I'm 16 years old soon to be 17, for sometime I've had to see other kids at school fall in love, and I find no one I consider worthy, and have only my strong sense of fantasy. As a result I feel traped in addiction to pornography and masturbating. How can I overcome these addictions.
2007-05-12 02:37:53 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I've been in your shoes before and the only thing that really changed my social life for the better was completely getting away form porn.
It's poison, think about it.
steps to overcome addiction to porn.
1. Just say to yourself... I won't view porn any more. Then stay away from it. If you ever find yourself sitting at the computer and those urges to view it come get away immediately!
2. Control your thoughts by filling your mind with good things when perverted thoughts enter your mind. (come up with 5 different things that work for you[like singing a song, reading a good book, watching a wholesome movie, exercise etc.])
3. Exercise, Exercise, Exercise.
4. If you never type in the words that bring porn to your screen then porn will not be viewed on your screen. If you never buy or rent pornographic material then you'll never have it.
5. Involve the Lord... tell him your tired of the way you feel about yourself, tell him you want to change and ask for help.
2007-05-12 03:07:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
For a start it is very wise of you to realize that these things are in fact addictive and like any addiction can change your whole inner self to negative emotions.
You have to remember that at your age hormones really kick in and have a powerful effect on you, the only answer really is self control and will power.
You will soon be involved with someone but I would caution you as to the meaning of falling in love at your age, are these other kids mature enough to realize the difference between love and lust?
Be patient and things will work out.
2007-05-12 02:45:10 · answer #2 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm going to be honest, if you don't find anyone else at school 'worthy', it sounds like you have an extremely exaggerated sense of self-importance.
You're some loser kid posting on the internet about how much you masturbate on a saturday afternoon, instead of being out with your friends. Something tells me you can't find anyone to like YOU rather than the other way around.
2007-05-12 02:46:18 · answer #3 · answered by Adam L 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everyone masturbates in some way or another, anyone that says they don't is lying to themselves...as for girl friends don't worry about it, you will find someone some day...I have a male friend that is 42 yrs old and he is still looking. You may be shy...or have a feeling of unsureness regarding what you want out of life regarding sex...seek a councilor retrospect to these possible needs.
Good Luck!
2007-05-19 15:01:31 · answer #4 · answered by Joel H 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To me porn is disgusting although I used too watch it out of curiosity but I found out it was I sin and that it lowers you sex drive I was introduced to porn when I was about 13 it was the one that came on cable but then when I watched the real deal I was so disgusted I nearly died and to this day I never watched it since just leave it alone and think about me haha for guys I think it s harder but just drop it and watch TV show late at night or just answer these questions when you get the urge o yea seriously no lie you could go insane watching them things I promise you SO STOP please...SMILE...
2007-05-16 13:38:21 · answer #5 · answered by Ablebaby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is some good helps:
I encourage everyone to get a good webfilter such as "K9 Web Protection." This is available at: http://www.k9webprotection.com/ Another good software to try is what is called accountability
software. This one will track questionable websites, and email them to a person, or persons, of
your choice. It is called x3Watch and is available at: http://www.xxxchurch.com/07/ and
http://x3watch.com/ These are ideas both for parents, and persons who are struggling with an
"addiction" to internet pornography.
Good for you, that you are concerned about this.
2007-05-12 04:52:09 · answer #6 · answered by Daniel F 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're young. Jump off your high horse into the pool of life and
live. Feelings of guilt can aways be gotten rid of, but the sting
of regret for not at least trying lasts forever.
2007-05-12 02:53:19 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
girl please. ur 16-17 u dont need to be in love anyway. i'm 24 and believe me at 16-17 when i saw my friends getting into relationships & talking about how in love they were, i"thought" i wanted to be in love too- all bullshit. u need time to grow and underdtand who u are. grow into the woman ur going to become. falling in love at this age, a man can only slow u down on the road to becoming a strong woman. just date masturbate and watch ur porn girl.
2007-05-20 01:55:20 · answer #8 · answered by tar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a strong sense of fantasy you shouldn't need the porn. Go see a therapist.
2007-05-12 02:43:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
pick up the book "Every young mans battle" and that will help. addiction is not any easy thing to overcome but the Lord can make it possible for you and the book has many helpful things.
2007-05-19 18:54:25 · answer #10 · answered by bastian915 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋