By Patricia L. Gerbarg, M.D. and Richard P. Brown, M.D. Humans are incredibly adaptable, brilliant learners. Advances in neuroscience show that we have a brain that is capable of changing itself [1]. While this confers enormous survival advantages, it also burdens us with unintended consequences: We can be reprogrammed to take pleasure from and crave […]
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Visitors sometimes report unwanted semen leakage (way beyond normal levels). This happens either prior to rebooting or during the early phase of rebooting. It can be very unnerving because it’s unfamiliar. Since it’s a common topic on recovery forums, YBOP has provided a few comments: I have also noticed “semen leakage”, i.e., my underwear is […]
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The 4 ‘R’ Steps to Defeat Addiction Hey guys, thought I would share some tips for defeating addiction I read from the book ‘The mind & the brain’ by Jeffrey Schwartz The author recommends 4 ‘R’ steps; Refocus, Reattribute, Relabel and Revalue. When the urge hits you, relabel and reattribute, perform mindfullness and tell yourself […]
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LINK – Do not take NoFap lightly, or you WILL relapse – my experience & tips for newbies Maybe I am pointing out the obvious, but when I started the NoFap challenge, first week in I felt it was too easy. Hey, Im flatlining! I dont even want to fap, so easy! Im feeling comfortable […]
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Today I hit the 3-month mark and I feel great. Just wanted to share a summary of my journey Before I start, here’s a little info about me/why I got into this: I’ve attempted this several times before, my longest stretch being ~60 days. I’ve had a history of ED during first-time sexual encounters and […]
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Horm Behav. 2007 June; 52(1): 45–55. FULL STUDY Published online 2007 April 19. doi: 10.1016/j.yhbeh.2007.03.030 Elaine M. Hull and Juan M. Dominguez Abstract. The hormonal factors and neural circuitry that control copulation are similar across rodent species, although there are differences in specific behavior patterns. Both estradiol (E) and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) contribute to the activation […]
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Horm Behav. 2009 Jan;55(1):93-7. Epub 2008 Sep 12. Christine M. Tenk,1,* Hilary Wilson,3,* Qi Zhang,1 Kyle K. Pitchers,1,2 and Lique M. Coolen1,2 Author information ► Copyright and License information ► The publisher’s final edited version of this article is available at Horm Behav Abstract Various behavioral models and studies have provided evidence suggesting that male […]
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Advice from a veteran (LINK): Maybe you just discovered noFap or maybe you’re a ‘1Week’ guy who feels stuck in a cycle of never getting past the first week. Jot this stuff down: It doesn’t take a superpower. If you’re telling yourself that the 90day guys have something you don’t have, you’re lying to yourself. […]
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Day 90, I don’t see it as anything special, I know that its what I may have started off aiming at, but this is just another day to me. I’ve put fapping and porn behind me permanently as far as I’m concerned. My goal was not just to fix my brain of the damage caused […]
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I was able to hold for a little over 100 days, and then I, unfortunately, relapsed. If my badge says 130 something days, please ignore that. I have sent the request in to have my badge reset. The reason I am creating this thread is that I’m hoping it can be used for informational purposes […]
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