My porn addiction is mentally draining me
I don't smoke, i have tried vapes from peer pressure when i was 16, (i'm now 20) but i only did 1-3 main puff from the inside. (How your supposed to do it) But all the 23-50 puffs where in and out from the mouth no holding just flavour. Now yes i've a 2nd hand smoker from my dad outside with Marlboros cause its cheaper and he smokes the whole backyard up, i try to convince him to stop but he tries and continues buying them cause i "stress him out". And i have 2nd hand smoked other places too, smelt weed n all that. I'm not a drinker as much i won't call my self an alcoholic as i only do them occasionally to try to loosen up to speak with girls. (Which i suck) The most was me feeling a bit light headed walking around the block of the party.
Now i don't do any drugs and i'm scared at looking at them or seeing people do it.
I don't really have a gambling issue too.
But i do have a Porn/Sex addiction and i've been trying to quit ever since i was 12-14 to 20 now. I need help!
Allen Carr has many books out there to quit many addictions, but I should think that any addiction is tackled the same way as quitting smoking.
First is the DESIRE for CHANGE and taking the course of action to learn and proceed. This you are doing by being here. A great first step.
Allan Carrs books are great for getting in the right MINDSET.
We can do things much for easily when we WANT to do them. And we can DO what we BELIEVE we can do!
Many of us had great doubts of ever quitting smoking after decades. For you it is only a few years and not a drug addiction.(Nicotine being the drug)
.....The mind is a powerful thing. If we can change after decades, you most certainly make changes too. One day at a time or cold turkey, it is up to you. Perhaps make a promise to just do the "soft porn" and then proceed to taper off. Find a hobby or do puzzles or engage for hands and mind. Read Allan Carr, our stories and /or self help books.
I hope that you find your key to change!
Envision the new you!
Thanks Happiness :) i'll sure checkout Allan Carr om youtube and see some videos about it! I really appreciate your insight and knowledge for me to learn everyday! Lil support is considered, big support for many and this is ome of them. Anyways ill be checking Allan Car after i get off this site thank you :) likewise and i hope whatever your addicted gets kicked to the curb!!
Hi Aminta,
Thank you for sharing so openly. Happiness has provided some great advice and we would also suggest that there is support available for what you're experiencing - for help with porn addiction, you could try the 'Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous' group https://www.slaa.org.au/newcomers/ or SMART Recovery Australia
Seeking help shows you’re already on the right path.
Thanks,
The iCanQuit Team
Thank you!! I really support the forum, but ill still stick around cause its such a positive atmosphere of an app! Thank you for creating this app :)