Back To Basics 2 (PART 1): 0 - 10 days

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Day 2…

Welcome @War_Elephent, glad to have you here and best of luck on your journey, we are here for ourselves and each other :slight_smile:

Is there any way of changing username. Some ppl find my username provocative as it reminds ppl of things they want to forget. I m also inclined to notion of having different username now. Help

@War_Elephent I am not sure if it’s possible to change your user name or not, I see nothing in settings…

Maybe if you post a question in the ‘site & app’ section someone will be able to point you in the right direction.

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Day 9!, almost there! :partying_face:

Thanks brother… Btw any trick to beat first 3-5 days barrier most of the relapses are in that period

@War_Elephent
I haven’t found anything that works as well as simply physically limiting your internet access.

Dude have you given up??
Get back on that horse man. Gtfo of the binge cycle asap - makes it more difficult going forward again

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Yes i have. Shit creeped up on me. No big deal.

Sorry bro, binge fucking ruins every little progress… I know few triggers but coundt get past 3 days without provoking myself … staying off mobile during trigger hours is my next feasible option hope it works out

@War_Elephent my key to success right now is that I want to stay clean so badly, right now it is seriously the thing I want most in this world more than anything else, so anything I can do to ensure I stay clean I am doing it, I am determined not to let myself down.

For me simply blocking the bad stuff or staying off the internet wouldn’t be any help as I still have my own mind and its cravings and fantasies to contend with, and for this reason I can not recommend meditation enough as a tool to help keep the mind in check, beyond that keep the hands busy, work, exercise, make some art to express yourself, write, whatever you have to do. Soon you will find that relapse won’t even be a temptation or a thought that even crosses your mind.

If you are phone use an issue have a look at this for a few ideas…

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I installed famisafe app which is good at blocking ■■■■ stuff but after free trial they r asking for shitload of money. If possible plz suggest any decent ■■■■ blocker for Android.

& Yes u r right about art thing. I used to be a guitarist. Haven’t touched it in a year bcoz of career issues but this addiction has grown exponentially in that timespan.

& Lastly thanks for helping us out :pray::pray:

I changed username with moderator’s help. U need to msg him.

@War_Elephent try this, I haven’t tried it myself but have heard good things about it and it seems to have good reviews…

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It’s all good, we are all here to help each other out :slight_smile:

To those struggling to get past the first few days, you pretty much already know what to do.
Actually doing it is the issue.

There’s another app called “Brainbuddy”
It has challenges and exercises to help you gain control of your mind. Download and use it. It’s not free but the first week is. Use it for one week to get a jumpstart then cancel if you can’t afford it.
There’s nothing in there that you cant do on your own either but having it all in one place makes it easier and the motivation is solid :ok_hand:

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I have been using Qustodio app as porn blocker. My password is more than 12 letters with lots of capital letters, symbols & alphanumeric. Haven’t touched it for last 7 days.

I am on 7 days streak & going strong yet my name doesn’t appear on list ??

@War_Elephent you have to add your name to the list and update manually,

Day 4 Hard mode. Aiming for 30.
If anyone wants me to add them to the scoreboard, reply to this with all the required info.

Prisoner once more…

but now I know what it is to be a knight and am determined to go even further beyond this time.