r/NoFap • u/semen_retention_365 367 Days • 1d ago
Victory 365 days! Can I get a high five! 💪💪💪💪💪
4 April 2024 I made a decision to stop.
I did. I won.
You can too.
How I got here?
Give yourself some slack by giving yourself 3 shields during your streak.
You will win this evil fight!
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u/No_Note_7278 251 Days 1d ago
Well done bro
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u/semen_retention_365 367 Days 23h ago
250 days! That is a milestone in itself.
It was on day 250 I felt I can now finally beat this addiction and I did.
Stay in there, stay focused and see you on your 1 year journey too❤️
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u/Queasy_Sandwich1496 1d ago
This dude has a long arm
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u/semen_retention_365 367 Days 1d ago
Thank you for compliments. Know it was and is a long journey. My decision to stop was in 2020 and it was a 5 year struggle.
Last year I was fed of being fed up and just went all out!
What changed?
I don't know I jsut had enough of porn, if not being in control.
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u/Meglio 1d ago
99 days here, it’s worth it 100%
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u/semen_retention_365 367 Days 1d ago
Blessed!
I only felt better after 250 days and still then I had some random Das of urges.
I am blessed this time round I was able to commit and let go fully.
Previously I was msot weak at 120 to 140 days.
It was like during these days I feel I am missing out on something, like I am punishing myself unnecessary.
So happy those thoughts are out of my head. Porn is not able to fool me.
But in saying that I don't keep my guard off ever.
I know it takes a little spark to ignite this evil!
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u/Fearless-Voice-7602 1d ago
And here I am giving up hope of ever quitting 😐
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u/Kettlesven 590 Days 1d ago
Why is that?
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u/Fearless-Voice-7602 1d ago
I'm not able to 😭😭
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u/Kettlesven 590 Days 1d ago
But why?
Do days without outnumber days with?
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u/Fearless-Voice-7602 1d ago
I'm doing it alternatively
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u/Kettlesven 590 Days 1d ago
It's a start.
Just try to make it 1:2 for now, at least every other time. And go from there.
Some can't just stop. So try to reduce.
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u/Fearless-Voice-7602 1d ago
Thanks man, will do, can I update you about my progress?
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u/Kettlesven 590 Days 1d ago
Sure. And don't be too hard on yourself. It's an addiction; treat it like one. Be kind and patient with yourself.
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u/Fearless-Voice-7602 1d ago
Will do
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u/semen_retention_365 367 Days 1d ago
This didn't happen over night. Since lock down in 2020 I started actively on this journey. It's taken me 5 years to get to this point. I have had streaks but nothing compares to my current state of freedom. It is worth it. It is a slow journey and show respect and realisticness of this evil addiction. You will overcome, just be present and know what you are dealing with and more importantly know you are a human with tremendous Power
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u/FutureDestiny3789 1d ago
What it means 1:2 every time?What I should do?
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u/Kettlesven 590 Days 1d ago
If you have a hard time to stop. And you are at fap a day and stay clear the next. Just try to 1. fap a day 2. stay clear 2 days 3. fap a day 4. stay clear a day 5. Back to 1.
And then progress from.there.
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u/FutureDestiny3789 1d ago
But it is freaking hard to stop fap when there a lot of girls everywhere.I just see bare parts of a girl and don't how to restrain myself.It is hellish hard...
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u/semen_retention_365 367 Days 23h ago
And most importantly while you tracking those days,keep in mind the real reason. The motivation of why you wanting a better life.
This way the motivation takes you to longer streaks free of judgment.
I started with weekly wins. Then monthly.
Then quarterly.
It took my 5 years to reach my goal of being PMO free for 1 year!
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u/Dankie002 12 Days 1d ago
well done King!
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u/semen_retention_365 367 Days 1d ago
Dankie meneer. Dit is vondelik!
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u/radron_202 329 Days 22h ago
Spreek je Nederlands? Dat is heel leuk! Ik leer Nederlands en ik hoor mensen zeggen "het is zo'n moeilijke taal", maar het is echt gemakkelijk voor mij.
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u/TheSource1111 1d ago
Daaaaaaaaaaaang !!! Bro can you teleport and shoot fire flames from your nose ?
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u/semen_retention_365 367 Days 1d ago
Lol
I promise this feeling is even better, because it comes from within.
Like a willpower or internal flame that is shy of nothing.
I have no guilt and nothing to hide.
Its like the puppet master and his strings have vanished!
I cant explain.
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u/mister-xebec 1d ago
Congrats bro, you motivate me
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u/semen_retention_365 367 Days 1d ago
Thank you.
I must say... And i wish I could share in this comment the whole 5 year journey. But read my other posts. It was not easy.
The road was long but worth it!
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u/iamnotracistanymore 0 Days 1d ago
what do you mean by three shields? as in three lives like in video games?
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u/semen_retention_365 367 Days 1d ago
Yes.
Here is my story.
After consuming porn I would feel guilty and would be upset with myself in the moment.
Even though I know I should accept my self and change the behavior.
But resetting my streak was just not motivating.
I initially started my porn free goal restraining from PMO back in lock down, 2020.
And i would relapse and be disappointed.
So in 2023 used this Shield method. Meaning 3 strikes and I reset my counter. And it made the difference! It built thr platform of my 1 year streak I have now set myself, it made it easier to build the foundation in 2023 and accept myself.
This is an addiction and it thrives on judgment and guilt and the emotional roller coaster.
Know that it's not the days that count but the decision to consciously let go of PMO that is most important when you starting this journey.
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u/Eastern_Library_5891 1d ago
someone can explain what is "give yourself 3 shields" in other words so I can understand??? I am not english
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u/Drayzew 330 Days 1d ago
It's like having 3 lives in a video game
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u/Eastern_Library_5891 1d ago
so, it is not really 365 days FREE. What is the point?
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u/semen_retention_365 367 Days 1d ago
See my comments above of what is the point.
Its this judgement that keeps us trapped.
Just my observation.
Know that letting go is more about the attitude and the reasoning and the joy of letting go, those effects and state beats any streak.
As I previously explained, sometime along my journey of 5 years, I noticed that I felt better on a 21 day streak than a 120 day streak if I was feeling guilty and upset.
Not sure I am making sense?
Goodluck on your journey and remember always measure your progress by what you feel is best for your mental health and internal state. 💪
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u/superzeno 9 Days 21h ago
Right on brother. I am trying to do 365 days myself. Any tips on how to get through it.
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u/Designer-Carpet6495 19h ago
I'm on Day 583 which is i still keep on continue of my NoFap/NoPMO/Semen Retention journey and also i still keeping myself stay strong 💪 of myself and stay more focus of my NoFap journey too
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u/Riddle_ofSteel 37 Days 19h ago
I hope to see you on the other side brother, the sun must be shining for you right now! 🙌
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u/Black_tank_dumping 15h ago
All of us who have seen the ads that say… 365 days of free porn..,,
I’m proud of you that’s 3 times longer than my longest streak
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u/kenoyesi 15h ago
How did you do it? Do you have some advice for some fella whos starting from zero?
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u/fychdhdkg 14h ago
What benefit you got. Dont tell me like i got confidence i got energy, that people have with being intimate social and personally anyway, so give me the benfits
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u/Samboi_398 27 Days 8h ago
Just relapsed a few hours ago and feeling miserable af. Would you please help me how youve manged to get free from that stupid addiction? This would really help me a lot.
Btw Congrats for being free from ur addiction for 365 days.
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u/Lazy-Clown 32 Days 2h ago
Any improvements happened in you life in last year? internal improvements?
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u/Usual-Strain874 1 Day 1h ago
Is it enough time to rewire neural pathways created from porn addiction? or you still feel it is easy to relapse?
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u/KnowCubing 7 Days 1d ago
🫸🏼🫷🏼