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[Thomas Crown]

Hey Thomas crown

yeah it’s going good thanks, currently on day six , it’s got it’s ups and downs , like keep thinking of sexual thoughts a lot and also having random moments of feeling really anxious out of no where but then goes in 5 minutes, which is a bit odd. Also woke up this morning and I was touching myself , I wasn’t masturbating or anything just really touching myself but completely unaware of it as was asleep , felt bit disgusted with myself, it’s like my and hand have minds of their own. Overall the good is out weighing the bad though. How about you ? How you finding the reboot/ rewire ?

Hey Bouncingback2,

6 days is awesome, keep it up man! I'm currently on day 4. I haven't experienced any touching but quite honestly I'm an extremely heavy sleeper so I cannot comment on my behavior whilst sleeping. During the day I make a conscious effort to avoid touching my D, figured if I'm going to do this I'm going to do it right and practice both 100% abstinence and 100% no PMO. Given the severity of my PIED I believe this is the correct approach. I want nothing more than a PMO free life. I say this because I feel as if most if not all of my other issues stem from this addiction.

 

[Thomas Crown]

Day 4 - November 16, 2021

Woke up earlier than normal today, it was refreshing to get an early start to the day for once. Per usual had a few fantasies upon waking but no erection nor did I get MW. This is quite possibly a flatline. Did great the rest of the day but struggled with fantasies during the evening hours. My D responded somewhat to these fantasies, as if my brain wanted my penis to get hard but I wasn't able too. Trying to suppress these fantasies remains a work in progress as they are becoming more dangerous as the days pass. Noticing some physical changes as well, which is more than welcome. Overall feeling great, looking forward the PMO free days ahead. As always, advice and words of encouragement are welcomed and appreciated.

 

[Fappy]

Well done on day 4! That’s quite an achievement, the first week or so is very hard. Now, go and do another four days!
I’d say i had an addiction to PMO for around 7 years, 2 of those years were extremely bad.

 

[Thomas Crown]

Well done on day 4! That’s quite an achievement, the first week or so is very hard. Now, go and do another four days!
I’d say i had an addiction to PMO for around 7 years, 2 of those years were extremely bad.

Hey Fappy,

Thanks man, I appreciate the encouragement. I'm on day 5 and hoping to remain PMO free for the remainder of my days. Did you struggle with fantasies at all? That seems to be my biggest issue at the moment, especially during the mornings, oddly around the time I would/should be getting MW.

 

[Thomas Crown]

Day 5 - November 17, 2021

I seem to awaken earlier than usual, which allows my imagination to run rampant. Fantasized this morning, which surprisingly resulted in a semi-erection. Hoping these vivid daydreams do not hinder my progress. I made a conscious effort to avoid any additional pornographic thoughts throughout the day. Day 5 complete and ready to tackle day 6. Despite the challenges I am more determined than ever to beat this thing. As always, thanks for reading and chat with you all tomorrow.

 

[Richard44]

Hey Richard,

The reply was extremely helpful, currently working on reducing my fantasies just finding it difficult when every woman I see turns me on. That said, I am getting better at putting an abrupt end to these thoughts when they occur in most instances. Nonetheless, like you, I will never go back to pixels on a screen. Stay strong, let's beat this thing!

Glad to hear it was helpfull. What i did in the start whenever i started fanatsising was imagining a forest fire which i had to put out with buckets of water. That helped me at least. Anway lets beat this thing i know you can do it!

 

[Fappy]

Day 5 - November 17, 2021

I seem to awaken earlier than usual, which allows my imagination to run rampant. Fantasized this morning, which surprisingly resulted in a semi-erection. Hoping these vivid daydreams do not hinder my progress. I made a conscious effort to avoid any additional pornographic thoughts throughout the day. Day 5 complete and ready to tackle day 6. Despite the challenges I am more determined than ever to beat this thing. As always, thanks for reading and chat with you all tomorrow.

Congrats on the five days. i think the fantasies are normal, its a sign that your mind is doing flip flops and trying to trick you into looking at porm. beleive it or not, thats a good sign. your addiction is trying to fight back and is now resorting to petty pathetic fantasies in a lame attempt to get you to give it some porn. but you did a good job at ignoring it. keep it up!