Hey everyone, I really need help on avoiding watching porn, since this addiction has been with me for so long, but it’s so hard to avoid looking at when I’ve struggled with it for so many years.
some steps you can take to work towards getting rid of this addiction: Seek professional help,consider reaching out to a therapist or counselor who specializes in addiction treatment. They can provide personalized strategies and support tailored to your needs. Join a support group,connecting with others who are going through similar challenges can provide a sense of community and encouragement. Groups like Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) or Porn Addicts Anonymous (PAA) may be helpful. Identify triggers,understanding what triggers the urge to watch porn can help you develop strategies to avoid or cope with these triggers effectively. Replace the habit,find alternative activities to engage in when you feel the urge to watch porn. Exercise, hobbies, mindfulness practices, or spending time with loved ones can be healthy distractions. Set boundaries: create boundaries to limit access to porn, such as installing filters on devices or setting time limits for internet use.
@Anonymous - Nice thank you so much, I’ve tried to get in contact with a therapist, but it’s been hard for cost, and I’ve tried using a app to block with 18 plus apps like ph and x videos and others, but I wish I could set a password for it since at times my urges get the best of me and make me want to search pornography again, but I haven’t been at these social groups so I might try that!!, again thank you so much
@Dave789 Baby go to screen time settings, go to “App Store, games, web” tab, there’s a section that allows you to restrict websites and adult websites. And you can block physical websites by typing in the never allow section
You're welcome. Like many things, avoiding porn needs practice. You weren’t initially this way. Step by step, you can free yourself.Porn ruins Human minds,and you are so brave to understand that, see it, and decide to quit it. Therapy is the first and faster option I mentioned, but you can completely free yourself from it by yourself. I am sure you can do that because you took the first step, which is the decision, and you see it as an addiction. Many people can't see or accept this.Also, during the time you get rid of porn, you can overcome POCD too because I think porn affects those kinds of intrusive thoughts too.
Run away from porn it will ruin your life!!!!!!!
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