"I no longer want to be beat down because of my sexual errors."
I just want to point out in a very gentle and caring manner that
We are not bad people trying to be good we are sick people trying to get well.
Sex/Porn addiction is
not a character defect!!!!
You are not making any errors.
Your neural response to a very strong chemical called dopamine is what your "fixing" when you "use" porn to aid in it's production. Your literally getting high off your own drug supply.
Most of us
"use" and
"Relapse" when we are:
Lonely
Tired
Angry
Fearful
Resentful
Shamed
Guilt Ridden
Boredom
The above are
some of the
TRIGGERS we are
POWERLESS over early in our recovery.(google trigger list)
Through the
TOOLS of working our
"Program" we become empowered, joyous, happy and free from sexual obsession and compulsion.
TOOLS (just a few of many):
Journal keeping
Being of service to others (Service Positions)
Attending meetings
Therapy
Outer Circle activities
Not isolating
Using Porn blockers
Accountability to a Sponsor
Going to Shul
That's a lot to chew on. I've been in recover for five years. I have gone through long stretches of
abstinence where I wasn't
sober. Abstinence without sobriety is not sustainable and will lead to a miserable life. Take your time, start with
Step one . Reach out to me if you like. I'm here for you