Sex / Pornography Addiction Support Group
Sexual addiction, also sometimes called sexual compulsion, is a form of psychological addiction to sexual intercourse and other sexual behavior.
Wondering if there are any Christian males that struggle with pornography on here. Primarily on my cell phone. Unfortunately, I need the phone for work and it has to have Internet access. I've tried Covenant Eyes, a program for restricting adult content but was able to find a workaround on the system so that does not help me any longer. I've also tried in person groups, have only been able to find one, but they are a bit dysfunctional and I can no longer attend due to scheduling conflict with work. Any advice or help would be appreciated.
flyfisher
I used to look on my cell phone as well. For work I go to supervisor training courses and they teach you things to help with work situations and i used one for my porn addiction it is called the account ability loop or circle. Use two circles and intertwine where there is a middle portion. On one side of the circle is what your addicted to in that circle on the other circle put everything that you are losing or hurting. In the middle put what you want to work on. As you work on the issues replace them in the circle that is your addition until the addiction is on the very bottom or out of the circle completely. I have been clean over nine months and counting. I have no more urges and I talk with my wife about everything and how I am feeling. I am healthier now than I have ever been in my life and i hope I can repair all the damage i caused in my marriage.
gdhawkins
I'll give that a try. Thanks flyfisher!
flyfisher
You’re welcome
flyfisher
I hope it helps
gdhawkins
I went on a walk with a friend yesterday who agreed to be my sponsor as well. I go to AA too. I know being active in social activities definitely helps.
catch_the_music
All men have to deal with this issue. You are not alone. Porn is an issue because it gives us a "rush" - at least for a little while. Then comes the depressing elements that make us feel powerless and out of control. The struggle is to replace porn with healthy living. Praying the Lord's prayer helps me - "Lead us not into temptation and deliver us from evil'... Also I think we need to "keep our minds on things above" as the scriptures say. The Christian life is exciting and we need to get our "rush" from living it out. I think too many times we seek out porn because we are bored and not seeking God (Love God/Love Our Spouse/Love Others). I like to search for and read the "One Another" scriptures in the Bible. Love one another, Pray for one another, Encourage one another., etc... scriptures (there are over 50 of them). Then I set out to accomplish those goals. That keeps me busy doing Kingdom work and thereby reaping the Blessings from it. (I do stumble from time to time and then ask for God's forgiveness). That is how I manage to stay on track. Hope that helps. God Bless!
A91elg
It's been a struggle for me as well. I am christian myself and really want to purse God will all of me but I feel like this hinders me. I'm really trying to stop lusting.
gdhawkins
Hi A91elg. Yep, you're not alone. I am working with my sponsor on accountability. It is helping. I wouldn't mind eventually swapping numbers with people on here down the road to have more of a network of accountability. What are your thoughts on that?
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