Time to End This Once and For All

[dienekes1]

Day 23

Woke up with a few minor urges but that was it for the day. Worked out, read my book, ran a few errands, and chilled. Feeling good.

 

[dienekes1]

Day 24

No urges to report. Finished my book then played tennis and watched a movie with a friend. Pretty relaxing day.

 

[dienekes1]

Day 25

No urges today. Started studying for the bar exam, got a haircut, and went out to a cool bar downtown with my girlfriend. Going strong.

 

[qubit]

Damn so good to see you making progress man! Also love the regiment of good habits you have.

 

[dienekes1]

Damn so good to see you making progress man! Also love the regiment of good habits you have.

Thanks, qubit!

 

[dienekes1]

Day 26

No urges to report. I have my monthly military duties this weekend, but it shouldn’t be stressful enough to risk triggering a relapse. Feeling good.

 

[dienekes1]

Day 27

Had a busy day with my military unit. Conducted our annual physical fitness test, which I passed. Surprisingly didn’t experience any urges at all.

 

[dienekes1]

Day 28

Made it through the weekend without experiencing any urges. This is perhaps the first time that this has happened, since military-related stressors usually trigger an urge wave, if not a relapse (like the last one I had). Can genuinely feel my brain healing!

 

[dienekes1]

Day 29

Busy day, but no urges!

 

[dienekes1]

Day 30

Happy to make it to Day 30! Today was similar to yesterday — very busy but with no urges. Really feel like I’m getting into a good groove here.

 

[dienekes1]

Day 31

Yet another busy day studying for the bar exam. However, I got to go to a concert tonight and got to relax and let loose a bit. No urges to report. Feeling good!

 

[Blondie]

Congrats on a full month @dienekes1!

 

[dienekes1]

Congrats on a full month @dienekes1!

Thanks @Blondie!

 

[dienekes1]

Day 32

No urges today. Had a normal, busy workday after which I took my dog to a local park for a playdate with my friend’s dog. Was very nice.

 

[dienekes1]

Day 33

Had a few minor urges today, but nothing I couldn’t handle. Met up with my dad and brother at a nearby battlefield and then went to a sushi restaurant with my girlfriend in the evening. Going strong.

 

[dienekes1]

Day 34

Didn’t have any urges today. Spent time with family for my mom’s birthday, went out to a nice dinner, and then had a little bonfire afterward.

 

[dienekes1]

Day 35

No real urges to speak of today. Five weeks down — many more to go!

 

[dienekes1]

Day 36

Had some dreams about PMO last night but these fortunately didn’t result in urges during the day. Did a bit of work, hit the gym, and started reading The Iliad. Feeling good.

 

[dienekes1]

Day 37

Had a busy, somewhat stressful day but didn’t really experience any urges. I can feel my brain becoming healthier and healthier with each passing day and at this point it’s pretty easy to avoid using porn when I’m feeling stressed. Going strong!

 

[dienekes1]

Day 38

No urges to report. As of today, this current streak is now my second-longest ever. Additionally, the month of May 2023 was the second month since 2010 that was totally porn-free.

I feel very grateful for this community and all of the progress I’m making on this journey!