Porn addiction

[JakeBakes]

I have been a christian ever since I can remember but in the last few years I have become addicted to porn. Every time I try to stop, I stop for about a week but end up looking at porn again. I feel like God has led me to come here and ask for some one who will once a week <staff edit> to help hold me accountable, or maybe even several people. This is the fist time have come out about this and I already feel better getting it out there. So if one or a few of you would do this for me I would be so blessed and encouraged by it. Thank you so much! I'm going to head to bed for the night, I will be back in the morning. Thanks again!

 

[John Goodness]

Hi, I struggle with the same. You are brave to seek help. I'm going through a 12step recovery program at our church. I highly recommend you check nearby churches if they have same programs as well for you to join.

 

[SamanthaMathis]

It is great you are getting it out there! Yes, talking about it makes discussing it less stigmatized, easier to talk about, easier to manage, and may be overcome. If you have questions, people here are always willing to lend a hand and help!

 

[BlackSabbath]

I am addicted to pornography as well I cannot control myself.

 

[Ryan McCabe]

I have been a christian ever since I can remember but in the last few years I have become addicted to porn. Every time I try to stop, I stop for about a week but end up looking at porn again. I feel like God has led me to come here and ask for some one who will once a week <staff edit> to help hold me accountable, or maybe even several people. This is the fist time have come out about this and I already feel better getting it out there. So if one or a few of you would do this for me I would be so blessed and encouraged by it. Thank you so much! I'm going to head to bed for the night, I will be back in the morning. Thanks again!

Hey Bro,
It is a struggle a lot of us have. Paul encourages use to remove the sinning part of the body. while there are some extremes to this there are moderate ways to handle it. Think of porn like a drug. If you were addicted to drugs could you keep them in the house or have any access to them? So the same with Porn, yes we all need to grow in our ability to say no and develop self control but until then you need to make barriers for yourself. one barrier can be accountability, and its awesome that you are seeking it out. The second barrier is using the restriction options on your phone or adding k9 blocker to your computer. You can place restrictions on your phone to restrict certain apps, or even certain websites. once you have set it up you allow someone youre close to set a four digit pin and you lock it up. This of course isn't the end all but it allows you space from your sin to get your mind clear.
It is awesome that you want to leave this sin behind it shows the Spirit's work in your life! message me if you want to discuss more

 

[SamanthaMathis]

stay strong, there is always a way

 

[Andy The Wizard]

I have been a christian ever since I can remember but in the last few years I have become addicted to porn. Every time I try to stop, I stop for about a week but end up looking at porn again. I feel like God has led me to come here and ask for some one who will once a week <staff edit> to help hold me accountable, or maybe even several people. This is the fist time have come out about this and I already feel better getting it out there. So if one or a few of you would do this for me I would be so blessed and encouraged by it. Thank you so much! I'm going to head to bed for the night, I will be back in the morning. Thanks again!

This has been something I have struggled with as well. What has helped me stay away from porn is the beauty and sublimity of my Orthodox faith. The liturgy makes the things of Earth go strangley dim. God knows I'm still a sinner, but the foretaste of Heaven really helps.

 

[khevishe g awomi]

look John 14:13-14 and pray daily for God's help. I did the same and now I'm free.

 

[SamanthaMathis]

look John 14:13-14 and pray daily for God's help. I did the same and now I'm free.

Thank you for sharing, it is truly an inspiration for me. Not many people, especially women, are open about their difficulties with it, but glad to see you have overcome this daily struggle.

 

[Spherical]

I know that the OP is old and all, but my take is use whatever means helps you best: spirituality, physical excercise, active practice of charity, deeper connection with other people, the arts, journaling, talking, cutting off and/or staying away from the occasions of sin (a must), etc. The path is not easy, but the ways are many. As long as you rely on the grace of God, believe it, and do your “homework” in Him, this will be a win battle.

 

[SamanthaMathis]

I appreciate your words. Even if the post is old, the struggle remains for many on the forum.