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Stowe2010
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Here is a list of what i usually do to combat intense cravings.
exercise
meditate
go to a public area where you cant pmo
meet up with friends
get away from your cell phone and computer
play pick up basketball
play guitar
make a list of the negative consequences of using
go for a drive
hang with friends
Do not over analyze your cravings, they are a natural part of recovery but remember that they will go away. Theycan only hurt you if turn them into actions and you have control, not them. Stay strong, you can do this!
exercise
meditate
go to a public area where you cant pmo
meet up with friends
get away from your cell phone and computer
play pick up basketball
play guitar
make a list of the negative consequences of using
go for a drive
hang with friends
Do not over analyze your cravings, they are a natural part of recovery but remember that they will go away. Theycan only hurt you if turn them into actions and you have control, not them. Stay strong, you can do this!
Hi Martin!
Whenever I have the feeling that not jerking it will tear me apart, I remember a great analogy: You brain screaming for PMO or MO is like a spoiled brat screaming for sweets in a store. If you give in, it will start screaming again. and again. Every time. There are two ways of dealing with kids in a temper tantrum. Ignoring them and showing them, that their screaming remains without consequences or showing up alternatives to it. Show that kid, that there is more to life than sweets. Do something with that energy! burn it off! Focus it somewhere else!
As soon as your brain notices that screaming won't work, it will stop. Maybe slowly, maybe all of a sudden. And maybe distracting your brain from its wanting will shut the screaming down quickly.
Stay stong, man. It will only get better
Floink
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Whenever I have the feeling that not jerking it will tear me apart, I remember a great analogy: You brain screaming for PMO or MO is like a spoiled brat screaming for sweets in a store. If you give in, it will start screaming again. and again. Every time. There are two ways of dealing with kids in a temper tantrum. Ignoring them and showing them, that their screaming remains without consequences or showing up alternatives to it. Show that kid, that there is more to life than sweets. Do something with that energy! burn it off! Focus it somewhere else!
As soon as your brain notices that screaming won't work, it will stop. Maybe slowly, maybe all of a sudden. And maybe distracting your brain from its wanting will shut the screaming down quickly.
Stay stong, man. It will only get better
Floink
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Firstbigstep
Active Member
Hi Martin
We started this journey on the same day. I know how you feel - for once, I'm not working this weekend so have lots of time on my hands.
I've had to find ways of keeping myself occupied - my room has never been tidier and I've done all my washing. Going out tonight so that's the next 6 hours or so dealt with.
I'm going for a run in the morning.
Hang on in there - you CAN do this.
We started this journey on the same day. I know how you feel - for once, I'm not working this weekend so have lots of time on my hands.
I've had to find ways of keeping myself occupied - my room has never been tidier and I've done all my washing. Going out tonight so that's the next 6 hours or so dealt with.
I'm going for a run in the morning.
Hang on in there - you CAN do this.