guiganvoger
Active Member
So here are the updated triggers and strategies:
1. Home alone with computer
Call a friend or family member, post on forum, read educational info on porn/addiction, go for a walk, take a shower, work on bikes, do chores/clean house, exercise, read, play music, cook/meal prep
2. During work hours by myself
Take a break from screen time, do work on paper if possible, listen to podcasts/webinars, work outside in yard
3. Accidental viewing of images or other women
Look away, think of something else immediately, don't take second or lingering glances, remind yourself why you quit porn, don't take fantasy to bed or in home, pinch yourself if needed
4. Time with phone alone, mostly bathroom boredom
Leave door open, don't bring phone with me, read instead, or bring something else for distraction
5. Masturbation at night in bed
Keep hands away from my groin, sit on them, count sheep, think of something else, get up and distract yourself, engage in sex with wife instead when feeling urges
6. In the shower
Touch yourself with soap or washcloth only, distract yourself with music or podcasts
1. Home alone with computer
Call a friend or family member, post on forum, read educational info on porn/addiction, go for a walk, take a shower, work on bikes, do chores/clean house, exercise, read, play music, cook/meal prep
2. During work hours by myself
Take a break from screen time, do work on paper if possible, listen to podcasts/webinars, work outside in yard
3. Accidental viewing of images or other women
Look away, think of something else immediately, don't take second or lingering glances, remind yourself why you quit porn, don't take fantasy to bed or in home, pinch yourself if needed
4. Time with phone alone, mostly bathroom boredom
Leave door open, don't bring phone with me, read instead, or bring something else for distraction
5. Masturbation at night in bed
Keep hands away from my groin, sit on them, count sheep, think of something else, get up and distract yourself, engage in sex with wife instead when feeling urges
6. In the shower
Touch yourself with soap or washcloth only, distract yourself with music or podcasts