P? Or was your attention to be PMO-free?
     

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