Most porn addicts suffer from emotional,
sexual or physical trauma. Porn might begin with curiosity but soon is
used to numb unhealed pain. If you have unsolved problems and are
struggling with porn addiction you may also struggle with:
Depression
Self-hatred
Low Self-Worth
Sexual Abuse Issues
Anxiety and Stress
Financial Problems
Hopelessness &
Lack of Meaning In Your Life
Know that your life will only spiral downward until you deal with your
pain and solve your problems. Your porn addiction is only a symptom not
the problem.
Know that if you're addicted to porn that you aren't a bad person but a
person in pain. You are worthy of love and the good things life has to
offer.
Know that you are capable of love and face-to-face loving relationships.
Know that help is available for porn
addiction and you only
need to accept it. You don't have to secretly struggle alone.
Know that everyone is afraid. It's what you do with your fear that makes
all the difference in the world. Take one small step today. That's all
that's required in this moment. One small step.
You can do it. You're worth it. There's a whole new world waiting for
you!
Tess Marshall has a master's degree in counseling psychology and
a specialty in addictions. She has over 15 years of study, research and
experience in empowering people to grow personally, build authentic
relationships, and addictions allowing them to live
a life of freedom. |
