Two tips

Now before I became a member of this community I've tried many times to stop MO. I Always gave in after 2, Max. 3 weeks. Now I have noticed some triggers that made me give in.
It was never the urge to just watch P and fap. Never. Somehow, my desires and urges to do that Always gradually dissapear after the first week. From there on, there are two MAJOR factors that made me collapse on the challenge.
1. Talk about your NoFap "rehab" with a friend.
I can't really explain how or why, but everytime I spoke to a friend about it I gave in the next day. Go figure.
2. Pretty self-explanetory, watching porn.
For example last night, I suddenly thought about a specific P video I had watched 3-4 years ago. The video had such an impact on me that I got all excited to watch it agian. So I started searching for it. Video after video... well, you know what follows. Did not found the video but the search for it did leave me with regrets. Also would like to point out i had no intentions of fapping to the video that i was searching for.

Also, stop visiting this forum too often. Sounds crazy but, obessesing over "quit fap, quit p, quit MO" actually works in reverse sometimes.(as it does for me) Just forget about the fact you're on the challenge. Forget it all, focus on other things such as personal developement. Learn new skills. Get a new hobby like me; Piano! Also, I run daily and do some calisthenics but it sure did take its toll on my ankles so i'm trying to cut down on the running. Motivation and discipline is rock-solid but body is still babysoft haha!

Anyways, lads, i'd love your input on this!

PEACE OUT!

 

He forum died for 24+ hours after this post so basically... BUMP!

 

Indeed we are, I too find a little thrill for the same reason. Intresting insight! And you know, I even think sometimes that it might be because of jealousy. Or in some kind of. Strange huh?

I always had this. When I openly talk about my dreams or things im very enthusiastic about, always crumble a short while after. I never understood why. Many people and different books (both religious and scientific) explain that we as human beings transmit energy to external beings, positive or negative, depending on feelings and thoughts.

So if you think about it, when I tell you "hey man guess what! I just quit smoking for 3 weeks now and its going great!" And you as an active smoker become slightly (or very) jealous of it but say "oh that's great". Words dont have feelings, thoughts do. So in theory, you transmit negative energy to me without you even knowing (or want to for that matter)

But then again... why be jealous of quitting PMO? For the same reason as quitting any other addictive (bad) habit?

Thank you for you insight, I love to hear ideas/theory like yours!

 

No, I wouldn't consider watching P!
Why? Because watching porn over and over and over creates specific pathways in our brains. Eventually becoming a habit and you slowly become less sensitive to P so you continue to hardcore and eventually find yourself fapping to some crazy girl takes on horse porn. Don't go there.

Now, when you quit P, those path ways break off and crumble.. gradually. And for example when they are on their weakest and you decide to watch a little porn whay happens to those pathways? They strengthen. You're building them, again. So think twice before watching!

Correct me if I'm wrong on the subject.

Peace

 

Exactly my point my friend. It's best if you experience this thing for yourself in order to really comprehend this theory. I never tell my goals to anyone anymore. And things are going great so far!

 

Wow. Never knew there were researches on this topic. And this guy is spot on! Sounds so plain and simple yet it never came to the mind. I absolutely love Tedtalks! Thanks for your post mate.

 

Sounds weird but I'm glad you too have the same issue. I honestly kept thinking that it was me over-thinking. But it seems that more people struggle with the same issue! Raising awareness on the topic is key. now we know what to do, or better said, what NOT to do

 

Spot on. Huge difference between supportive and destructive. But you never know who is supportive and who is destructive. On this forum everyone has similar goals and therefore we are in the same boat as you mentioned. Can't really go wrong here I suppose

 

BUMP for a friend!