Day 0, starting again

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I'm currently on Day 11 of my previous run. Now day 0 after giving in. I've had a lot on my mind. So of course the addictive mind was proposing a superficial solution. I looked at some porn, didn't find it particularly arousing. I was about to close the window but then thought, oh I already gave in and watched the videos. So, then I went back to it. I've made some small progress til today. But, that's all part of the process. I had to file a complaint due to my landlord not fixing the problems I'm in my apartment. I've been a bit more aggressive this week, just moody. Going from melancholic, angry, to feeling "okay". I'm not mad at myself, disappointed but not overly upset. I was thinking too much and that's what messed me up. That and feeling lonely. I feel a bit tired, but I felt that way before the act. I'll just try to do better next time.

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I feel the same way with this. It almost sounds like my words that you are writing. I don't know really if there is anything I can offer but that there are others like you? Is that helpful? It is to me I guess.

Come on man. We are all rooting for you.

Have you been exercising? I've been going for 30 mins jog for a few days now, completly takes away feelings of depresion and lonliness. Takes away the cravings aswell.

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is what drives most people back into the cycle. It helps to know it's just a low dopamine (receptor) effect, which is a normal phase of withdrawal.

Find what elevates your mood without your fix, and it'll pass more painlessly. Do your best not to "reason" with your limbic system, as it will always win. It has the strong gut feelings on its side.

*big hug*