Addicted to Erotic Roleplaying, and I want to stop
Hey guys, I came to this app because I didn't want to spend $100 on a therapist, and I don't want to talk to my parents about this. When I was 11, I had exposed myself to porn for the first time - my parents chastised me for it, but it had developed into an addiction that has been on and off for me over the years. I'm 21 now, and due to recent events I am summoning up the courage to ask for help: PLEASE tell me how I can break my ties with online erp so I don't have to feel shame when I'm around my parents... I don't want to ruin any relationships I am going to have (I am single btw), and I can't seem to break this cycle of pain, guilt, and shame on my own.
I try to get back into my old activities by making music, listen to music, or arts and crafts. Something fun to do to distract my mind from it. There are times I relapse. Do my best to keep track of my behavior.
I understand. Had the same problem actually, but more in online BDSM stuff when some mistresses ordered me... some things.
The first thing I did when I completely tired from it -- I cut all connections with that type of my leisure. I also started to associate BDSM or JOI or CEI with something really horrible and disgusting, so my brain would decline my addictions in the future.
In some sense, it helped. However, I decided to receive qualified help.
I hope that everything will be fine with you.
