NoFap when sick + depressed

Whenever I get sick/ill and I always find urges and chance of a relapse increases and I am trying to break the cycle. Anyone have any advice?

I used to have a gaming addiction but gave that up recently. I have started to watch more TV shows/movies but after a while they get boring. I see people suggest reading, but that doesn't really interest me.

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Side note maybe I used porn as a coping mechanism to hide the depression. I do understand NoFap won't fix all my problems, however it seems like a good idea not to go back to porn. Any help would be appreciated.

 

Thanks for replying.

I think maybe I need to find some books which interest me. Yes I find them boring, but there must be some books which I will find interesting.

I guess I need to change the narrative like you say. Instead of being sick or having a day off work and thinking I will likely relapse. I need to think the urges might increase, but if I have a strategy and be extra vigilant then I'll be ok.

I was thinking of an answer to my question and came up with the following...

1. Keeping phone in another room (most relapses seem to start with my phone)
2. Avoid screens when possible especially if alone
3. Do not peek at anything NSFW

I think it is just a difficult time when sick at home.

TLDR: Don't look at porn/peek when sick and a relapse will be much less likely.