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[Trying_hard]

Just recently discovered this website and yourbrainonporn.com.  Trying the reboot, today I was 20 days without PMO.  Today I had some really strong urges and was getting porn flashbacks.  I did masterbate today but without the porn and fantasy. I focused just on the sensation.  I'm a single 37 year old male who's been looking at porn since I can remember. I guess my question here is do I reset my clock and start over?

 

[Gabe Deem]

@ Trying_hard

I did masturbate today but without the porn and fantasy. I focused just on the sensation.... I guess my question here is do I reset my clock and start over?

No you do not have to reset your counter. The only rules to the reboot are avoid porn and porn fantasy. And do what works for you. A lot of guys who have severe porn induced ED like I did cannot masturbate with just sensation. I would suggest you avoid masturbation during the reboot for a more speedy and complete recovery, but that is just my advice. I personally adopted the motto "if it ain't real no deal".

Welcome to the Nation.

 

[Trying_hard]

Thanks for the reply Gabe Deem.  The first couple of weeks were kind of easy.  I was glad to be kicking this habit.  Past couple of days the urges started.  Masterbated while focusing on sensation wasn't easy but it worked.  Not sure how long I have to go with for recovery since I don't really have anyone to test myself with.

 

[daws]

Keep up the good work

 

[Trying_hard]

Haven't looked at porn in about a month now, but the last couple of the nights the urges are there and getting a little stronger.  I keep telling myself just take a look at a new website I found just before I quit and don't do anything when I look at it, but I know that's BS, I'll regret it right away.  Trying to focus on the long term here.

 

[Trying_hard]

Anyone how I can block websites from myself on an iPad?