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    15 days- Short time with major improvements

    I know 15 days is only a short time in my reboot but I have seen some drastic changes in my self when it comes to mental clarity and sexual feelings. - I am more focused on my short and long term goals in my career - I was able to climax with a real female for the first time in 4 years (was not...
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    Incremental Approach- The Return of the Prosperous "Me"

    I will keep this short are sweet: - 21 year-old male, haven't had sex in 4 years, been masturbating and lost interest in many things (not just real sex partners) but the interaction and confidence to express things and start conversations with everyday people etc. has lacked in this timeframe...
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    1 week in- Feeling the withdrawals again, but feel great

    One week in to my reboot (after many, many relapses) and here are some of the feelings I am feeling as of now: - Mild headaches in the morning (especially today) - Occasional morning-wood - Confidence is increasing slowly (good sign) - Still feel depressed, but in rare cases. - Urge to talk to...
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    Why is this so hard....?

    This is becoming a regular occurrence now. Another relapse..... yep, another one to add to the countless relapses that has happened in the past. After 16 days, almost close to achieving my goal of 25 days (my longest streak) and then fell mentally weak to the cravings and a host of other...
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    Flirting & Sex during your reboot question!

    I know that this topic has been tossed around multiple times on this forum but I wanted to know for me personally. I am on my 13th day of my reboot. Would you recommend to try and have sex during the early stages of your reboot if you feel a great desire to do so? I have read about "testing"...
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    Dealing with a relapse and triggers

    What are some helpful tips on dealing with a relapse and not beating yourself about it? My main triggers seem to be when: - I am bored - Stressed out - Fantasize about porn - Or just even thinking about PMO'ing Any recommendations on how to avoid these?
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    This is the last time..... EVER!

    Yep, relapsed once again! But this time, taking strong measures to make sure that it was the last time I view porn and PMO again. I know this is a strong claim but relapse after relapse, I think enough is enough! Installed a porn blocker, starting to think as to how to change my environment...
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    I relapsed. I need help please!!

    I have just given in to my cravings, 25 days in, BOOM! PMO'd, I don't feel like the normal symptoms that most people in the success stories describe after a relapse, but I do feel a sense of disappointment and emptiness that I did not reach my anticipated goal. What are ideal methods of dealing...
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    Edging

    Almost 3 weeks into my 2nd attempt at rebooting and today I suddenly got the urge to view porn. Once this occurred I PM but did not O. I know edging is considered worse than actual PMO but I am worried that this may be considered a relapse? Would I now need to start my reboot from Day 1 again...
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    "What's your Why...?"

    I am a 20 year old who is currently attempting a 2nd reboot. My first reboot lasted for one month, but by the time I reached that goal I began to "edge" with porn until giving in to the cravings and PMO'd. I am currently two weeks into my 2nd attempt at a reboot, and after the first week I...
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    Coping with "Flatline"

    One week into my 2nd attempt at rebooting. Experiencing depressive states, moody with people and just the feeling of wanting to PMO. Are these symptoms of what is known as a "flatline" and what is best to overcome this? Thank you!!
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    2nd Attempt at Reboot

    My first attempt at a reboot lasted 1 month. I felt changes in the way I interacted with people; especially women. Confidence, more energetic and, above all, less socially awkward. Then, on one particular day I had a sudden urge to look at porn; and then BOOM, PMO.  :( After the relapse I went...
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