Recovery From Porn Addiction
Have you noticed yourself watching too much porn lately? Or maybe a friend of yours has mentioned that his/her porn habit is getting out of control? Either way, online consumption of adult content has skyrocketed. It has now become one of the leading causes of depression and anxiety. Statistically, every year the number of users of erotic content rises. Within the last 5 years, the increase has been exponential.
These statistics can be concerning, watching porn excessively is a problem that can be combated. It’s easy to change our ways once we put our minds to it. As long as we make the honest decision to stop behaviours that may be causing us harm.
Open up about your feelings during recovery to a porn addict
At times, we can feel alone when it comes to the habits we have. Especially because society doesn’t condone watching porn. It can be difficult to come out of our shell about what’s bothering us. It is the risk of being ostracised from our social circle. This is fairly understandable as it can only leave you feeling more lonely and isolated. This is the last thing we need when dealing with something like this.
Bottling up your emotions will do you more harm than good. When emotions are suppressed, they eventually find a way to manifest themselves often in untoward ways. It can be likened to a can of soda being shaken and not opened. Once the can is opened, it will spew out its contents and then the drink is wasted. This metaphor can be applied to your feelings as well.
When you feel like your habit of watching porn is getting out of control, don’t hesitate to reach out. Check out the ‘talk with peers’ feature on the app BlockerX. You’ll be able to connect with other users who are going through the same thing you are. For sure, you’ll be able to get some tips and tricks from others and make friends who are like-minded.
You’ll understand that you’re not alone
Just like you, there are several million other individuals going through the same situation. There’s always going to be someone you can speak to about your condition to make you feel better. Remember, it’s very important to integrate into society to express yourself and share your emotions. You don’t want to risk bottling up your emotions just because you feel like others wouldn’t understand.
This could be for many reasons. For example, you might believe that just because nobody likes to talk about their porn habit, nobody else watches porn. The strange thing though is, statistically, that’s impossible. 93.2% of boys and 62.1% of girls first watch porn before the age of 18, the legal age. That should tell you something about just how rampant porn usage is even before it’s allowed by law.
Conveying your emotions could be just the release you need to help you overcome porn. Usually, the first step to solving a problem is acknowledging it. Certain situations can be shocking. At the same time, it can be greatly comforting to know that we’re not alone in our struggles.
It will help you stay accountable
Opening up and speaking to fellow sufferers can be incredibly helpful in your quest to stop watching porn. As we discussed, hundreds of thousands of other individuals going through the same thing you are. It’s not uncommon because nearly everyone in an urban society has access to the internet now. This has numerous benefits but there are negatives and other than cybercrime, excessive pornography is one of them.
There’s little to no barrier to entry for pornography. Websites often do not have filters on them to stop underage individuals from watching porn. The government does have laws against child pornography. Watching underage porn, internet service providers often find it difficult to enforce and effectively curb it. Because you’re likely to view porn alone, the chances of anyone knowing is less. Thus being able to help without you first reaching out is minuscule.
By reaching out on an application like BlockerX, it’s easy to find and connect with other individuals. They may be going through the same situation so that you can have someone hold you accountable for your progress. You’ll be able to discuss your feelings and your plan to quit. You’ll also help make a difference in the world all the same time!
You’re less likely to judge yourself and others
Once you see just how many people there going through the same thing you are, you’ll feel better about yourself. You’re not abnormal, weird, strange, awkward, or weak for having a porn habit. It doesn’t have to mean any of those things. In fact, once you start reaching out, you’re more likely to understand yourself and them better.
You’re also far less likely to judge yourself and others for the situation. Especially during puberty, the high level of hormones in the body can manifest as strong sexual urges. This is perfectly normal. It’s necessary to channel them into the right activities so that it doesn’t end up causing you harm.
Once you’ve spoken to other individuals who are in a similar situation, you’ll understand why people behave in certain ways. It could be their personal issues, they may be going through a breakup or be depressed. It could be stress related to school or work. Either way, you’ll start to see things from a new perspective and this will help you understand yourself better. You’re more likely to want to stop watching porn outright (also known as “cold turkey”). Once your network more and build a support group around you.
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You’ll be able to build a support group
Discussing your situation with others who are going through the same thing is absolutely essential. You’ll be building a group of like-minded individuals who want to grow and improve their lives. Rest assured, you’re not the only one experiencing a compulsive urge to watch porn.
A high percentage of individuals, both male, and female begin watching porn even before they reach the legal age. It’s extremely common. It’s fair to say that more people watch porn than don’t within the pubescent age group. In a way, this is quite worrying, and more research is required into how this can be prevented.
For now, the focus is the importance of building a support group. It will help you grow out of your porn habit. This is not hard to do considering just how common the situation is. Joining forums on Reddit and the feature ‘talk to peers’ is a great way to effectively build a support group. You’ll be able to reach out when you feel like you might be leaning towards resorting to porn.
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It will motivate you further
Speaking to others will help support and encourage you not to watch porn. You can stay accountable to your peers and vice versa. You’ll be able to discuss your progress. Help motivate others to push towards their goal of quitting porn cold turkey. Who knows, you might even meet a great friend and enjoy a long and fruitful friendship. The only way you’ll know is if you try it out. Give BlockerX a try today and see how you feel.
It’s vital to see the importance of connecting with others who are in the same boat as us. You could learn crucial tips and tricks that others are using to combat their habit. You’ll be able to identify patterns with the help of others that you may have never noticed before. It can improve your progress significantly. It can motivate you to keep up to your promise of giving up a porn habit.
Not only this, but you’ll be able to make some great friends and peers. They will stay with you and keep you on track to achieve your goals. They will be with you in times of weakness to remind you why you started and will inspire you not to give up. Remember to check out the app BlockerX and it’s many features. One of our most salient features is the ‘talk to peers’ button which will connect you to a fellow user. This is a great way to reach out to others who are also going through the same thing. It will aid you in stopping your habit and keep each other accountable.
