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The Mighty That Fell ~ Squeaky Soul's Journal

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by Squeaky Soul, Feb 8, 2015.

  1. Squeaky Soul

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    Today I started the day off with a half hot half cold shower. It felt good.

    Yesterday I finally started doing more homework. Doing homework at home is boring. I needed a change of scenery, so I asked my parents to drop me off with my textbooks. For about two months I have been only doing one assignment a day. After yesterday's library visit, I felt soooo accomplished. I'm starting to feel better about everything.

    I have felt no urges today, but in a few hours I will be at my local library pounding away at homework again. Yesterday I got a few urges due to this cute librarian that was stocking the shelves in my area.

    ~Squeaky Soul
     
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  2. headedup

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    So obviously, doing healthy activities is keeping your mind off the sadness and off PMO. That's fantastic, keep up those good behaviors! But IGY is right, I've also said you should talk to someone. Bereavement is never easy and I know that, if you go this route, you will be glad you talked to someone. Stay strong brother.
     
  3. Squeaky Soul

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    Today was a good day. I haven't broken any of the rules.

    I went to the library today and did four assignments in History, two assignments in Literature, and two assignments in Algebra.

    There weren't any cute librarians today, so focusing on my work wasn't hard.

    ~Squeaky Soul
     
  4. Squeaky Soul

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    Hello people.

    If anyone needs support, please talk about it here. This is a very free/open journal of mine and I would like to help people here. So, feel free to talk about your problems. A preacher man once told me that the bible says iron sharpens iron. I am grateful for your support, and I'd like to repay you.

    I'm still in bed right now, but I'll get ready in a little while, and start my day.

    ~Squeaky Soul
     
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  5. Squeaky Soul

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    Thanks IGY. My parents want me to see a therapist or councilor as well.

    I'm not sure when I will be able to though. End of the year has me doing a lot of school.

    ~SS
     
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  6. headedup

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    Thanks for your support! What are your thoughts on giving into urges when I find myself just not caring about quitting anymore? Luckily I'm not doing this right now or recently, but a while back I was doing that. Thanks in advance.
     
  7. Squeaky Soul

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    Headedup, or me it seems as though I can make nearly ten days fine, but once I hit that point, I stop caring and relapsing isn't a big deal to me.

    Does anyone know how to get passed the ten day mark? I have forgotten how...

    ~Squeakay
     
  8. headedup

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    Well I've been lucky so far personally lol. I haven't really had difficult days since my last relapse. So I'd like to hear what people have to say also.
     
  9. Squeaky Soul

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    Damn, I have felt like relapsing recently.

    IGY, my accountable partner, I just want to say, I love you, and I'm here for you.

    -SS
     
  10. IGY

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    Aww, thank you Squeaky Soul - that means so much.

    We can fight this thing together and vanquish it. Yeah!

    IGY
     
  11. Squeaky Soul

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    I feel like not being here on the forum. I feel like giving into PMO and giving the NoFap a break.

    What's the point? I know what's going to happen. I relapse on a weekly basis. I just relapsed not once, but TWICE in the past few hours.

    I have a stupid excuse, but it's a good stupid excuse... I have state testing. I needed to get sleep, but my addiction won't let me sleep till I relapse. Last time I relapsed was the day before competition, remember? I need to get sleep, and that's my weak point.

    I only made 278 days because I was highly motivated, and I was able to do without sleep, my streak going through summer (no testing, no competition in the summer.)

    I am seriously thinking about leaving the forum.

    Sorry, IGY, I just wanted to put this out there for everyone to see, but I look forward to talking to you privately.

    ~SS
     
  12. seventyniner

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    You know, I felt like giving in to PMO all day. But the real question at hand is not What do you feel? but What will you do?
    Feelings do not have to go hand in hand with behavior. They don't have to be in the driver's seat.

    Don't give up, Squeaky. Don't make a big or even permanent decision when you're in emotional turmoil. Hold on until the next calm stretch and decide then.

    Sending strength your way.
     
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  13. IGY

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    "What's the point? I know what's going to happen. I relapse on a weekly basis."

    You can convince yourself of this - if you choose to do so. You can give yourself a bad reputation and live down to it. You can tell yourself you had perfect conditions to achieve your phenomenal past achievements. You can convince yourself that you are helpless to control the normal sexual tensions of a teenage boy. You know this - you are rationalizing. You are in a slump (understandably) with stuff in your personal life, so making the effort to meet this challenge feels too tough. But you are not doing it alone. I know your motivation sucks now but, with support, you can reacquire that. That is the purpose of your friends and supporters here on the forum. Choose to excel bro. :)
     
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  14. IGY

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    By the way seventyniner - reaching the first phase of your goal is a fantastic effort, especially after a difficult day. Thank you for your example of discipline and endurance.
     
  15. Squeaky Soul

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    Thanks seventyniner, IGY, and Mick. I feel like starting over.

    This is embarrassing, but my mother knows about my struggle with pornography. She found out when she was snooping around on my phone and saw what I had been watching about two years ago. So, she convinced me this morning to stay on the forum when I told her I didn't want to be an active member anymore.

    I have started to use the resources around me. Listen to motivational speeches, use natural medicines to curve my anxiety and my excessive sexual desire. I just took a capsule with essential oils in it (my mom is distributor for Young Living Oils Company). I used cedar wood and thieves oil (A mix of oils). I already feel calm and relaxed.

    I am sorry for everything. I have been a bad person.

    ~Squeaky Soul
     
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  16. IGY

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    Hey matey! We don't need your apologies and I know you more than most and you a not a bad person. You are, however, depressed, and I have said things like that about myself when I am in emotional distress (as you are). You need to reset your counter as you relapsed twice, earlier today. In a sense, you can start over from here. I know it must feel an embarrassment for a teenage boy to find out his parents know about his masturbation and porn problems. But it may be an unexpected blessing as they may be willing to provide face-to-face accountability. You still have marvellous opportunities to explore in your life. These troubled years don't have to be an ever-repeating pattern of mishaps and relapses. We all love you and we are here to cheer you on!
     
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  17. M L

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    Squeaky,

    I think you help more people here than you know. I'm one of them. But it is your decision. I wanted to quit the forum this week too, but that escapist behavior is what leads me to PMO in the first place. I hope you'll stay strong. We're here for you x
     
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  18. Squeaky Soul

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    After a few days I lose my interest in the forum.

    I'm going to listen to some motivational speeches. That's a promise.

    -SS
     
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  19. Squeaky Soul

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    I took a capsule of some essential oil today.

    It made me really drowsy but also focused. Like, sharp in a sleepy state of mind. It also made me hungry (the munchies haha) so I stopped at the store on the way to class and got some jalapeno kettle chips. Eating them right now... they're freakin delicious.

    Any thoughts on the essential oils?

    ~SS
     
  20. headedup

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    Mickster is totally right. You are not a bad person. We can tell you are a very good person, one who happens to be struggling with an addiction. You can be bigger than this. And I really hope you do not leave the site, because that's just post-relapse depression talking, not your True Self. You need to get back in tune with it brother!
     

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