@Jlied , go easy with yourself too.
Self love is like healthy food.
But addiction is like sucking air when we should be eating wholesome food and drinking clean water. Air cannot feed. Soon we will be severely malnourished.
The emptiness and negativity is from running dry and empty for too many years. No starving folk can remain happy or optimistic for long.
Young addicts just fear brain fog and a dead dick.
They don't know the joys of long term depression like us old birds.
but never fear, there is a path out.
it is not easy, but life was never about easy.
it's exactly because porn was too easy, that's why we're in such bad shape today.
1. Abstinence
2. Schedule, plan and prepare positive things (breaks, social, hobbies, events)
3. Remember, reflect and recognize good and happy moments
4. Focus. Don't let mind wonder or be distracted
5. Have a pet you can touch and interact with.
6. Study study study
7. Help others alot alot alot
8. Keep life simple
9. Be kind to yourself
10. Be patient. Do not rush. Let events unfold gently.
Christmas and new year is coming.
Excellent time for some charity work, help and communion.
Tomorrow and thereafter will be better for you.