Peace be with you @Special_Bird
Like you said, it will pass, you’ll look back one day and laugh, and look back with mercy on others, We all hold on tightly to meeting particular outcomes for ourselves - obviously your tutors 
We’re so caught up fixing things, proving ourselves worthy, valued - God never requires such things, only faith 
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Checking in - Tuesday 8th October. All good, thank GOD.
“Recovery is a process. It takes time. It takes patience. It takes everything you’ve got.”
Unknown
After the high of passing 90 days and beyond, I’ve started to plateau. It’s been a struggle to continue making progress in other areas of my life. Regular exercise, changes in diet, completing important tasks daily towards achievements I’ve wanted for years.
I need to be more patient with myself and not try to undo years of damage in two weeks. Make the changes I can make with the ability I have now, and grow from there.
I’m thankful for the fact I can look towards improving my life; I honestly wouldn’t have been capable of making steps towards my vision four months ago. Always thank GOD for everything.
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Week 49 ~ Tuesday
All good 
Give thanks to The Lord everyday
Always be kind and patient with yourself @Forerunner the devil is in the detail
Faith, Hope and Love
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Check in- day 1
All good…glory to God
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Checkin…Wednesday …
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Sharing Code - xno9ys
Country - India🇮🇳
I want to join.
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Week 11 - Oct 8, Tues - Streak: 44 days
@anon67854825 Thank you man, I know I need to be easier on myself. I will look back and see all of these things as minor setbacks in the grand scope of it all. Good learning experiences, but nothing to get worked up about.
Thanks for the encouragement bro, I needed that 
Stay strong yourself 
and peace with you too!
@Forerunner Ya I’ve been thinking about that. A plateau seems inevitable after reaching such a big goal as 90 days. But remember that that is the nature of this journey, you’re in the long haul to freedom. But maybe it would be good to revise your strategies to better fit a long term schedule.
You had to make your activities intense so as to carry yourself down the cliff. But now that you are in the basin, maybe it is better to take off your climbing gear and put on your rucksack. Create a new activities schedule that is manageable and flexible over the long-term but still pushes you towards your goals. Ask yourself realistically what you’re able to accomplish on a daily, weekly, and monthly schedule. Maybe you are trying to do too much with too little time? And don’t get me wrong, I don’t think you should stop going for these things, but even too much good work can turn to bad work. Measure yourself.
Idk tho, hopefully that’s relevant to what you were saying. Didn’t mean to come off like I know what’s up if it sounded like that.
A lot of us look up to you man, we just want to see you succeed. You’re doing some amazing stuff here and your regular posts really encourage me to keep going.
Stay strong
@Karan050 Welcome! Glad to have you join us dude 
As for me,
Things were good today, but busy. No urges.
You know, last night after I posted I was thinking about all that I have to be grateful for. Yesterday, my mom came in and gave me this pack of techie stickers for my laptop that I had been really wanting. Like I don’t even know where she got them, she just gave them to me. But she said she felt bad that my day sucked. I was like bro, she’s the best.
I got to be grateful for that. I didn’t always have her in my life. Now just as a disclaimer, I hate talking about my “past” cause it seems like everyone nowadays does that to be edgy or whatever, but Im here to journal, so I legitimately got to be grateful for her. I didnt get to see her for half my childhood because she was out on meth and all that. Shes literally the best mom in the world though. It took 5 and a half years, but if she had never come back from that I would have never been the person I am today. I probably wouldn’t be doing NoFap either. She was the one who helped me to see that I could fight this and to find this app.
I haven’t talked to her in a long time about my streak or anything, I got so ashamed about it, even though I know she would understand. But now Im waiting till I get to the new year. Then I’m going to show her my streak, I’m really excited for her to see it honestly because I think she thinks I have just kind of given up or something. I want to make her proud.
But you know what’s crazy is that it took her 5 and a half years to get clean and it looks like it’s taken me that long too. Exactly that long. Crazy stuff.
Anyway, I better get to bed.
Here’s my vibe for you guys tonight (it’s a bit different than my usual music, but you can’t go wrong with the oldies):
This is my streak, I am going to make it.
“Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind.”
-Bruce Lee
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Sometimes the forum doesn’t detect the YouTube link, reediting the post fixes it.
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Day 1. Check in. Fresh and New start💪.
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Ok awesome! Thanks for the help!
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Check-in
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
@Special_Bird
To your Sunday post-
Thank you bro I’m picking up the pace. I guess.
Ever heard about the pomodoro technique? It’s really good if you want to study effectively👌
Yes. Looking at those as a subject, That’s how we get wierd too 
Do not feel let down brother.
You are overthinking. That’s what making your studies more stressful & inefficient.
Try meditating & calming your nerves down.
Try headspace
You won’t feel immediate effects, but it might change your life.
After meditating for like more than 2 months is when I realised it’s power.
I’m applying it literally everywhere.
To pay attention in class,
To listen to people when they speak while conversing,
In managing thoughts,
forgiving myself, & letting go of emotions.
Being totally natural.
& Specially, in focusing on the thing at hand, at the moment, like studies
That post about your mother, your bonding is so sweet 
, I can visualise that.
She’s really a strong lady to have let go of the addiction. So you have it in your blood! You can do this too!
It’s a boon when you can discuss about pornography & nofap with family members 
I have no idea what my parents would do if they ever came to know about my addiciton.
Also, feel free to write anything 
Be it anything, even your past. It helps you know yourself better, and be honest & natural too!
Everything’s fine here 
Yesterday was Dasara & I spent my time with family, also finding time for studies.
Bunked classes to meet my school friend today
Great time
I’m feeling so confident and powerful
I recommend this book to everyone
(Ignore the panda)
It’s very helpful when you’ve mastered it
The author believes more in action than in motivation
The rule basically is-
Whenever you have this subconscious feeling of doing something productive
You have a choice, either do it or don’t
Be any activity- Studies, getting up from bed, raising hand in class, asking a girl out, talking to a stranger, going to the gym, etcetera.
But it involves struggle, discomfort, & some fear.
So our brain tends to make excuses.
And you start procastinating, and postponing the act saying “naah now isn’t the right time”, “I don’t feel like it”, “I’m tired” & so on.
The 5 second rule prevents this thinking so that you start acting on it.
But you need to master it.
You need to respect it.
And use it literally everytime, for anything, even letting go of thoughts or emotions.
So you need to be mindful while using it.
Whenever there comes a choice in your subconscious,
Just say “5…4…3…2…1… go!” And act on the productive choice
You don’t have to think through.
You don’t have to talk.
Just act on your subconscious.
Even when the urges hit.
Even when you accidentally look at a trigger,
5 4 3 2 1 and go!
Look away immediately.
The rule in itself is a skill.
It takes time to master. But with regular use, you might be familiar with it
Good night!
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Hi all,
I’d like to join this challenge. My information:
Sharing code: tojt9p
Country: 
I have been unsuccessful thus far in getting a 7-day streak (6 days is my best), which is my first goal. I have scrolled through the forums which have inspired me to try this challenge and reach out to the community.
I have realised how difficult it is to overcome urges alone and I failed to see the value of those around me. I would encourage anyone reading this that feel alone or isolated in their struggle to reach out to the community.
This African proverb sums it all up nicely - If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
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Checking in - Wednesday 9th October. All good, thank GOD.
@anon67854825 @Special_Bird Thank you for your kind words and advice brothers. 
Heartwarming share about your mother Special_Bird, she sounds incredible!
@octaveLower Welcome aboard! Always loved that proverb!
“Addiction begins with the hope that something ‘out there’ can instantly fill up the emptiness inside.”
Jean Kilbourne
Once more, I’m confronted with the void I’ve been hiding from for a long time . A void of my own creation, caused by years spent running away from my responsibilities and failing to make meaningful progress in my life.
Strange, the toxic relationship we develop with this addiction. The same tool I used to carve the gaping hole in my spirit is what I went to so I could escape the pain it caused. Every time, it made the situation so much worse, but I kept going back. It was so far below my values and principles, I hated myself for it, but I couldn’t pull myself away. For a few seconds, the emptiness was gone. For a few seconds. And then the hole became wider, and my stress, anxiety and depression surged again, and I went back to PMO, and the cycle continued…
Life is much better now, thank GOD. I’m experiencing many of the benefits of living this free and clean life. Now, I can look the void dead-on and plan how to repair it, one step at a time. That empty feeling is painful, but I embrace it. It won’t last forever, and everyday I choose to walk towards it instead of run away, it will diminish.
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Day 2. Check in. May God give me the energy to overcome bad habits😇. Thank you @anon67854825 for the welcome.
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Check in- day 15
All good… glory to God
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Checking in - Thursday 10 October - Day 1
Today was smooth sailing. No urges yet. Took some time to read through some motivational journals and stories.
@anon67854825 and @Forerunner thank you both. I feel very welcome.
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Checking in - Thursday 10th October. All good, thank GOD.
“I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear.”
Rosa Parks
It was terrifying to say that I would be successful this time, after so many failures. With each one, my self-image worsened and my confidence dropped. That’s something everyone on this journey experiences; a decrease in self-esteem due to being unable to quit. The cycle of shame and guilt erodes our confidence and leads us back to pornography again and again, increasing the damage each time.
But having that mindset was the first step for me. I resolved that no matter what, failure wasn’t an option this time. I would have to do what it took to break free. All those ideas I had in the back of my mind of what would help me, it was time to act them out. I was throwing my life away every day, and it was time to stop.
Now, it’s time to take that same energy and mindset and apply it to self-improvement and turning my life around. With GOD’s Help, I’ll be in a much better place by the end of this year. I’ll put in the effort daily to make that happen.
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Week 49 - ThursDay - Oct 10
Had a small leakage & it’s totally my fault cuz before iEdged for a minute or less (after I stared at cleavage of a lady).
After 19 days – my highest streak in recent time. I was a Freeman, Swordsman & Gentleman but again, I became slave to my Perverted mind. T’was disturbed since y’day but still not an excuse. All my struggles in vain. RESET 
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@rowdy_nik I’m on Day 1 and I can only imagine how tough it gets at day 19. Well done for getting there. Get back up and never give up. We can do this!
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