The Lord of the Rings Challenge

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

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

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Gallade_Templar said:
Checking in to report a relapse every 5 days is so tedious. I've reached a point, in fact I've been here for quite some time, when I am no longer making any progress with NoFap.
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You're probably aware of this already but keeping trying is already a good virtue. You're already creating merit and doing what's right just by trying and doing your best. If we suceed or not is not as important as keeping struggling. For the benefit of others, optimally.
 
page 1500!
once again I would just like to thank @RiseToGreatness. you've created an amazing supporting community.

I'm currently on day 2. I've decided to start waking up 30 minuets earlier everyday so I can have a littlie bit of time to work on nofap in the morning. I want to start journaling and reading more about the reboot. so far so good. this has been the best month of the year for me so far with 13 clean days to 3 PMO days. my silver line about not having a perfect clean August is that I still have enough time to have two weeks clean before the end of the month.
 
Day 17

In my mind, constantly seeing some of the adult stars along with adult scenes I have seen in the past. That is kind of unpleasant.
Yes, I want it. No not the Pron. The women. But I will resist. I still need to train my mind more.

I am wondering the more I hold on my Semen, then the more people will start hating me. For no reason! Even when I mind my own business.

"Their looking at me and they don't like me"

Don't be like this forever. Or it will be too late. Reminder to myself as well.
Keep on Fellowship!
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Redemptionisrequired said:
Checking in Fellowship friends!

35 Days Free of PMO.

Some disturbed sleep again last night, 3 hour chunks both days between around 1 and 4..stress is elevated today and so is my irritability. Urges were stronger, I still didn't give in but I really need to sleep tonight..it messes up my entire plan. I may try to nap a bit later because I have an important meeting today..and I want to be on my best leg and as I feel right now, well.. not the best.

I'm also concerned because for the next 8 days I'll be on my own at home. I do have blockers in place, that are password protected, but, there is always a concern. I want to make sure I grow from those next 8 days and keep to the path..I know it will be challenging so I ask for your support my friends. I will redouble my studies of stoicism as well.

Apart from that, I won't be doing exposure today. Just reading meditation and work. Got a nice stretch and short workout in already, just to get the blood flowing.

Stay Strong!

35 days :emoji_star2: Moria, the greatest Dwarven Kingdom, is before you. With a beard and a axe, you´re a Dwarf now.

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It sounds like you have a solid plan. Good luck over the 8 days. I have been wondering what you mean my “exposure”. Does that mean you expose your self to temptation on purpose? If so how does that work and what’s the theory behind it? I don’t think I know anything about that technique.
 
Checking in Fellowship friends!

36 Days Free of PMO.

Thank you for your kind messages yesterday brothers. I feel better today, I had a good night sleep. I'm happy to report that my meeting went really well too.

It's interesting because my mind will throw in PMO temptation, all to mask subduing my ailments from lingering symptoms of Vertigo (easily getting a headache and slight dizziness in certain resting positions). I get anxious that Vertigo itself will return. I suppose any seemingly overbearing symptoms drives me to desire the quick fix, which as well know is no fix at all. I will not give in.

This path is not easy, but I know in my heart that it is the right way.

First day alone, so far on track. My aim for today is exposure, workout, reading , meditation and work.

Stay strong!


@RiseToGreatness Thank you my dear brother. And the fact that you had a dream revolving around your wife as opposed to porn as awesome!!

@Paul S. You are right my friend, I intend to keep that promise! Thank you for the reminder and the support. Let us both overcome our current challenge and grow from it, let us not give in to temptation of lies.

@Ready to Stop Thank you for the support! I'm glad you asked that question brother. I do not mean exposure to temptation. I believe anyone who would do that is just acting upon the will of their addict mind. No good can come of that.

What I mean by exposure, is expanding my comfort zone. Exposure to the things that makes me feel uneasy, fearful and anxious. The reasoning behind that, is to teach myself that I am capable. Honing the skill of courage in the face of uncertainty and discomfort. When we face our fears, big or small, there is a compound effect that occurs. It makes us braver and more confident on a larger scale. One day, I'll write a more detailed post about what these fears are and at that time hopefully from "are" it will be "were".
 
Checking in Fellowship!

Strong urges (for sex) yesterday afternoon, which i believe were connected to fatigue. But it didn't seemed a withdrawal fatigue, i think it was more connected to my morning run.

Usually i run until feel fatigue, but i will try just to run to feel energized, and gradually increase that time until a optimum lengh. I will not push myself, because starting the day already tired is not a good omen -_-

Other than that, im feeling good, my vacations are going well. lots of family moments, reading, hang in the caffeteria, sightseeing... all relaxing fun :)

Withdrawal is still merciless. today i woke up with a strong leg pain, but since i'm in vacations all is good anyway :D :D but anxiety is low though!

Nothing more to add brothers. Checking out!

@Redemptionisrequired takes it from here ;)

"exposure, is expanding my comfort zone. Exposure to the things that makes me feel uneasy, fearful and anxious. The reasoning behind that, is to teach myself that I am capable. Honing the skill of courage in the face of uncertainty and discomfort. When we face our fears, big or small, there is a compound effect that occurs. It makes us braver and more confident on a larger scale"
 
34 days hard mode. Nice. I think a major game changer was when I stopped fearing my urges. Whenever I had urges I would panic. Which would cause more urges, which would cause more panic. This continued over and over again. When I have images pop into my head I don’t fear it. I feel the feelings but don’t dwell on them. I was like a hamster on a wheel. My sexuality and feelings are not to be feared. Suppressed or jumped upon. It is about integration. One day when I am healthy I can be blessed with the gift of a beautiful lady to love and cherish. In Gods time.
 
Baki Hanma said:
Day 112
Brothers, Today I have a tiny question . What are the extra-curricular activities and qualifications that required to join Harvard University or other popular universities? These days I am finding some information about it. If anyone who know about it can tell me some information.....This is my new hobby......Good night!
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Check this out but it looks like you need to show some kind of exceptional talent to make them proud of having you onboard.
 
Day 229

Today I was fortunate enough to see Return of the King in cinema; a film I’ve watched countless times before, but seeing it as it was meant to be seen was a fantastic experience. I was particularly struck by Sam’s remark: ‘I can’t carry it for you, but I can carry you’ - ultimately this burden is ours to bear alone, but the support and fellowship of this thread, our friends, and our family, are the legs that keep us going.

Had a great conversation with my Vicar, I get to work in a new aspect of church life that I should find interesting but also challenging.
 
Day 1 complete!

Usually I'm blessed not to struggle much with a chaser urge, but today was an exception. I was fishing for a while, looking at drawings of scantily clad women. What snapped me out of it was anger at myself for wasting time. I don't have time to be wasting, especially not on garbage like this.

I know that some people on NoFap have created spreadsheets to help them track their successes and falls. Today I did something similar. A green block means all good, a yellow block means close to surrendering to the urges, as with fishing, and a red block means a reset. On the red blocks I list the time of day that my reset occured as well as which parts of PMO I used. Additionally, I'm going to leave a mark on days of any color when I drank alcohol. Two days ago I had one beer and I was fine. Yesterday I had one beer as well, several hours before my reset. No alcohol today.

St. Benedict of Nursia, pray for us!
 
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