Getting something off my mind.
I am in the medical field and from time to time see patients that are not tznius (to say the least). My addiction, 30 days clean so far, has affected my mind and I at times find myself yearning to see some flesh.... I feel disgusted with myself. (I also have this urge to see, and sometimes stare, when walking the streets; spring has not helped.)
I hope that kicking this habit, and addiction, will let my mind have more than one track.
However, I would like to share a break though I had today. I found myself with an opportunity to be present for an exam, and instead of going, I told myself I already saw one last week, thought no need to see another (if (a big "IF") I have to perform in the future, seeing one more now won't make a difference), and opted out.
I know that in my field I have to be comfortable with seeing things, and there are duties to perform, but "limiting exposure to what is necessary" is something I should strive for.
Sadly, seeing medical images in books, and general radiographic studies illicit a reaction as well. There are no internet filters for those.
This is my profession; I am good at it and I enjoy it (not the pitfalls that come with it, I am disgusted and ashamed of them). I want to be free of these urges when I see patients and studies, and while taking action in not seeing porn and not masturbating is part of it, the rest I have to train myself ("LOOK AWAY") and give the power to Hashem; I realize I need His help.
Thanks for letting me share.