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  • April 3, 2018 at 7:43 am in reply to: Revolving doors #200689
    srk
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    Hi Anita,

    So the first thing I need to do is try getting to know people by making conversations but without attaching myself too much to the outcome. Isn’t that right?

    Thanks

    April 3, 2018 at 7:15 am in reply to: Revolving doors #200679
    srk
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    Hi Anita,

    You have made a very good observation. It does have a different perspective. But what is the point you are trying to drive home? That it is okay for me to live the way I am living right now? That I need to embrace things as is? Not try to build relationships in my life? Could you please elaborate on this?

    Thanks

    April 3, 2018 at 6:41 am in reply to: Revolving doors #200673
    srk
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    Hi Anita,

    I would travel a lot more, have a group of friends who would be supportive and nurturing, do some adventures and sports and music- that would be it.

    Thanks

    March 6, 2018 at 8:35 am in reply to: Emotional turmoil #196101
    srk
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    Hi all,

    I have made some good progress over the past few weeks. I have been implementing your inputs. I feel mindful, calm and connected with my self. There is a sort of bliss and emptiness. I feel and hear more deeply.

    I am journaling and exercising more. I meditate. I am being very patient with myself.

    VJ, counting the thoughts exercise is proving very beneficial to me. Its simple yet very effective. The number of thoughts has certainly come down. Even when the thoughts do arise I do not become anxious or ponder over it. It just passes away harmlessly.

    I will post my progress in here. Thanks a ton for all your suggestions – anita, VJ and Mark. I am grateful 🙂

    March 6, 2018 at 8:25 am in reply to: Pornography addiction #196091
    srk
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    Hi all,

    Over the last few weeks, my consumption of pornography has greatly reduced. I would be lying if I say it has completely stopped. But it has reduced considerably. I feel proud about it. Here are a few things I have been doing,

    1. Instead of fighting off the urge, like before, I have now become more aware of the urge. I just sit with the urge and observe its manifestations in my body. I don’t act on the urge. I breathe deeply and after a while the urge dissipates.

    2. I have been doing Yoga and also go out for a jog/walk in the evening. I also play soccer on the weekends.

    3. I have started playing my piano again after a while. I am also taking piano lessons on the internet.

    4. I am gardening more than earlier.

    5. I have installed NoFap app on my devices and also subscribed for NoFap reddit.

    6. I head out to a nearby library to work/study during the day. I am limiting my solitude. I have also made a few friends at the library.

    7. I have installed a porn blocking app on my devices.

    8. I am journaling my thoughts everyday.

    9. I am meditating more than before and have also started exploring Pranayama and Zen meditation techniques.

    10. I question myself, “Why am I trying to quit?” I have written down few mission statements which I read out loud every morning. I am trying to find stronger life purposes.

    Thank you all, for your support. I will continue these practices and keep you updated with my progress. I am very grateful for your guidance.

     

    February 11, 2018 at 4:22 am in reply to: Emotional turmoil #191829
    srk
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    VJ, thank you for the guidance. I appreciate it very much. I will start this exercise, and keep you updated with my progress.

    February 10, 2018 at 6:35 pm in reply to: Emotional turmoil #191813
    srk
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    Anita,

    I will continue pressing. Thanks a lot for the advice.

    February 10, 2018 at 6:23 am in reply to: Pornography addiction #191767
    srk
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    Hi CarpeDiem,

    I live alone, I am single, introverted, and subject to long hours of isolation as I work/study alone. This makes my task of getting rid of porn a lot difficult. But I am highly determined and motivated to quit this addiction. I am willing to do what it takes, no matter what. Hoping for the best.

    February 10, 2018 at 4:32 am in reply to: Emotional turmoil #191749
    srk
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    Hey,

    Just as you all advised I have tried and stayed on the road. I am making a steady progress.

    But sometimes suddenly few thoughts and bad memories, related to people and past events get triggered in my mind. This results in anxiety, uneasiness and unhappiness. I tend to over-analyse the past during these times, about the things I should have said or done during those times. The intelligent retorts I should have given. Imaginary conversations. I get stuck there in the past. It takes some time for me to realise this. And when I finally pick myself up and return back to the present, I feel sad and disappointed. It takes a while after this for me to start my work again. I am wasting valuable time because of this. How do I go about solving this?

    Thanks

    February 9, 2018 at 6:25 pm in reply to: Pornography addiction #191737
    srk
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    Thank you Peter and thank you Mark.

    I have duly noted down the points suggested by you. Now I intend to work on these suggestions and get rid of this nasty habit.

    I will keep you informed of my progress. Thanks again.

    February 6, 2018 at 6:32 am in reply to: Emotional turmoil #191005
    srk
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    Anita,

    Thank you. I will continue this process. I will keep you posted with my progress.

    February 6, 2018 at 4:21 am in reply to: Emotional turmoil #190975
    srk
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    Hey,

    I have begun journaling my thoughts. Its been almost a fortnight now. I earmark about ten minutes for this practice, right before I go to bed. I have set aside a diary for this purpose.

    I have also incorporated a healthy dose of Yoga and brisk walking in my daily routine. I allot around forty-five minutes for this.

    There has been a significant improvement in my focus and there is a reduced level of stress and anxiety.

    But there have been instances of regression. In the last fortnight, there have been a couple of days where my productivity was very low coupled with lack of mindfulness and focus. How do I stay on track? How do I sustain the mindfulness and focus? Is there any way in which I can improve the above practices? Or is anything else required to be done on my part?

    Thanks

    January 25, 2018 at 10:05 am in reply to: Emotional turmoil #188961
    srk
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    Thanks, Mark. I will put that to work.

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