I would wager that about 70-80 percent have used porn as an escape of anxiety. Anyone can feel free to correct me if they think that this is to high of an estimate (-: The thing that you got to figure out is how to process your emotions in a different way. It’s hard at first but it gets easier after a while. If im feeling particularly anxious or got something heavy on my mind, i usually go for a long walk and listen to music to sort out my feelings. Im sure many other people can offer their ideas of what they do when they get anxious to relax etc. Anyway, keep it up brother! We are all rooting for you!!
-ftc

I can relate. The trick is to find something else you enjoy and telling yourself no matter how bad it is now watching porn will only make me feel worse after.

Baruchhashem989 wrote on 10 Jul 2022 22:01:

I would imagine probably most of us and not just from Anxiety. Also as an escape from anger, loneliness, disappointment and frustration etc.. 

Welcome aboard, your fighting the good fight.

Unfortunately I can't find anything to calm me down other then internet etc..

So its a vicious cycle you get anxious so you go on the internet. You go on the internet you get depressed.  You get depressed you get more anxious. 

Anyone can help?

Also if you have found an escape through chatting can you please post.

Baruchhashem989 wrote on 15 Jul 2022 22:55:

Have you tried vigorous cardiac exercise to blow off steam and calm down?
Have you tried learning gemara to calm yourself down? 
Meditation or prayer? 
Have you spoken with a physician about your anxiety/depression?   
Just a couple thoughts...   

We're here for you.

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Hi BaruchHashem,

Firstly I would change the title.. By joining you have gone a big step in the right direction... a big Yashar Koach for joining GYE and welcome aboard. Hashem should give you much Hatzlacha and Siyata Dishmaya in overcoming this battle. 
From reading this thread I can see you haven't listed very much about yourself or your challenges so its kind of hard to respond back appropriately. Would you be able to elaborate on your background/experience etc.. 
Regarding Anxiety and negative behavioral patterns there is much to be said on this - I can only comment on my own experiences as anxiety was a massive trigger for me. 
BH you WILL reach a point where anxiety doesn't bother you as much, if at all. As someone who suffered from 12 with very high levels of anxiety and panic I can really attest to this. But again without knowing more of your background it is very hard to provide any meaningful dialog. 

Wishing you much hatzlacha and looking forward to hearing back more