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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.
  1. Fasting
    I'm doing 3 day fast, specially becuase I want to gain some extra energy.
    I always find fasting really helpful to rejuvenate my body, brain and mind.
     
  2. Belvedere

    Belvedere Fapstronaut

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    Starting again - day 0 !

    Bit of an update on my current situation.

    Me and my girlfriend of 1.5 years have sat down and had a talk about us. And we have decided that our relationship has reached its "best before" date. It simply takes more than it gives at this point. And its been draining me for so many months. I feel very numb - but I am also sensing this huge relief. It feels like a ton of my shoulders. It's of course sad but I feel like this is a new chapter. I've been having insane days at the gym lately, and starting to believe heartbreak really is the best pre workout :)

    Now what remains is getting someone else to take over our contract for our apartment so we can part ways swiftly.

    It's been so amazing and I have learned so much from this girl - but I'm still young.

    The past is the past - and the past is not my concern
     
    Last edited: Jul 11, 2022
  3. kaerhal

    kaerhal Fapstronaut

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    Day 192

    Stressful presentation done and dusted, meaning I could spend the afternoon relaxing with my friends. We had a celebratory drink, went for dinner, and saw the new Thor movie; all in all a great way to spend the day.

    No urges again today, feeling a lot more confident about my ability to fight the battle. It’s been a while since I’ve had a really strong urge to relapse, so I’m keeping my eyes peeled to make sure it doesn’t hit me by surprise.
     
  4. zusya

    zusya Fapstronaut

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    Day 11

    Not much to say. Watched Derek in the evening. Great Tv show.

    Spent some time with my dad in the evening. He’s the best dad in the world and I was happy to be with him.
     
  5. zusya

    zusya Fapstronaut

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    Sorry to hear mate. Make sure to surround yourself with people you love. Lean into friends and family and do lots of nice things for yourself.

    Wish you all the best.
     
  6. i89rt5

    i89rt5 Fapstronaut

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    day 3 - check out

    another mostly uneventful day before I go back to work tomorrow night.
     
  7. CALM IN SUFFERING

    CALM IN SUFFERING Fapstronaut

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    33 (1 hard mode) days complete

    Not a lot of urges this day. After work I really wanted to play some video games because I was tired, but instead I just rested on the bed and after a while started to feel better and the desire got smaller so I started reading. I am still checking women out, but at the office there are less of them.
     
  8. PeaceOnEarth108

    PeaceOnEarth108 Fapstronaut

    4 days – A brave friend, Tom Bombadil, takes notice of your quest. He teaches you a rhyme to summon him if you fall into danger within his borders.

    Quest Aid – Song of Bombadil :emoji_notes:
     
  9. Anas778

    Anas778 Fapstronaut

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  10. Checking in two days.

    Yesterday I went to another city for the interview, so most of the day I've spent in the train.

    I have some urges checking out women, I should mange it. I should be on guard, always thinking before doing anything
     
  11. theonlyway

    theonlyway Fapstronaut

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    Hello everyone.

    I am opting out of this challenge. There is nothing wrong with it at all, it is great and motivating and inspiring, and it has really helped me gain a lot of insight into this addiction and life in general.

    I am because this is focused on the recovery of pmo addiction, and i am practising full celibacy, so there is a mismatch in intent. I also feel that i could very quickly become addicted to the recovery, and relapse when i finished the challenge, instead of seeing the rest of my life as the recovery, thus never reaching a goal but treating life as the goal.

    I wish every one of you an awesome recovery. May you use it to becomd the best version of yourselves.

    (I am aware that i may realise this was wrong and come back to this challenge. So take it with a grain of salt haha).
     
    Last edited: Jul 12, 2022
  12. Ready to Stop

    Ready to Stop Fapstronaut

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    I really appreciate everyone’s response to my recent relapse. I have to tell you all that I strongly considered just disappearing and not coming back in order to “save face”. I was worried you all might judge me or even that my failure would somehow be a bad influence on you all. Your responses have showed me that posting and being honest was the right call. Thanks for being so supportive.

    Urges have been super strong since my relapse but I have managed to stay clean now for a day. When the urge to look at porn comes I remind myself that it won’t actually make me feel better. It’s a lie. I will feel better for the five (or maybe 20 if I edge) minutes that I’m watching but then I will instantly feel even worse after it’s over. So far this logic has got me through. I’ll keep coming back so I will see you all tomorrow.
     
  13. Kratos_GOW

    Kratos_GOW Fapstronaut

    Day 76
    SOME SIMPLE RULES
    “In your actions, don’t procrastinate. In your conversations, don’t confuse. In your thoughts, don’t wander. In your soul, don’t be passive or aggressive. In your life, don’t be all about business.” —MARCUS AURELIUS, MEDITATIONS, 8.51

    Simple is rarely easy. But now that you have these rules, make it your duty to put them into practice— with the first item on your to-do list, with the first conversation you have, with your soul, and, of course, with the life you make for yourself. Not just today, but every day. Write that on the blackboard and don’t forget it.
     
  14. 222 days semen retention
    Day 2 water fast

    Feeling great much energy and mental clarity. Spending all day reading and studying. Perhaps some meditation
     
  15. Mazda647

    Mazda647 Fapstronaut

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    Dawn of the 1st day.

    1 day - At Buckland, Bilbo gives you Sting - an Elven short-sword made in Gondolin. It will turn blue when porn forces are around.
    Quest Item - Sting :emoji_zap:


    A new challenge, to take this challenge seriously but not too seriously. Life can be stressful enough as it is.

    Legacy Challenge: 113 days.
     
  16. Redemptionisrequired

    Redemptionisrequired Fapstronaut

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    Checking in fellowship friends, after too long of a hiatus.

    Day 0 free of PMO.

    Dark have been the last few months, but I'm happy to see many of my comrades standing strong and continuing to tackle this.

    The temptation demon never sleeps.

    It's time to return to the basics, I will climb the mountain with you all again.

    Nazgûl
     
  17. nerdy_owl

    nerdy_owl Fapstronaut

    I loved that message!
     
  18. 0 Days

    Relapsed on day 14. It started getting dangerous to abstain. As much as I'd have wished to continue, it was better letting go. post 12-13 days, I've been becoming extremely aloof, gaze becomes distant, twisted expression, zero empathy, I also feel nothing... no fear whatsoever. This means I'll be walking like a soul less being, there just isn't any empathy towards anything, anyone. I was inviting trouble, and I thought it was better to relapse than continue the state. I did do a workout and tried meditation, it didn't help. I also blasted at few people in pure rage.... I was inviting trouble. it was better relapsed.
     
  19. nerdy_owl

    nerdy_owl Fapstronaut

    37 days
    Low urges yestarday but something happend. Yestarady I saw 1 chapter of Castlevania (The netflix series) and this chapter had a lot of sex scenes, I was in the office, with some coworkes, so I was not able to close my eyes whem the sex scenes appears. Something that I did is to focus mi sigth to other point of the monitor but I saw some sex scenes. After that I know that I will be tempted and I was rigth, but with that in mind I was able to manage the urges.

    We have to remember that the temptations will be there (maybe the rest of our lifes) but we have to find ways to mantain our urges low and act when we have them.

    Today I worked out and took a cold shower.

    Keep strong my brothers.
     

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