A Relapse and some Thoughts

Yes you can, you just have to put your mind to it.

 

You have to go cold turkey otherwise you'll never stop. It's probably not the answer you wanted but it's the best way to revert to a natural healthy state.

 

Easing off doesn't work so well for porn like traditional substance abuse, because every time you edge or orgasm you reinforce further into your brain that you need porn. The only way I've been able to get to where I am now is just by flat out quitting, otherwise I would of never stopped.

That truly is where willpower comes in, you build up a dependency when you do that as well. Kind of like a reward because your brain knows and expects you to do it again after passing your previous one, so it'll never let go and know you won't either.

That's just what I've experienced anyway, the brain truly is predictable in a lot of ways and you can narrow down or often see how it's trying to manipulate you. I wish there was an easier way to quit but unfortunately you have to overcome it with determination and willpower mate.