porn addiction
i'm 17 and ever since i was around 11 ? i've watched porn. i don't know how much i can say on here, but it feels like it's become more like an obsession/addiction rather than a one-in-a-time enjoyment. can any (especially older) guys relate to this and give some advice?
Masturbation is healthy
I really admire your 20 days. I can only last a week before relapsing and it's been increasing past that. KEEP IT UP brother. I'm sure you can overcome this (❛‿❛)
@Ami9556 I've been struggling to even go a week without relapsing.
@y0unganddumb Your fundamental belief systems around porn need to change. The reason we get 'addicted' is because of the belief that we're getting something beneficial or real out of the experience. When you fully internalise that porn consumption doesn't give you anything but only makes your life worse, you can stop for good. And never count the days of any kind of 'streak' unless it's in the form of "I've quit". The easy peasy method is a free e-book that explains this is better detail.
I've been there myself so I hope this helps man. Wishing you all the best
@y0unganddumb
So hello man. Even though I m not a guy (I m a girl) I kind of understand what you are going through. Maybe if you want you can text me if you need anything ok? I mean it though
@cheerfulKiwi1776
And like my advices are somehow the same as the others? Like first of all just coming here and calling it out is amazing and it means you acknowledged the problem.
The hard thing is to actually get over this addiction. My advices on the matter would be like to keep yourself busy with other things, things you like and maybe even a hobby. Talking here with someone is good as well (thats why I offered if you want to talk to someone to talk to me).
Another thing I want to tell you is that addictions are not cut off overnight. You need slow step by step things to get cut them off. People who do drugs cannot stop them in one night. Porn is kind of the same.
Also I would advice you to not be too harsh with yourself. We all do mistakes and some of us have addictions. But punishing ourselves wont help.
I hope you doing good mate. And I hope you overcome this. I m here if you want to talk about something or simply just chat.
I'm only 18 but I have been dealing with this type of thing since I was 12, mainly getting clean through the work the Lord is doing and by staying busy with my job and work around the house
