2006-08-01 07:34:24 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
You ever heard of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous? Those same 12 Steps have been used by millions to correct addictive behavior towards any subject / object. There's an EXCELLENT PROGRAM called "Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous". I purchased their book by that same name back in 1986 or 1988. Their address back then was "The Augustine Fellowship; P.O. Box 65001; West Newton, Massachusetts 02165-0010. I received a letter from them back on November 14, 1998 (I'm looking at it now as I talk with you), and their return address on the stationary was "The Augustine Fellowship"; Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous, Fellowship-Wide Services, P.O. Box 119, New Town Branch; Boston, Massachusetts 02258. I also have a telephone number from back then, of 617-332-1845. In that letter they told me of a meeting place in Ft. Worth, Texas and a name and contact telephone number of 817-451-0646, and a man's name of Earl F. I also have a receipt or invoice from them that has the P.O. Box 119 address in Massachusetts on it, so I would recommend trying that one. I know this is a bit "outdated", but then maybe it's still a valid address and telephone number. I wish you the best and God's Blessing as you pursue recovery from what seems to be your sexual addiction. I know how tough it can be. Again, I pray God's Blessing on you and that He keeps you close to His heart. God Bless you.
2006-08-01 07:57:43 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a tee-shirt made with this question on it. In fact, get several in different colors and wear them wherever you go. You'll get many more answers that way. And what is the distinction anyway between a healthy interest and an addiction? Are rock stars addicted to music? Are CEO's addicted to business? Are evangelists addicted to God? Okay, skip that one...
Watch any beer commercial and you will see that it is people like you who are the target market for all the most popular brands. The big beer companies are counting on your continued "addiction" which they would call "interest".
But don't overrate yourself by claiming to be a Mastur. It's just a hobby...
2006-08-01 14:48:05 · answer #2 · answered by anyone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a job over in Saudi Arabia or a similar Middle Eastern country. Not only will you get paid a lot of money, but those things over there may be crimes punishable by death! If the serious threat of imprisonment or death doesn't cure you of these ills, nothing will!
Seriously, you need to simply absorb yourself in other things (like one or more jobs) where you simply don't have the free time, energy, or ability to engage in such things. Get rid of your computer and TV, and only listen to the radio for news and entertainment. Move somewhere remote like Wyoming or North Dakota where access to things like porn and drugs will be more limited. Substitute masturbation and pornography with a real loving (and sexual) relationship with a member of the desired sex. Good luck!
2006-08-01 14:48:07 · answer #3 · answered by peytonbarclay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are serious, I would be grateful to God to help show you how you can do that. If you are merely mocking us, I submit this.
To all the faithful who read questions that do nothing but mock God and assault the Word of God:
"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you for My sake. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven. They persecuted the prophets before you in the same say."
Matthew 5:11-12
"If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you."
1st Peter 4:14
"Hear me, you who know what is right; you people who have my law in your hearts: Do not fear the reproach of men or be terrified by their insults." Isaiah 51:7
"You will be protected from the lash of the tonge, and need not fear when destruction comes to them." Job 5:21
2006-08-01 14:44:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people who have experienced addiction to a heavy drug say life is actually much simpler addicted--that is your single focus, nothing else matters.
2006-08-01 14:39:34 · answer #5 · answered by jxt299 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whoa! you need to start w/ one at a time and get involved w/ something thats productive and end up gettin addicted to that instead of these. Like exercise!
2006-08-01 14:37:56 · answer #6 · answered by Mollerina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just go with one at a time and gambling would be my first pick
2006-08-01 14:39:04 · answer #7 · answered by someone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those are admirable addictions. Stay away from necrophilia.
2006-08-01 14:37:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Join a monestery.
2006-08-01 14:37:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tape yourself to the wall. However it didnt work for me.
2006-08-01 14:38:28 · answer #10 · answered by bmxcollections 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋