Porn addiction and Community
GoldenRetriever21
May 4th
Hi everyone,
For about 10 years, I've been addicted to porn. It feels good to finally write about this, as I am too ashamed to talk about this to friends / family. I always say I want to quit, but I haven't been able to. The longest periods I have been free of porn or *** have been when I have been really surrounded by people. Now, I work remote, so it is harder, but I try to stay really busy during the day so I avoid any urges. Maybe this place will help me find a community that also has similar goals in mind!
Some other things I started trying are: writing down how often I do it, and try to reduce that number every week. Add website blockers to porn sites. Be very mindful about my urges. Let me know if you have any other advice!
fossilfellow
May 5th
@GoldenRetriever21 hey, I'm really sorry you're going through this 🙁 I hear you 🤍
What helps me is writing down my thoughts and feelings somewhere safe like a journaling app ( or even here at 7cups ), engaging in forums, trying to keep myself a bit busy, setting streaks even tiny ones and reminding myself that I'm not alone ❤️
When you have a slip or a relapse, try to be gentle with yourself, even if it feels like you’re faking it sometimes 🤍
It's not a straight path, but you are here, you are trying and opening up instead of bottling things inside — that says a lot about your courage 🤍 This doesn't have to define you or your worth 🥰 You're not alone, and you genuinely matter 💖 I'm sending you lots of love and *Biggg hugs* 🐾💕
