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Post by Captain Fantastic (Cephas) on Apr 17, 2006 9:01:58 GMT -5
900 Days exactly today of sobriety!
I haven't been here in a couple weeks, and I haven't counted the days in a long while, but today I had the idea to count the days just to see what it was and surprise, surprise - exactly 900 days?
Gidde-Yup!
Man I am blessed. Thank you Lord.
-CF
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Post by bshaffer on Apr 17, 2006 9:27:57 GMT -5
You are Captain Fantastic! 900 days is awsome.
Any insights you want to share that helped you get there?
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Post by hopefulw on Apr 18, 2006 19:57:40 GMT -5
WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!!!
AWESOME!!!!! 
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Mr. Clean
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Post by Mr. Clean on Apr 19, 2006 0:36:27 GMT -5
Hello CF! 900 days is most impressive!!  I myself am now looking at longterm recovery and I have some questions for you. - You have been completely sober from both p & mb for 900 days? - what is your botom line that you never cross? - do you feel like you are still evolving or is this your new completely normal life now? - If you feel like you are still evolving, how do you foresee the nex steps. - do you still have urges to p/mb, do you still experience triggers? - Are there still things you avoid in life, such as watching movies/shows that feature some nudity scenes etc...? - any special advice you would give with regards to longterm recovery? Thanks for taking time to reply to them if you're still around. I probably have more questions. There are few people like yourself still on this board to show the road ahead for longterm recovery. Fantastic Results!! ;D |
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Make it positive!
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Post by step1 on Apr 19, 2006 10:13:20 GMT -5
To me, at this point, 900 days seems like a miracle. I can only have the slightest idea what it must take on a daily basis / an hourly basis to make that a reality. Wow!! I hope to be posted a similar email someday, years from now.
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Post by Captain Fantastic (Cephas) on Apr 19, 2006 21:08:08 GMT -5
- You have been completely sober from both p & mb for 900 days?
Yes.
- what is your botom line that you never cross?
Looking at p, mb'ing, fantasy, visual lust.
- do you feel like you are still evolving or is this your new completely normal life now?
It's a daily act of constant improvement.
- If you feel like you are still evolving, how do you foresee the nex steps.
Looking a little too long.. I still need to work on the eye-bounce because time-to-time I still look a bit longer than I should.
- do you still have urges to p/mb, do you still experience triggers?
OH Yeah! Almost daily.
- Are there still things you avoid in life, such as watching movies/shows that feature some nudity scenes etc...?
If a show gets too graphic or suggestive, I do change the channel.
- any special advice you would give with regards to longterm recovery?
Give up the shame and move forward. Getting bogged down with shame only hinders progress. Guilt is good - it reminds us of where we've been.. but if we allow shame to rule our lives we cannot proceed.
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Post by manonmission on Apr 19, 2006 21:46:43 GMT -5
We're not worthy!!!
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Post by addicted99 on Apr 19, 2006 21:53:19 GMT -5
WOW!
Last Sunday I didn't look at porn for the first time in years.... I'll NEVER reach day 900!
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Post by polopso on Apr 19, 2006 22:22:10 GMT -5
holy monkeys batman!!!!thats amazing.seriously though that is awesome.i only hope that one day i can achieve the incredible thing that you have.
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Post by Captain Fantastic (Cephas) on Apr 20, 2006 7:52:28 GMT -5
I'm not special. I haven't accomplished this on my own. Any one of you can have this type of sobriety. Let's not celebrate the captain - let's celebrate that we're all here and realize the need to try and change.
900 days is a blessing - and there were many times I could have screwed it up, and nearly did. But the fortunate part of all this is the longer it gets, the more valuable it becomes to me.
Don't worry about how long you can make it.. just worry about getting through today. Then.. take a few minutes to meditate on who you will be at 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 5 years, 10 years.. and just stay focused on what you can do today to get to that point. Sounds easy.. but's it can be tough.
Finally - yeah, I get all churchy on people - but my sobriety is a gift of God and I would not have it lest He decided to give it to me. If you want long-term sobriety, then maybe it's time to think about a relationship with your creator - before it's too late.
That is all - nothing to see here people. Go about your business.
-CF
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Post by someoldguy on Apr 20, 2006 9:02:56 GMT -5
Congratulations! In 881 days I will be where you are at  Your advice on the guilt is exactly what I needed to hear! |
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Post by bshaffer on Apr 20, 2006 9:17:33 GMT -5
Thanks Captain for your advice. One more question, did you do the steps? Or did you do this on your own with the help of your higher power?
I will take you advice to heart and apply what I can. Please don't be a stanger, as it helps us and it can only help you too. Best wishes on your continued recovery
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Post by gerry on Apr 21, 2006 21:15:31 GMT -5
Well done captain! I am on my 593 days... |
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diedtolive
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The right standards? NOT A HINT of immorality.
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Post by diedtolive on Apr 22, 2006 19:21:52 GMT -5
aww dude. that's just fantastic.
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Post by snowmen on Apr 22, 2006 22:38:40 GMT -5
I envy you guys keep up the good work! I cant wait until I am free of this horrid addiction for that long a time ;D
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