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The Lord of the Rings Challenge

Discussion in 'Events & Challenges' started by RiseToGreatness, Sep 22, 2019.

Should the Thread Title be extended?

Poll closed Jun 21, 2020.

  1. No, leave like that: "The Lord of the Rings Challenge"

    18 vote(s)
    54.5%

  2. Yes. "The Lord of the Rings Challenge: The Fellowship of Nofap"

    15 vote(s)
    45.5%

  3. Yes. "The Lord of the Rings Challenge: Rising Fellowship of Eärendil"

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  4. Yes. "The Lord of the Rings Challenge: The Journey to Mount Doom"

    5 vote(s)
    15.2%

  5. Yes. "The Lord of the Rings Challenge: The Quest of the Ring-bearer"

    6 vote(s)
    18.2%
Multiple votes are allowed.
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  1. Nov 20, 2021 #21561
    BloomWasTaken

    BloomWasTaken Fapstronaut

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    Day 1

    I hung out with someone new today, we got along super super well and ended up talking for a good few hours, so hopefully I can talk to her more in the future. Admittedly, a couple of times today I caught myself searching for triggers but I managed to stop myself.

     
    BloomWasTaken, Nov 20, 2021
    BloomWasTaken, Nov 20, 2021
    #21561
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  2. Nov 20, 2021 #21562
    Talz

    Talz Fapstronaut

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    I thankfully don't get them (although I get a lot of relapse dreams), but people don't consider wet dreams a relapse as you are not at all in control of it. You're definitely not a fraud and fighting hard.
     
    Talz, Nov 20, 2021
    Talz, Nov 20, 2021
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  3. Nov 20, 2021 #21563
    MS PBH

    MS PBH Fapstronaut

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    Day 279
     
    MS PBH, Nov 20, 2021
    MS PBH, Nov 20, 2021
    #21563
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  4. Nov 21, 2021 #21564
    CALM IN SUFFERING

    CALM IN SUFFERING Fapstronaut

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    Day 5
     
    CALM IN SUFFERING, Nov 21, 2021
    CALM IN SUFFERING, Nov 21, 2021
    #21564
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  5. Nov 21, 2021 #21565
    EpsilonDelta

    EpsilonDelta Fapstronaut

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    7 days.

    Did a lot of walking (without music, podcast or similar) and qigong practice yesterday. In the afternoon, I went to a coffee place by myself and studied some statistics for an hour, mostly for fun. After that, I got some takeaway thai-food and watched an old David Lynch movie in the evening. Basically a slow day all by myself with lots of self care, it felt very good. :)
     
    Last edited: Nov 21, 2021
    EpsilonDelta, Nov 21, 2021
    EpsilonDelta, Nov 21, 2021
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  6. Nov 21, 2021 #21566
    soldier407

    soldier407 Fapstronaut

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    Day 3
     
    soldier407, Nov 21, 2021
    soldier407, Nov 21, 2021
    #21566
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  7. Nov 21, 2021 #21567
    Rubzi

    Rubzi Fapstronaut

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    You're very welcome my friend. Always stay true and honest to yourself and uphold your promises to your past and future self. Ofcourse i couldve continued the streak but im here to change for the better and this is included. No more a peeking or perverted mindset.

    Wish you all the best this weekend and beyond!

    Day 3 -     Orc, The Dark Tower Barad-Dûr
     
    Rubzi, Nov 21, 2021
    Rubzi, Nov 21, 2021
    #21567
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  8. Nov 21, 2021 #21568
    HE^MAN

    HE^MAN Distinguished Fapstronaut

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    490 days
     
    HE^MAN, Nov 21, 2021
    HE^MAN, Nov 21, 2021
    #21568
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  9. Nov 21, 2021 #21569
    modern milarepa

    modern milarepa Fapstronaut

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    571 days semen retention
     
    modern milarepa, Nov 21, 2021
    modern milarepa, Nov 21, 2021
    #21569
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  10. Nov 21, 2021 #21570
    Ready to Stop

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    Day 272 no PMO. I’m on vacation with my family so it should be a good week but I will also get bored and will need to stay focused to not have a relapse. I have relapsed on this trip before.
     
    Ready to Stop, Nov 21, 2021
    Ready to Stop, Nov 21, 2021
    #21570
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  11. Nov 21, 2021 #21571
    PeaceOnEarth108

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    56 days – In the bridge of Khazad Dûm a strong battle is fought against PMO.

    This time I'll make it to the 90
     
    PeaceOnEarth108, Nov 21, 2021
    PeaceOnEarth108, Nov 21, 2021
    #21571
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  12. Nov 21, 2021 #21572
    RiseToGreatness

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    I´m sure you´ll make it. We´re with you brother!! :emoji_muscle::emoji_muscle:
     
    Last edited: Nov 21, 2021
    RiseToGreatness, Nov 21, 2021
    RiseToGreatness, Nov 21, 2021
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  13. Nov 21, 2021 #21573
    RiseToGreatness

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    Checking in Fellowship!!! :)

    i´m getting better from the flu, but i still feel shivers in the body and my throat hurts, so it´s better not catch low temperatures. one more day in the house, that´s 3 in a row :D. i hope tomorrow i´ll be better and get back to work. and back to the cold showers, i miss that power!! :)

    today, i´m getting light again, just doing my thing, but i´ll also clean and organize the house ;).

    Here´s an encouraging excerpt from "your brain on porn", page 76.

    Checking out brotherhood!! Love you all :)


    "Exercise, beneficial stressors

    Of all the techniques rebooters experiment with, exercise seems to be the most universally
    beneficial. It's an excellent distraction from urges, also improves self-confidence and fitness,
    and is even associated with better erectile function in men under 40.[164]

    Exercise is a solid mood regulator. Scientists surmise that it can help ease addiction because
    acute bouts of exercise increase dopamine concentrations, and regular exercise leads to
    sustained increases in dopamine and related adjustments.[165] This helps counteract the
    chronically low dopamine signalling that haunts recovering addicts before their brains reboot.
    [166] Here are comments from two people:

    I cannot overemphasize the importance of push-ups. They are always accessible, and take
    only thirty seconds or so to do a good 20. They will get your heart pumping, and will divert
    your body's attention away from those urges almost instantly. If urges still linger, do sets with
    a few seconds break, until your arms feel like they'll fall off. Then you'll be in the clear.
    *
    Lift weights. It helps. If you’re feeling self-conscious use the machines instead of free
    weights. The staff at the gym will help you if you have no idea how to use the machines.
    Exercise is known as a ‘beneficial stressor’. That is, by stressing your system slightly it
    causes it to respond with enhanced feelings of wellbeing. Some rebooters report that beneficialstressors,
    in general, can be very helpful in resetting the brain's sensitivity to pleasure. Visit
    www.gettingstronger.org for articles and research about the physiology behind exercise,
    intermittent fasting, daily cold showers, and so forth.

    The latter were once laughed off as a mainstay of Victorian theorists of manliness, but daily
    cold showers get rave reviews from many who seek a quick route to restoring lost willpower
    and increasing emotional equilibrium. Cold showers have even been proposed as a potential
    medical treatment for depression.[167]

    I'm on an 81-day streak right now, taking the coldest showers I can. My desire to escape is
    strong, but I resist, and walk out of the shower like I'm the king of the world.

    Remember, it’s about finding what works for you. If a cold shower improves your mood, and
    makes you less tempted to waste time slumped in front of a computer, then it is useful, especially
    when your body is struggling with withdrawal. It’s not a good idea to overdo anything, but you
    knew that already."
     
    RiseToGreatness, Nov 21, 2021
    RiseToGreatness, Nov 21, 2021
    #21573
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  14. Nov 21, 2021 #21574
    蘭泊８８８８

    蘭泊８８８８ Fapstronaut

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    2 Days, feeling pretty great. Uni exams are getting more and more close but I'm glad I'm taking some time for myself to meditate with long tea sessions. The more stressed I am, the more I seek out faster and cheaper ways to take my mind off the real world.
     
    蘭泊８８８８, Nov 21, 2021
    蘭泊８８８８, Nov 21, 2021
    #21574
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  15. Nov 21, 2021 #21575
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    Day 6, I've been suffering from urges all day and I had to sleep them off.
     
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    Deleted Account, Nov 21, 2021
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  16. Nov 21, 2021 #21576
    Cartographer

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    Day 5,

    Hello all and I hope that the upcoming holiday week is good for you all.

    Had a rough go and getting back on the horse. I have been running more and purchased a fitbit.

    Also, even though it is not the most productive habit replacement, Halo Infinite is out and I feel that spending time there is better than spending time on P.

    Best to you all Fellowship.
     
    Cartographer, Nov 21, 2021
    Cartographer, Nov 21, 2021
    #21576
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  17. Nov 21, 2021 #21577
    LuckyMan

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    Bring it on home! Way to go!
     
    LuckyMan, Nov 21, 2021
    LuckyMan, Nov 21, 2021
    #21577
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  18. Nov 21, 2021 #21578
    Cartographer

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    You got this man! Its great that youre able to identify those moments.
     
    Cartographer, Nov 21, 2021
    Cartographer, Nov 21, 2021
    #21578
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  19. Nov 21, 2021 #21579
    soldier407

    soldier407 Fapstronaut

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    Relapse:(
     
    soldier407, Nov 21, 2021
    soldier407, Nov 21, 2021
    #21579
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  20. Nov 21, 2021 #21580
    BloomWasTaken

    BloomWasTaken Fapstronaut

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    Day 2

    Hung out with that person from yesterday again, she lives in New Zealand (13 hours ahead of me) so we can only hang out either in the morning or at night, it sucks but it is what it is. I did admittedly had a few moments again today where I went fishing for triggers (which obviously resulted in some urges) but luckily I was able to stop myself each time. Other than that, I've been feeling a little better for the past couple of days, I'm actually dealing with urges quite well again, but now I'm just hoping it stays like this and isn't just a random temporary buff I'm getting during this winter.

     
    BloomWasTaken, Nov 21, 2021
    BloomWasTaken, Nov 21, 2021
    #21580
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