No PMO War XV

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zninja0
Enlisted For No PMO War XLIX
New Day, New Challenges

I'm definitely not feeling strong today. I started a little before the war and usually, the first few days are "easy" because my dopamine receptors are cooked. Then eventually I have stronger urges.

If I recall correctly, while there is some variation strong urges usually hit around end of week 1 or early week 2 while the flatline hits shortly after that. Not looking forward to that, flatline is where I failed last time, but at least I can stay focused for it.

For strong urges I usually find other things to enjoy in my day - writing, exercise, etc. Anyone have any good tricks for the flatline, where everything is (temporarily) gray?

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zninja0
Enlisted For No PMO War XLIX
New Day, New Challenges
I'm definitely not feeling strong today. I started a little before the war and usually, the first few days are "easy" because my dopamine receptors are cooked. Then eventually I have stronger urges. If I recall correctly, while there is some variation strong urges usually hit around end of week 1 or early week 2 while the flatline hits shortly after that. Not looking forward to that, flatline is where I failed last time, but at least I can stay focused for it. For strong urges I usually find other things to enjoy in my day - writing, exercise, etc. Anyone have any good tricks for the flatline, where everything is (temporarily) gray?
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IAM1776
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You can power through. Surround yourself with others - don't isolate. Where I am it's a cold, lazy Saturday. Get outside and get with friends. I know you'll be OK.

Also, it's all mindset. Don't fall for the trap "oh I didn't do what I should've done - guess I'll relapse since that was what was supposed to prevent me from relapsing". If you're supposed to go to the gym, and you don't, that's OK. It certainly helps but it's not a do-or-die. You just aren't someone that watches porn. Simple as that.

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IAM1776
Enlisted For No PMO War XLIX
You can power through. Surround yourself with others - don't isolate. Where I am it's a cold, lazy Saturday. Get outside and get with friends. I know you'll be OK. Also, it's all mindset. Don't fall for the trap "oh I didn't do what I should've done - guess I'll relapse since that was what was supposed to prevent me from relapsing". If you're supposed to go to the gym, and you don't, that's OK. It certainly helps but it's not a do-or-die. You just aren't someone that watches porn. Simple as that.
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IronBob
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I grok it for ideas and support. Marcus Aurelius helps me a lot. Find yours.

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IronBob
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I grok it for ideas and support. Marcus Aurelius helps me a lot. Find yours.
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Shadow
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Try and flip it in your head, so you’re not thinking of it as something you’re giving up. Instead, try to frame it as being free from the clutches of PMO, and it’s something you can be happy about.

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Try and flip it in your head, so you’re not thinking of it as something you’re giving up. Instead, try to frame it as being free from the clutches of PMO, and it’s something you can be happy about.
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Firacas
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Going for a walk helped me when I started, just walk until I felt better. Furthest I went was 23km, feet were blistered at the end because of poor choice in footwear but I made it through probably lost some weight in the process. Walking was good because there is no time limit until you finish, doing jobs around the house eventually ends and then you are back where you started.

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Firacas
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Going for a walk helped me when I started, just walk until I felt better. Furthest I went was 23km, feet were blistered at the end because of poor choice in footwear but I made it through probably lost some weight in the process. Walking was good because there is no time limit until you finish, doing jobs around the house eventually ends and then you are back where you started.
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