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Go to a therapist

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by NotSoAverageJoe, May 10, 2017.

  1. NotSoAverageJoe

    NotSoAverageJoe Fapstronaut

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    Seriously. Your addiction is probably just hiding an underlying nerousis or psychological issue.

    I was an all day/ every day user. I'd watch at home, driving, at work... whenever I could. I didn't M as much though. It was just a distraction to cover up my anxiety/ depression.

    I saw no hope, until finally I went to a walk in therapy clinic..

    For the first time ever, I went a week clean, relapsed, went 3 weeks, relapsed again.. but I'm almost 1 month NoFap now. Still have cravings and have peeked at old fave websites but I feel like I'll finally be able to quit 100%

    Man up and go talk to a real person about your issues.

    It helped so much
     
  2. iceman40

    iceman40 Fapstronaut

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    I agree with this. Yet it's important that the therapist you see knows about porn addictions well. They have to understand it in a way that does not cause shame on you.
     
  3. NotSoAverageJoe

    NotSoAverageJoe Fapstronaut

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    Exactly. Go in and tell them straight up about your addiction. The very act of taking ownership and responsibility for your actions will take so much weight off your shoulders. It removes a lot of the guilt and shame.

    I've gone to the walk in clinic 4 times, and told a different therapist each time, all were women.

    It's ok to admit you have a problem. That's like step 1

    Also, meditate. Srsly
     
  4. Fringe

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    good point. I did get a therapist. it's best tool I've had with this journey.
     
  5. I don't believe in therapists. I hate those kind of people. Who are they to tell what to do? These "superior" human beings. Porn and sex addictions are already heavy stuff to talk about to others, I just go to confession with a priest. no matter if the priest is somewhat disappointing, I have God on my side especially during the confession time. Plus it's free lol

    I believe that saying out loud to other people about your addictions frees you a little bit. You open up about that hidden life you conduct. You think "at least they know". Even though it's a very intimate issue and very hard for me to open my mouth and talk about my addictions
     

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