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"Why Can't I Stop Watching Porn?"

Feb 19, 2024
12:00
Snipd AI
Delving into the emotional aspects behind pornography addiction, discussing how it serves as a coping mechanism and the neuroscience behind it. Exploring the roots of addiction, the importance of structured routines, and alternative coping skills like meditation.
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Quick takeaways

  • Focus on the present moment and take it one day at a time to resist addiction.
  • Pornography addiction is often rooted in emotional regulation, not just sexual desire; develop alternate coping skills to overcome it.

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Quitting Addiction: Letting Go of Permanence

When attempting to quit an addiction, focusing on permanent solutions can be counterproductive. The desperation to fix the addiction permanently actually fuels the addiction and sets us up for failure. Instead, we should shift our focus to the present moment and take it one day at a time, resisting the addiction in the here and now. By letting go of the idea of permanence and avoiding thoughts of past regret or future fears, we can start to break free from the addiction.

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