Porn, the darkest addiction
Hi, I am new to 7cups. I am seeking help with overcoming PMO addiction. I want to overcome this bad habit, which is stealing everything from me, my career, my happiness,self esteem.. I tried to quit it but still, relapsed many times :( I don't want it anymore.. Please help me if you can..
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I was a different person 3 years ago, I gave importance to God and spent time meditating on God's Word. But now, I am like this.. I don't know what to do now. I never imagined I'd become like this. Please do help me, if anyone has been through the same.. I'd be grateful
@helpmeovercomePMOaddictiion
Hi there! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I haven't been through such situation but I'd love to support you if you wish
I can understand that any kind of addiction is very hard to quit but not impossible. I am glad that you're taking a step towards quitting your addiction. You can always pm me if you wish to talk more about your issues. Take care! 
Hi. Trying to open to other people about watching porn and feeling guilty before is tough. I talked to this therapist who was helping me and i tell her about this issue. She send me an audio judging me for watching porn and telling me about the awful industry porn is. She then say "you didnt tell me before about this" then i feel the rejection door slamming my face. The day pass and i could write down more about this soul injury. Im going to still try to reach out and seek help. Good day
@helpmeovercomePMOaddictiion
Hi there,
An important thing to think about in PMO is that orgasm is literally designed in our bodies to feel good. It is what encourages us to procreate. If it didn't feel good, we wouldn't have the desire to continue our species. So this is a genetically encoded habit. Our genes were not ready for a world where instant gratification for this need was always at our disposal. We must now adjust to the times with this knowledge.
There is nothing to be ashamed of. Your body is doing something natural and your reward pathways of your brain have been highjacked. Adding guilt and shame to the mix can make the addiction worse. Is there anything you can do to lessen your shame?
When did your addiction begin? What do you feel was the original cause?
What is your recovery "Goal"? Or what does healthy look like to you?
Do you have any distraction or coping strategies that you could use when you have urges?