Hi there. I’ve been struggling with porn addiction over th
Hi there. I’ve been struggling with porn addiction over the past few years. I didn’t want to accept the possibility of having a genuine addiction for a long time. But it has greatly affected my sex life and relationships I have with women. It’s gotten to a point where I watch porn several times a day, and it’s even made an impact on my finances. I have way too much free time and I can’t overcome the urge to just watch porn and relieve myself. I’ve tried taking a break but those breaks usually don’t last longer than a week. Then I’m back to square one. I workout a lot and I don’t really have much friends so it’s hard for me to find other things to do. Any advice, or help anybody can give? Am I able to cure this addiction on my own? Or should I seek counseling for help?
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YesToTheTruth
YesToTheTruth
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I was delivered from a porn addiction. That coincided with my experience of what the Bible calls sa…
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May 22
@Abe22 Is faith something you are open to? Getting God's help? Seeking a relationship with God is like a treasure hunt but that depends on whether you can look at it that way. The way your life goes is all about the way you think. So, one way or the other, a change of mind can set you on a different path and bring you to a new life that is not like your life is now. Remark that I have said nothing about having some amount of "will power" to bring change, but having a change of mind is something you are capable of. Realize that whatever you are doing that you are addicted to has taken over your mind, so freedom is found in taking your mind back from what is ruinous to you. Regardless of an addiction's promise to give you something "good" that is always worth going after, the truth remains that you are in a cycle of believing a lie after a lie. You need truth to snap out of that cycle. It may start with aligning your behavior with whether you definitely regard something like porn watching as "not good." If your mindset is that you want to and will stop doing what is "not good," you are in the best place to get help from God to remove you from the trap of the addiction once and for all. That is my personal experience, but if you are open to find out more, I am giving you work to do as I can't guarantee another reply. May your work be fruitful if you decide to undertake it. I wish you all the best.
@YesToTheTruth First, I want to apologize for taking long to respond. I have been trying to keep myself busy and off of the internet to avoid pornography. Growing up, I have been starting to lose my faith in God. However, I am still open to having a relationship with him and regain my faith because I know I need help. It is just really hard to avoid porn because I feel deprived from having relationships with women and people in general. I did decide to seek counseling and try to improve my people skills as best I can. My mind can be in really dark places at times, and the only thing that can relieve my stress is indulging into my addictions. Such as porn, alcohol, or smoking. These are my very unhealthy habits, and I am slowly trying to come up with new healthy ones. Any advice on how to stay on the path of good and good health is extremely appreciated.
constructionjim
constructionjim
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Enjoy the outdoors. Camping, fishing, prospecting, metal detecting. Easy going and relaxed. I social…
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May 26
@Abe22If you were to bounce around in a number of the "Addiction" Groups. Like, Shopping addiction, alcohol, Drugs, sex etc. etc. One thing you'll notice that many say over and over. I'm bored, to much time on my hand, I'm alone or lonely. You and those people are very vulnerable to boredom and time spent alone. Nothing else to do, so of course your mind wanders to what makes you "Happy or Feel good". There are so many things to do in life. Whether its a 2nd job, a hobby or many hobbies. Sports, socializing, working in the yard (if you have one). etc. Next, if your alone, instead of thinking about your addiction, go on YouTube and watch comedy videos. Funny animals, funny people. People doing crazy, funny, stupid things. They have some great videos from around the world that can really make you laugh. I enjoy pulling up "Crazy or funny drivers". I wont watch the ones where people are in bad accidents and hurt. But a Russian man driving down the highway with a nearly full grown Cow in his back seat, s funny. Or another guy driving a sedan with another sedan tired to the roof of his car. I'm worn out after an hour of watching stupidity as it's best. I prospect and camp often. I collect things, Civil War memorabilia. Stamps, old 1800's bottles. Paper money from around the world. Metal detect, gardening, hike my dogs etc. Find or create things to keep your mind and body occupied.
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