Addiction to Pornography?

Question

How can I cure my addiction to pornography? This is getting out of control and is affecting every aspect of my life. I NEED HELP!!!!

Answer 1

First, take a look at the level of stress in your life. Anyone who feels overextended on a daily basis will adopt coping techniques. Communication in relationships requires creative listening and problem solving; at times it is hard to maintain the energy to meet those challenges. In your life, do you often turn to porn as a way to distract yourself from these issues? If so, you may have become dependent on the porn as a stress reducer or coping strategy. Dealing differently with these stresses may make it easier to reduce your use of pornography.

Second, determine whether you are an occasional viewer or have become dependent on porn. Talk honestly with trusted friends, family, or a therapist about how much pornography you are watching. Try taking a “porn holiday,” lasting from two weeks to one month. As you follow through on this commitment, pay close attention to any cravings that may result or anxieties that rise into your awareness. This “holiday” is an opportunity to explore alternative coping strategies and discuss them with a trusted confidante.

Third, if you find that your plans for a porn holiday fall apart or that after such a holiday your earlier habits return, then the potential for porn dependence/addiction is very high. In order to change dependent behavior, you will need to set a priority to cut the strings that keep you tied to viewing porn. There are a number of online resources that can prove beneficial:

- Internet filters (such as ContentProtect, CyberSitter, or NetNanny) can prevent most (but not all) pornography sites from appearing on your computer.
(internet-filter-review.toptenreviews.com)

- The program Covenant Eyes can also help by promoting open discussion of your porn viewing. Covenant Eyes tracks all of your computer use, including web-site visits. One or two persons who are aware that you are trying to change your porn viewing habits then receive an email synopsis. In this instance, sharing this information with your partner, with a friend, or with your therapist may be useful.
(www.covenanteyes.com)

- Twelve-step programs, such as Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous, provide a recovery program that addresses the spiritual and interpersonal costs of pornography and other compulsive sexual behaviors. Based on the recovery model found in Alcoholics Anonymous, members create a recovery plan and implement it by following the steps outlined in the program. (www.slaafws.org)

As with any problem of compulsive behavior, slips and relapses are not uncommon. Becoming discouraged, however, will only hurt your progress. If you extend the time between slips, that represents improvement. If you develop different ways of coping with your stresses, you have made progress. Tracking improvements will help prevent self-defeating thoughts.

The problem of pornography dependence will undergo increasing research in the coming years, and methods of addressing this specific problem may become more refined. However, there is help available, and there is no reason to continue suffering in secrecy and shame.

Answer 2

There is no short answer for your question. The bad news is you probably won't be able to "cure" it. The good news is it doesn't have to be out of control and affect every aspect of your life. You need to know more about what you're dealing with and the underlying causes of it. I suggest you research the phenomenon of sexual addiction and see if it sheds some light on your predicament. Try looking into the work of Dr. Patrick Carnes and John Bradshaw.

You're hardly alone in grappling with this issue.

Answer 3

The only way to stop that addiction is to stop cold turkey. There are many support groups out there.

Start at www.newlife.com They have led this battle with the book Every Mans Battle.

Good luck.

Answer 4

Get help, join a support group or get a therapist.

Answer 5

you need to confront the problem. go to support groups, get support from your family, and face your problem. good luck

Answer 6

check out

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its a really good rehab site for people just like you

Answer 7

ask God for help and tell him how sorry you are for all your sins (do it with sincerity), he will hel you out if you believe in Christ Jesus. He helped me.
With Christ you can conquer everything.
GOD Bless!

Answer 8

I'll pray Pray PRAAAAAY for you

Answer 9

Get a girlfriend. And turn off the computer!

Answer 10

http://www.faithfulandtrueministries.com/

Here is one support group.