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25. The Ironic Rebound Effect: Why Suppressing Urges Can Make Things Worse (And What to Do Instead)

Unhooked: Breaking Porn Addiction Podcast

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The Middle Path Between Suppression and Indulgence

The third option is what we might call the middle path between suppression and indulgence. Rather than simply acting out on every urge or craving that you have, instead of beating yourself up for feeling something, just make space for it to pass. This is how we deal with cravings, with desire, with urges, without making them stronger.

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