u/ThereIsOnlyOne111

I didn’t get enough sleep today. I’ve noticed that when I’m sleep-deprived and then end up alone or bored, my urges get stronger. I have to cut those thoughts off quickly and keep myself busy to distract myself. Today it’s a bit harder.

There were thoughts about masturbating without porn, but I decided it’s still too early. I need to hold on longer, maybe until day 30, or until a day when it really becomes too difficult. For now, I feel good. I’ll get through today too.

From what I’ve noticed, on day 5 some tension appears and urges start to come back. Physical exercise and keeping yourself busy with something productive definitely help. I’ve also noticed that conversation helps, even chatting with a girl you’re somewhat emotionally attached to makes a difference.

Day 5 will be successful, just like the previous ones.

This day is going well, but I started having strange thoughts when, for example, some provocative images appeared on social media, YouTube, or clothing store sites. You have to be careful with that and cut the thought off quickly, don’t go too deep into it. This day will be a another succes.

Today was good. I barely had any thoughts about going back for most of the day, only in the evening, in the shower and in bed.

I’ve noticed that you have to shut those thoughts down quickly and not overthink them.

In my opinion, every day without that crap matters.

Remember that the number of days in our lives is limited, and every one we manage to get through without relapsing is written into history.

Even if there’s a relapse one day, I won’t go back to watching regularly, I’ll stick to the rules the next day and keep going, so I never return to it permanently or habitually again. But the goal is to never watch it again.