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Recent content by jamie4418

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    Socializing

    It's going good :) It's actually just one of my many tools I'm using in my battle with anxiety and depression. For people who don't have a naturally sunny personality, it's so hard to develop on. Along with smiling and laughing practice, I'm eating healthy, exercising (very important)...
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    No Porn or Masturbation for a Month! (2)

    I really hope you all would consider getting a filter and have the password held by a family member or friend. It's not a magic bullet, but it will vastly decrease your access to pornography, which is a huge part of the battle. For me, I don't know how I could browse the web without a filter...
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    No Porn or Masturbation for a Month! (2)

    I really hope you all would consider getting a filter and have the password held by a family member or friend. It's not a magic bullet, but it will vastly decrease your access to pornography, which is a huge part of the battle. For me, I don't know how I could browse the web without a filter...
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    The problem with argueing/debates

    Actually, I had no idea it was a year old thread. One day I was just answering any topic that seemed to interest me. My purpose is simply to make a more peaceful board.
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    Socializing

    Yeah, I know what you mean Jeff. One thing I'm experimenting with is constantly smiling and laughing practice. I'm gonna do this for about 3 months, but really it's a lifestyle change because I believe it helps me to be more positive. I know it may sound simplistic, but I believe brain...
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    Am almost off Paxil!!!

    Thank you Doubtingthomas! :) I really urge EVERYONE to be careful of medications, and to take them only as a last resort. People should know what they're getting themselves into because they have to realize that drug companies are in the business of MAKING MONEY, sometimes even at the expense...
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    No Porn or Masturbation for a Month! (2)

    All of you are courageous for fighting this fight. God bless you all.
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    I'm seeing a psychologist to help me get over anxiety

    Thanks. :) Yeah, my psychologist is gonna put me through exposure therapy. She says it's really effective.
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    Am almost off Paxil!!!

    This is a huge development for me. I've been on this for 8 years, with many failed withdrawal attempts. The only reason I'm able to come off it is God's help of course. My psychiatrist recommended I substitute prozac for paxil mg for mg (20mg paxil with 20 mg prozac) Last time I took paxil...
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    I'm seeing a psychologist to help me get over anxiety

    She's gonna help me do exposure therapy. I'm very hopeful and optimistic about this.
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    Socializing

    I have trouble going out in public. It's getting better though.
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    If someone insults you?

    Yeah, I think it's a good idea to reconcile and say sorry. Sometimes when we're insulted, we just kind of strike back with an insult. As servants of Jesus, yeah, apologize. It's humbling and hard, but it's the good way. If they don't accept, well, that's another story, but usually they will.
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    The problem with argueing/debates

    There are many people on this board who want to argue. In my experience, it's best to keep arguing to a minimum, and even to avoid it altogether. Arguements can be very acrimonius. I now put arguers and divisive people on ignore. The Bible actually advises to do this same thing. It just...
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    No Porn or Masturbation for a Month! (2)

    Should we try to get rid of internet because of porn?
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    No Porn or Masturbation for a Month! (2)

    I'm on day 23 now. Here are some techniques that I use: I use a filter (these are a must) and give the password to an online accountability partner. This won't eradicate porn. Only lessen it. I document on a calendar each time I do porn or mast with an M or P. If I mast 3 times that day...