No one can give better suggestions than that
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For suggestion it is better to listen. But a beginner can’t control his mind. So at first he needs 6 7 month blockers.
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The one that my parents used that was really good is no longer available online.
I know some of this has already been said but I want to second their comments.
- You are the only thing that can truly block you. You have to learn to overcome.
- But, do everything you can to help you resist. Use apps like this and blocking software, support groups and friends in person, prayer and so on
- Give the password to someone else. The best blockers also send a notification to the password holder when something is blocked, letting them know you might be trying to get past the program.
Sorry I don’t know of any free ones to recommend. If you find one please update this thread and let us all know!
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Yes I agree
But since he was asking about blocking apps, I assumed that his mind was already in the set place. Blocking apps are for when your mind and will power can’t handle it, and you need to be forced away.
People recovering from a bad habit should rely on their mind, but they cannot only rely on it. Sure, you can say “I will not fap”, but when you are getting urges, your are not in your right mind itself. You need to make it very hard to fap. You need to mind your mind.
Of course, no matter how good a block, if there is a traitor in the midst, the castle will fall.
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I do agree that the mind needs to be strong and that you should prioritize curing your mind directly with discipline but I think that a software such as blockerx with a password can be a really good alternative with a trusty companion.
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Well some of you are saying that blocker software can help. But the ugly truth is we all are living is a society were most of the things will lead you to sexually thoughts, can anyone disagree with this?
Starting from an arousing ad on TV to accidentally watching a sex scene on a movie or even a kiss scene could trigger you. Since the day I started my nofap journey I’m literally facing all these each and everyday. Getting triggered and relapsing again are all on your mind.
If you guys still think porn blocker as an option, why can you guys just avoid watching TV, avoid using mobile at all? Trigger is everywhere it’s not alone on the fucking porn.
Simply blocking porn alone won’t work all, there are hell a lot of other ways can lead you back to the old habits. I agree with the fact that beginner can’t achieve all these at once, meditating and controlling our mind with our inner peace is the only option. Sorry if I offend anyone
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Even so a blocker reduces the willpower requirement to stay away from it. Don’t underestimate it’s utility. This is just like how removing cookies from your kitchen can make it easier to stay away from sweets (even tho u can technically still go to the grocery store and buy some). It’s not rocket science.
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I’m not sure whether you read this… As I told it can be a start but the ultimate tool is your mind.
Even if I removed cookies from my kitchen to make myself away from sweet, I can still get cookie thoughts from any other medium. But going to the grocery store and buy cookies again will happen because of the trigger in my mind and the cookies which I removed from my kitchen won’t save me now. It’s just the way of life.
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I agree with you because I tried blocking many times but still I couldn’t go more than 2 days. But this time I’m not even blocking them
I blocked them through my mind.
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Why are we discussing this?
Sure, both are important, but the way a blocker is meant to be used is along with your mind.
Both are kinda complementary. Blockers are like training wheels, till your mind gains control.
Many people do noFap without blockers, and an equal number do so with blockers.
It’s just about what helps you in your noFap journey, blocker or no Blocker. Blockers do help, but most can be overcome unless you control your mind, like @EvilMorty said.
I just suggested blockers because that was the actual question in the thread 
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Try blockerx
have a nice day!
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Yes, but one can shape ones environment to influence future behavior (doesn’t make it foolproof). Having cookies on the kitchen counter is a trigger to eat cookies that doesn’t need to be there. Having phone notifications on when your studying is a procrastination/loss of focus trigger that doesn’t need to be there. Etc. Removing them WORKS. I got the vibe that you think it’s better to rely on willpower alone and rather than to do do any sort of environment modifications, which is why I’m arguing with you. I strongly disagree.
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Dude can you show me where I mentioned willpower alone??? All I’m trying to say is don’t rely on this blocker alone it won’t work out and train your mind that’s it.
These are apps are just a start but it won’t be helpful in the long run
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I was paraphrasing, you were clearly saying that removing triggers won’t help, and you’re still saying it. This is counter to scientific evidence, removing triggers on average helps people stay away from things they like to avoid. I can dig up some studies for you later.
I’ve seen people with the idea that they should watch porn without M to “train their willpower”, this is an extreme version of your approach. The dichotomy here is do you wanna succeed by any means, or do you not? If you do, porn blockers make sense, period. It certainly won’t hurt. Willpower can be trained, but it will always be a limited resources.
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WTF!!! there is been a huge misunderstanding, where have I said “removing triggers won’t help”??? And have I ever said or “paraphrase” watch porn to increase will power?? This is total bullshit.
Still I’m not explicitly saying porn blocker won’t help and I said was it’s just a START and it won’t help on the entire journey. CAN’T YOU GET IT???
Just read my post one after other and see what’s the real idea I’m trying to say from the beginning. If you still can’t able to understand. I’m sorry I can’t help brother.
Respect each other opinions… and move on…
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You haven’t said the latter. I was saying that’s an idea that exists. Why exactly can’t it help on the entire journey? I don’t get it.
I hope you don’t think I’m being hostile. Because that’s not what I’m trying to do. It’s just that what can help against PMO seems like a valuable point of discussion in a forum like this to me, but perhaps I’m mistaken.
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Use this along with K9 blocker i swear none of the sites will open on PC
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There is no such idea behind my words, I spoke the things that which is in my mind.
From my perspective, it can’t help in the long run because of our society, you can see that briefly on this post This time is the last time I relapsed
I’m 23 and I’ve been addicted to PMO for almost 12 years and I’m trying to get out of this habit for past couple of years, I’ve tried porn blocking and social media deactivation, it will help for few days but within span of days with someother medium, I went back to PMO. From last month I’ve started doing meditation and seaking my inner peace they are helping me. I’m currently on my 19th day (my highest is 20) and think I have somewhat controlled my mind and I don’t think I will relapse ever in the near future.
And It all happened because of controlling the mind.
You are saying your thoughts and I’m saying from what I learned from my past experience.
I’m sorry if I offend you, we all are here to change and finding better of ourselves. Let’s focus on that, all I want is to help everyone who are trying to get better of themselves other than that nothing. I’m not here to mislead anyone even if I did I don’t have any benefit on it. Hope you understand what I’m trying to say.
I don’t want to post another message in this thread.
Peace out 