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Most probably.
Did you look at it before, when you had someone in your life?
(This next part may be considered graphic, by some.)
Since you have implied that you do not touch to it, and most people just stop after climaxing, what then prompts you to stop?
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gav1nzdad
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The fact that you keep clicking though different links suggests that you are seeking something. I don't want to get all psychological, but maybe it could be OCD? Are there other areas of your life that could be contributed to OCD? Then again, it is a sinful thing, so it does stand to reason that you will not find the fulfillment you are seeking. Similar to the man who worships money, it seems he never has enough. Or the drug addict, who just falls deeper and deeper into his addiction.
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I had no interest in porn when i had a girlfriend. What prompts me to stop viewing porn on my computer? Usually when i look at the clock and see that it's 4.00 a.m and i've been surfing porn websites for 3 or 4 hours and the realisation that i am going to be exausted the next day through lack of sleep.
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I don't think i have OCD, but i do have an addictive personality. I am also addicted to food.
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Hello you can speak to me if you want to find God.
You will see how very real He is because I will give you accurate information on how to receive the holy spirit.
As far as the pornography goes, it is because your mind loves the idea of novelty. In other words something new. You look and look and look but can't get bored because it is always new. I know because I am the same way. If you want to break your addiction then you must take your mind off of it, from talking about it, from looking at luring images, and from the M word. If you do those it gives your mind time to reset back to a better state of mind. Just remember sex is addictive because of how your mind is. If you give it time to reset back to normal it will and can. It is only hard at the beginning.
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gav1nzdad
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Same here, I have an addictive personality too. But I am also a tad OCD. Double whammy! Anyways, just keep your mind on the things of God and stay in prayer. He will cleanse your mind and keep you from stumbling if you are truly focused on Him.
Keeping you in my prayers.
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I am trying to keep my mind on God, but i have to admit it's not easy. I am still plagued with doubts a lot of the time. But i will keep trying.
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gav1nzdad
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The more you stay in fellowship with Him the more you will want to stay in fellowship with Him. Addictions take time to acquire, they take time to go away. For example, have you ever tried to quit smoking? IF you have, then you know how hard it is to abstain. It seems so difficult until you reach that point one day when you just don't want it anymore. And of course if you fall off the wagon and smoke even just one, it's like having to go back to square one again.
Keep yourself strong man. Fixate on Him only.
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Dont give up the fight. We ALL have something to struggle against. Dont lose hope.The positive aspect is that you can see that pornography is something that separates you from God. Only temporarily of course. Sin is what separates us, repentance brings us back to Him.
Our life here on earth will be a continuous struggle.. but its all worth it.
Our life here on earth will be a continuous struggle.. but its all worth it.
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Thanks! I'll keep your advice in mind.Dont give up the fight. We ALL have something to struggle against. Dont lose hope.The positive aspect is that you can see that pornography is something that separates you from God. Only temporarily of course. Sin is what separates us, repentance brings us back to Him.
Our life here on earth will be a continuous struggle.. but its all worth it.
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These folks have a free program: Freedom from habitual sin: Overeating, Pornography, Smoking, Drinking
Prayers for you, friend,
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Prayers for you, friend,
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Wow! I love how open and honest everyone is here. I feel like I can open up to. I am also in need of prayer to get this porn addiction out of my life. Even if I don't go on sites....my mind becomes the screen. I'm a 21 year old female and this is just so wrong and I feel the separation from God every time. Then I come back....then I fall again. It's just a constant cycle and I just think I need more prayers. I wish I could put all my sexual urges on hold until after I get married
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Wow! I love how open and honest everyone is here. I feel like I can open up to. I am also in need of prayer to get this porn addiction out of my life. Even if I don't go on sites....my mind becomes the screen. I'm a 21 year old female and this is just so wrong and I feel the separation from God every time. Then I come back....then I fall again. It's just a constant cycle and I just think I need more prayers. I wish I could put all my sexual urges on hold until after I get married
To begin to serve God when you crave after sex understanding that God made you to be like that is the battle at hand. If it helps try reading the song of Solomon and see that passionate desire after sex with your partner isn't wrong whatsoever but lusting after sex for sex shake is. Try mind picture undefiled marriage beds doing the loving, and let God's loving gracious truth prepare you for your future partner.
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Your age is a big factor, biologically speaking. The urges are built into who you are at this time in your life. Not a bad thing.Wow! I love how open and honest everyone is here. I feel like I can open up to. I am also in need of prayer to get this porn addiction out of my life. Even if I don't go on sites....my mind becomes the screen. I'm a 21 year old female and this is just so wrong and I feel the separation from God every time. Then I come back....then I fall again. It's just a constant cycle and I just think I need more prayers. I wish I could put all my sexual urges on hold until after I get married
When I was a kid, when horses and carriages were the main mode of transportation
, that coveted secret magazine hidden away by a friend's dad or older brother was quite a find and thrill and was passed around among friends with glee. Today, everything is so out there, so "in your face", pervasive in society. It's very difficult to keep things in perspective.I was always attracted to the "nice girls", the girl next door type. Incredibly sexy to me. Being a musician, single, good looking with a high paying job offered me plenty of chances to "go astray", and it is truthful to admit at times I wish I had (a case of the "what ifs") but at the age of 63 I can look back and say I'm glad I wasn't promiscuous. It would have been just more garbage to clean up in my life as I got older, like drinking excessively or taking drugs.
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