NoFap

  1. Welcome to NoFap! We have disabled new forum accounts from being registered for the time being. In the meantime, you can join our weekly accountability groups.
    Dismiss Notice

Should we even stop going on Youtube?

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by legolas_01, Mar 3, 2017.

  1. Mar 3, 2017 #1
    legolas_01

    legolas_01 Fapstronaut

    73
    88
    18
    I am on day 7 and I decided to block Youtube on my computer and Phone. I don't know how long I will block it but it will certainly be more than a week. As you shall know it, Youtube contains lot and lot of triggering video. I've seen videos that were almost porn and I don't exaggerate (we could easily masturbate on it). Also, when I blocked Youtube, I realized how much time I spend on it. I used to watch videos on it like just after waking up, during breakfast, when I study and before sleeping. This is a lot of time and a lot people use it as often as me or more. I know there are good and interesting content but the majority of videos are often useless. I think this time could be spend on discovering new websites, reading books or going to the gym (sometimes I planned to go to the gym, but I started watching videos on Youtube and as I was unable to stop, I just did not go to the gym). I would like to know your opinion about blocking Youtube. Is it going to far or a good idea?
     
    legolas_01, Mar 3, 2017
    legolas_01, Mar 3, 2017
    #1
    Rockyroad and I Free I like this.
  2. Mar 3, 2017 #2
    diddykong

    diddykong Fapstronaut

    346
    545
    93
    Yes I fully agree, I have massively reduced my YouTube consumption. There are absolutely tons of P subs there and the way that we consume media on YouTube is very similar to the way that we often consumed porn. A lot of porn sites also model their design on YouTube so I think even looking at YouTube can be a trigger in itself.

    The only time I use it now is if I'm looking for a very specific video and I try to close it as soon as I have finished.
     
    diddykong, Mar 3, 2017
    diddykong, Mar 3, 2017
    #2
    legolas_01 and I Free I like this.
  3. Mar 3, 2017 #3
    Gucci Gang

    Gucci Gang Fapstronaut

    130
    86
    28
    There is absolutely nothing on YouTube to watch... Nothing..........................................................
     
    Gucci Gang, Mar 3, 2017
    Gucci Gang, Mar 3, 2017
    #3
    legolas_01 likes this.
  4. Mar 3, 2017 #4
    I Free I

    I Free I Guest

    It's hard for me to stop going on Youtube through my phone since that's where I listen to all of my music . And when I am on there watching videos, I'm careful on what I'm searching for .

    * But I think what your doing is a "Great" thing . Keep At It ! *
     
    I Free I, Mar 3, 2017
    I Free I, Mar 3, 2017
    #4
  5. Mar 3, 2017 #5
    Gucci Gang

    Gucci Gang Fapstronaut

    130
    86
    28
    Download Sound Cloud, Pandora, Spinrilla, Audiomack, and Spotify instead for your Music

    Delete YouTube, and Block Youtube Website

    If you have Iphone learn about Restrictions
     
    Gucci Gang, Mar 3, 2017
    Gucci Gang, Mar 3, 2017
    #5
    legolas_01, Awakening123 and I Free I like this.
  6. Mar 3, 2017 #6
    I Free I

    I Free I Guest

    I definitely have Soundcloud and I don't use pandora anymore. I'll try out the other apps you suggested . Thanks .
     
    I Free I, Mar 3, 2017
    I Free I, Mar 3, 2017
    #6
    Gucci Gang and legolas_01 like this.
  7. Mar 3, 2017 #7
    Awakening123

    Awakening123 Fapstronaut

    2,428
    1,586
    143
    I blocked YT years ago and saving tons of times now. If I have to use it for education, I would go visit the public library or the campus library.
     
    Last edited: Mar 3, 2017
    Awakening123, Mar 3, 2017
    Awakening123, Mar 3, 2017
    #7
    legolas_01 likes this.
  8. Mar 3, 2017 #8
    legolas_01

    legolas_01 Fapstronaut

    73
    88
    18
    That is exactly how I suggest to use Youtube.
     
    legolas_01, Mar 3, 2017
    legolas_01, Mar 3, 2017
    #8
    Awakening123 and Gucci Gang like this.
  9. Mar 3, 2017 #9
    Rockyroad

    Rockyroad Fapstronaut

    225
    517
    93
    My Journal
    This is a great topic to discuss. While YouTube has never been an extremely strong trigger for me in the past, I can see how so many videos can be triggers. Then again, YouTube can be an addiction on its own. I have spent way too much time over the last 5 years watching non-P related videos. I would watch them after work, school and in between homework assignments. I wasted so much time when I could have been doing something else.

    I am trying to cut down on my time on YouTube during this process.
     
    Rockyroad, Mar 3, 2017
    Rockyroad, Mar 3, 2017
    #9
  10. Mar 3, 2017 #10
    Gucci Gang

    Gucci Gang Fapstronaut

    130
    86
    28
    I honestly don't even fap to Reg Internet Porn...

    It's all right on YouTube
     
    Gucci Gang, Mar 3, 2017
    Gucci Gang, Mar 3, 2017
    #10
  11. Mar 3, 2017 #11
    Thug Life

    Thug Life Guest

    The only reason I've used YouTube is for music and sharing it with friends. Either way you can delete it for the duration of your reboot. It's not like YouTube is going anywhere anytime soon.
     
    Thug Life, Mar 3, 2017
    Thug Life, Mar 3, 2017
    #11
  12. Mar 3, 2017 #12
    Rockyroad

    Rockyroad Fapstronaut

    225
    517
    93
    My Journal
    What I mean is that I watch YouTube purely for entertainment value, as an alternative to television. But with so many choices, time moves quickly. Then again, I use YouTube all the time for music when I'm traveling by train.
     
    Rockyroad, Mar 3, 2017
    Rockyroad, Mar 3, 2017
    #12
  13. Mar 3, 2017 #13
    Gucci Gang

    Gucci Gang Fapstronaut

    130
    86
    28
    YouTube boring as fuck to

    Addicted for years watching nothing

    Wasted so much time
     
    Gucci Gang, Mar 3, 2017
    Gucci Gang, Mar 3, 2017
    #13

Share This Page