Comments on: No Fap November

By: Bradrga

Bradrga — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:28:39 +0000

Yes and no. I was doing very well until yesterday but I’m back at it today. And, because of my accomplishment so far, I’m confident that I can last out the rest of the month and maybe even all of December. That’s what I’m going for now and I will try to continue to track all my progress here.

By: beermann

beermann — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:28:20 +0000

I may join as well. Are you holding on Bradrga?

By: Bradrga

Bradrga — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:27:53 +0000

It was you – thanks man!

Here, check this out: https://github.com/slambert/selfcontrol/wiki/Tweaking-Max-Block-Length-and-Block-Length-Interval

By: jcairns82

jcairns82 — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:27:07 +0000

Hey bradrga,

Glad to hear that the self control app worked well. Let me know what script you used to extend it for longer than 24 hours.

As well, great job on continuing with your updates and going strong! You’re 11 days in November!

By: Bradrga

Bradrga — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:26:40 +0000

Thank you, Weas!

P.S. To whoever recommend the SelfControl App, thanks so much! It’s definitely helping as I extended the blockage timeframe via script and have blocked most every trigger site for a month.

By: Weas

Weas — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:25:44 +0000

Looking good. I might test this myself and check out if it does anything. I’ve heard people saying that it boosts your confidence very well.

Good luck, you can do it!

By: Bradrga

Bradrga — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:25:22 +0000

^ Thanks guys. I’ve captured my own interest much the same. I think a journal really helps in such attempts. Before, I’d have already relapsed on day 2 or 3.

By: biggiesmalls

biggiesmalls — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:24:43 +0000

I’ll be following this with interest. You had a great start, keep on updating and keep your eyes on the target. I’m sure with the right motivation you can succeed in doing anything. I admire your dedication and will to do so, I could never possibly get into something like that, it just requires a lot of dedication and strong nerves.

By: Pickicool

Pickicool — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:24:23 +0000

I find this very funny story idea.

I think I wish good luck to the author …. the first December, you will explode and there will be everywhere. Hahaha!

I do not know many guys who would be able to do that. If you are successful, you will have my respect. Otherwise, I’ll go see if you left.

The thing is just not to think about it and go do something else instead. Or go somewhere where he filled it to the world. It will be sufffisant to fight this urge.

I think we should create a month or a week where the guys and girls should try not to masturbate.

By: Bradrga

Bradrga — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:22:35 +0000

Good for you, man! Keep it going.

By: Titouan

Titouan — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:21:44 +0000

I started last Tuesday and still going strong.

By: Bradrga

Bradrga — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:20:15 +0000

Do you have more of a tendency to give in when you’re feeling stressed and hopeless and such? I know I do. Keep your head up.

By: sPooNer

sPooNer — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:19:45 +0000

03/11: nothing of significance happened.
04/11: relapsed horribly just now.. i’m so disappointed. i don’t know why i did it.. all i know is that as soon as i feel the urge to have sex and i’m alone infront of my computer i give in eventually. it may take me 5 even 10 hours but i end up masturbating and that’s been going on for years. it’s the time infront of the computer that triggers it but i really don’t know how to stop it. i get outside do things but i end up infont of the pc eventually… :'(

By: Bradrga

Bradrga — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:17:49 +0000

^ Thanks for the support, guys. Sincerely appreciate it.

The only shit part about this is the withdrawal-like symptoms I experience every time I try to abstain. It usually starts within a couple days (kinda experiencing it now actually). If I can overcome the first week, I think I’ll be golden.

By: jcairns82

jcairns82 — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:17:00 +0000

Congrats on your two days so far of success! The best you can do is at least track your progress throughout the month. Even if you relapse, you can keep tracking and determine what triggers the behaviour that you want to reduce/remove (i.e. masturbating).

Hope that you’ve got some blocks on your computer to ensure that you can’t cheat on certain websites (self control for Mac is awesome). Also, try to fill this extra time with another favoured interest. Whether it’s working out, learning a new skill, or going out with friends, it’ll help to keep your mind off masturbating.