Addiction to Sex or Porn is Nothing To Be Ashamed Of

There are many ways to help yourself grow and overcome an addiction. Be it behavioral or substance related, addiction can cause turmoil to all those affected and in its path. Overcoming addiction involves knowledge and awareness of one self, coping mechanisms and getting down to the true issues that have lead you down this path. There will be reflection, growth, maybe some anguish. But the only thing sure to stall out a recovery is self-doubt, playing the blame game, and sulking in remorse and shame.

Don’t get us wrong, a small dose of remorse for how your actions may be hurting yourself or someone close to you is certainly a part of coming to terms with the addiction and overcoming it, but overall you must adopt a positive outlook and attitude to move forward.

While you should never feel wrought with shame for any addiction, it’s especially true for porn addiction. It’s practically a scientific equation to suck our minds in. While porn can be used in healthy ways, for those that believe in it or don’t have a problem with it, for others, it can quickly become an activity that draws you in and takes over your decision making. The loss of power over a behavior is the root of behavioral addiction.

As humans we all experience brushes with decisions we weren’t too happy with later, some of us stray further from the path than we ever would have wanted to, but it’s no use to beat yourself up or feel shame. The most important thing is to come to terms, admit you have a problem, and admit that you need help. Once you’ve done this, you can move forward in accepting help and starting down a new path. There’s no shame in that.

Reference
N.D. “So You’ve Struggled With Porn? That’s Okay, Here’s Why”. Fight the New Drug. (website). 2017