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What if your an introvert??

Discussion in 'Loneliness' started by Lopez760, Nov 24, 2017.

  1. Lopez760

    Lopez760 Fapstronaut

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    Or is that just an excuse?? This had me really thinking, seeing as we have to recover from porn by going out more. I even checked YouTube and nothing about introverts overcoming porn so any thoughts??
     
  2. I'm an introvert and what I do is just stay away from technology, unless it's for a specific purpose... For an example, if I want to look something up, I will look it up and just that or if I feel an urge, I will go straight to this website... I never do any web searching because it will get me in trouble.
     
  3. Lopez760

    Lopez760 Fapstronaut

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    Nice one about technology I feel the same, I only go online for tips and advise but nothing more cuz that will cause triggers .. I guess I'm still trying to figure out my personality I've always kinda adapted to the environment I'm in but that's basically faking it being someone your not. I guess this what recovery is all about seeing as I hear everyone on here mostly going out with extrovert woman I feel introvert woman will be a better match sadly tho 80% of the woman in my area are all extroverts but I don't let it bring me down
     
  4. While I consider myself an introvert as well, I am skeptical of giving the term too much credence as if it were some inherent trait that dictates who I am. Anyways, I'm not here to start an argument ;) Do you want to live life like an "introvert"? It is a convenient social label, but it doesn't have to dictate how you behave and socialize.

    If you enjoy being an introvert (which I assume means you prefer to spend the majority of your time in solitude, and that's totally okay!), then perhaps you could focus on the quality of your relationships instead of the quantity. One really good friend is better than endless mediocre ones. Having a deep social connection can either directly or indirectly help you with NoFap, too. Also, there are other activities that can occupy your time productively aside from "going out". Do you enjoy exercising, reading, music, writing, or any other hobby? Focus your energy towards that and then supplement your life with social relationships if it suites you.

    This is kind of general and "you don't say", but I hope it gives you some ideas or at least offers a new perspective!

    Best wishes
     
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  5. A lot of so called introverts are just afraid of rejection. I think we are more outgoing than we think after we get free from the porn cop out.
     
  6. Lopez760

    Lopez760 Fapstronaut

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    Thank you beforeseptember I really needed to hear this. I can't really give you an answer yet I'm on my 5th day of nofap :) so I think my two minds are battling with each other. Giving me mix signals so I think I have to try everything out first now that I'm not watching porn for my escape and yes I like exercising I go to a gym I play basketball ball but by myself lol and I want more hobbies I also love knowledge Reading is something I always enjoyed :)
     
  7. TimeToQuitNow

    TimeToQuitNow Fapstronaut

    You can go out without dealing with people. You can go for a walk in the park for example. This can be seen as an introverted activity and still get you out of the house and away from porn
     

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