One way that I recovered is I got involved with a 12 step program. The group conscience helps me see where I need the help. They offer support and guidance. Recovery is all about constant, steady change. Early on I was told to change people, places and things. Since those early days I have added, change thoughts, actions and behaviors. I also use God. 12 step groups call this type of spiritual guidance a "higher power". For me that higher power is God. It wasn't until I worked a spiritual plan of action that I was able to start down a better path. I, too had tried many things and failed miserably. When I turn to God I am able to feel hope. This is how I am recovering. It is the only thing that has worked effectively for such a long time. I wish you the very best in your recovery efforts.

12-Steps have helped many people. I found the Web site yourbrainonporn.com, along with the Web site yourbrainrebalanced.com, to be helpful. There was a book I can't recommend enough called "Breaking the Cycle" by George Mason that helped me change the way I think about sex and women, and the way I respond to triggers.

Also, rebuilding my relationship with God was crucial.

I had become addicted to pornography and masturbation in my early teens and am only now, nearly 30 years later, able to say that I'm no longer addicted. I do believe this could have happened much sooner if I'd found the right resources.

Correction: The book was "Breaking the Cycle" by George Collins.

Thank you for your comments. I'm very interested in the 12 step program but I still don't get how it works. I need to find a group right but where? Could you help me with a link please. Thanks again

I wouldn't quit masturbating .. I go at it about 5 times a week and I don't think that's unhealthy. If I went cold turkey on masturbation I'd be thinking a lot about sex too, it's normal.
I can be more vulnerable to porn when I'm masturbating, craving something more intense, so I turn off my phone or lock myself out.
Be mindful of your triggers and if you catch yourself in the mood do something drastic such as putting ice somewhere uncomfortable. Trying being horny for porn when you've got that going on. After that, if you have to take that step (very useful), then go do something to distract you.. If theirs nothing their to distract you and you have to sit with it .. Get a rubber band to put around your wrist .. When a craving strikes snap it back real hard.

I've been studying neuroscience and neuroplasticity .. And that last one could really carve itself into your mind. The opposite would be positive reinforcement .. You do something good and you're rewarded, that makes an impression into your brain. So the rubber band being negative reinforcement would also make an impression on your brain .. Making those thoughts occur less often. Your brain is constantly changing through neuroplasticity; so an external force that sends positive/negative stimulus would alter how your brain thinks. I am putting on a rubber band after coming to this complicated conclusion that I stand behind 100%!

Yes you definitely need to get involved in some sort of program or therapy. Me I'm in therapy and it seems to be helping i start group soon and I'll see how that goes but i learned that you can't do it alone try to find some help my friend.

Porn is hard enough to try and quit, but masturbating is a whole other animal. Believe it or not, small swigs of beer seem to help me fight this. I am DEFINATELY not advocating to drink a lot,but simply use alcohol as a tool. But if you have a weakness to that too, don't do it! Unfortunately, there is a stigma about alcohol, (sarcastic tone) forget all about it being a sleep aid, stress reliever, painkiller, antiseptic. Our culture has turned it into a monster. In other contries being "drunk" is a major taboo. Some people don't understand moderation, but I digress.....