Check in Tuesday: Day 0 relapsed 
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Still struggling but sick and tired of the struggle, which is actually helping.
Day eleven
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Tuesday 10th - Day 1
@Gk-00 @Forodwaith
@srubio I urge you and anybody who isn’t already to start reading the easy-peasy method for no pmo.
I spent some time listening to the audio book last night and this morning too.
It was a long stressful day, and a deep talk with my dear friend tonight, but I feel calm and no desire for “it”
Thanks be to God 
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I’ve reached day 3. Flippn heck that doesn’t sound like much but it’s all progress. @Forerunner I’ve realised your habit of creating videos helps you stay on track; reminding yourself of your commitment through encouraging others and holding yourself accountable. Its a good strategy and a bold move. I think just creating those collage videos helped me a little. So much of this is our thought life and committing to single mindedness without wavering and batting away other thoughts and objections that are in opposition to our main objective of quitting porn for good. I can’t make some grand statement that I’ll never look at porn again but I can commit to this process and commit to steady improvement, increasing self awareness, increasing self control and discipline.
I know I’ve a long way to go but I’m on the journey with all of you. @anon67854825 @Forodwaith @Gk-00 @srubio @anyoneelse
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You’ve uncovered my secret! 
You’re absolutely correct brother. Whenever I sit down and record a video, it helps me as much as it does others. It reminds me of my commitment and focuses me. Knowing that I’m in front of the camera speaking about this affliction is one more reason to stay vigilant and lead by example.
Progress is progress, bro. You’re on the right track. Continue taking action and do the things you want to do to repair your life. When we’re happy with who we are and what we’re doing in life, PMO becomes a distant memory.
@srubio Glad you appreciate the videos bro! Let me know if you have any suggestions or requests for topics. I want them to be as helpful as they can be.
Having grateful and realizing the blessing in every experience is an antidote for depression. It’s very healing to know that even in darkness, GOD intends to amend my condition and bring me into light.
Day 34 Completed:
Rank: Imperial Knight 
Prayers
Early Riser - Up by 5AM
Water Fasting + Supplements
Watched NoPMO Motivational Video
Motivational Content
Learning about Diet and Nutrition
Plan for the Day
Daily Walking
Listened to Scripture
Read Scripture
Mindful Breathing
Conversation with Loved Ones
Gratitude
Visualisation
Worked on eBay Business
Household Errands
PMO Recovery Work
Recorded Video
Reviewed Short-Term Goals
Journal Entry
Uploaded New Video to YouTube
Rewire Companion Entry
Always thank GOD for everything.
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I kept pushing the envelop and fell on my face. I am back to zero, a little painful but what the hell, the only thing I can do is try again and I’m just as serious about this we ever. I think I’ve gained something in this struggle about coming to a place where I have a more unified no to this so I can give a more complete yes to the people, passion, and purposes for my life.
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Wed 11th 
I struggled in the morning, but came to my senses, and had a good day, evening - Thanks be to God
I went to bed with good intentions “I’ll pray the Rosary in the morning”
Thurs 12th
Tried (?) to pray the Rosary, gave up, smoked, started to view and get my fix,… I came to my senses, but I couldn’t stop the result 
It’s really difficult in the morning, my will power is weak.
I’m at a low point in my thoughts in the mornings, especially without Mass
I’m not giving up and will keep persisting with the easy-peasy method
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Tips on handling urges anyone: What do you do?
I have some ideas but I thought I’d ask people might help us all to contribute and think about it in advance…
Also thinking about a dopamine detox: exactly how I will do that I’m not sure. I could set aside a day of no youtube for example and nothing else stimulating or I could simply limit time on the pc : browsing, watching youtube, watching films, watching documentaries etc and limit phone games or simply eliminate phone games for one day or completely.
@anon67854825 @Forerunner have you tried limiting youtube, tv, phone games, pc games and has that made more difficult activities easier in the long term?
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The best way according to me is that
To flee once when the urges hit you, with all your mind
If we stay in the same place and convince ourselves to enjoy/take pleasure for another minute then it OUR FAULT when we relapse But people blamingly say urges were strong,
This is the hardest part… But this is the solution for dealing with urges…
Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body." … Every other sin that a man commits is outside the body, but the immoral man sins against his own body." 1 Corinthians 6:18, NLT: "Run from sexual sin!
Even the Holy Bible quotes us to run from devil (lust/urges)
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46 days PMO-free streak right now.
It is a roller coaster kind of journey full of ups and downs. Keep fighting guys!
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@Rebooter81 @AbishekChopin2 is 100% correct when it comes to dealing with urges. Flee with all your might.
The sad thing is that urges can be dealt with easily. The problem is having the desire to deal with them instead of giving in, which is difficult when you don’t know how to deal with emotional pain. An apt quote is that addiction is a temporary escape from the pain of being ourselves. We choose 5 minutes of false pleasure which is guaranteed to be painful afterwards just so we don’t have to feel like ourselves for a brief period. Happy people don’t relapse, and it shows just how uncomfortable we’ve become in our lives to keep returning to filth regularly.
C.S. Lewis speaks about the prayer of a sinner who asks GOD for forgiveness and to be delivered from his sin, but not just yet. We want to remain and indulge ourselves for just a little bit more. We feel entitled to it. We’re not harming anyone, sexual desire is natural, right? We’re stressed, worried, tired, aggravated, depressed, lonely, we deserve a little-pick-me-up. And we’re going to quit this for good anyway, what’s one last hurrah for the road? But that easily becomes years and decades with time of the same cycle. Truthfully, we gain nothing but misery and regret after those 5 minutes have passed.
Whenever you get an urge, get up immediately, take a few deep breaths, put away your device, and do something else. Pray in a different room, call a friend, prepare a meal, go for a walk, listen to uplifting music, work on a project, exercise, clean the house, wash the dishes. You’ll find that the urge that seems so strong is gone within 20-30 minutes. Urges are caused by sexual energy within us, and when we move and expend that energy, they go away. We are most vulnerable to relapsing when sitting or lying down, so getting up every single time is key. No one relapses while washing the dishes or on the phone to a friend or in the middle of prayer. We flee from temptation and embrace healthy and positive activities.
Day 36 Completed:
Rank: Army Commander 
Prayers
Water Fasting + Supplements
Watched NoPMO Motivational Video
Daily Walking
Listened to Scripture
Mindful Breathing
Conversation with Loved Ones
Gratitude
Visualisation
Worked on eBay Business
PMO Recovery Work
Online Sex Addicts Anonymous Meeting
Recorded Video
Reviewed Short-Term Goals
Journal Entry
Uploaded New Video to YouTube
Rewire Companion Entry
Always thank GOD for everything.
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@Rebooter81 Yes, I’ve done a dopamine detox before. I felt amazing, that is in my top 5 happiest experiences since childhood. And it was very easy to remain sober. Self-discipline was easy because there was nothing else to do but be productive.
The issue is that at some point, unless you’re planning on cutting out those activities entirely, we tend to lose balance again. I would highly recommend it as a way to gain some momentum, but be cautious of how your mood will change when you stop the detox.
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@Rebooter81 I’ve done some limiting YouTube in the past, and permanently deleted Facebook for a year.
No YouTube was helpful to just keep away from pmo,… Even though its not p, that same spirit can still pop up internally, because its “that” habit.
With Facebook, there was never been a problem, but it was good to leave, for sake of being more present to the life around me, rather than spending hours staring at my phone, or constant checking - same with NoYoutube too.
But it’s funny,… A thing my friend says “I don’t use fb much, I don’t really do social media” but checks fb every morning 
A casual user is still a user.
I definitely feel guilty of that
With the book I’m reading it talks about the deprived feelings we have when it comes to stopping pmo.
But in reality, there is nothing to sacrifice, because there are never any gains to pmo.
Pmo doesn’t save, cure, or solve any problems, only creates more issues.
Thurs 12th
It was a good day despite the obvious
Thanks be to God.
In the mornings I struggle, and am a bit aimless,
I hope to be more organised into healthier routines in the mornings.
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I’m sorry to hear how you’re struggling. I’ve also been struggling and had two more setbacks. It’s part of the problem of the thought, what does it matter, I just failed.
But I have so much more to live for! And I’m going to live! PTL!
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Thanks Karan. I don’t celebrate that myself but appreciate the thought
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New videos!
I spent ages making these yesterday and they helped me as I created them; reaffirming my commitment and keeping myself accountable
Designed to motivate and challenge particularly if you’re feeling the urge just put the video on and steady your wavering mind. Then get yourself a cold shower , 20 pressups and a walk in the rain. Yes a walk in the rain. You need that 
Blezzings Rbtr81
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Sunday, November 15
All good. Work is going well, lots of new activities are adding up on the job, I’m learning a lot.
Feeling well, I’m learning not to feel deprived and “longing for” PMO with the easy-peasy method, I believe that I was doing it subconsciously to an extent, and I feel like i’m relieving myself of this weight. There is nothing to lose in quitting porn, only a bright future to gain!
Sadly, here in Italy a new lockdown has been established, I can go to work but other than that I cannot go out from my home basically, I am starting to miss my social outings, meeting with friends in person. Hoping that the situation will stabilize soon
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Day Three
Good to be back a few days in. I had some really good connections this weekend and I’m feeling emotionally and relationally recharged. I intend, with the help of God, to use this charge to move forward in health and freedom. Praise be to God!
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