The holidays are often full of celebrations, traditions, and gatherings. With that, you may feel more pressure to achieve other's expectations. For example, you may feel pressure to find the perfect gift for your spouse. Likewise, you may be keenly aware of the social expectations that are often left unspoken.
What are some triggers you can prepare for this holiday season?
Often, a trigger initiates the cycle of your porn addiction.
Like any addiction, porn addiction forms as a result of compulsive responses to a need or strong desire to act out. Triggers often initiate that need or desire. Often, triggers create either physical or emotional discomfort. For example, thoughts surrounding the financial burden of the holidays can lead to emotional pain such as anxiety or stress. As a result, it's easy to want to numb or escape those emotions.
Other feelings that can lead to an intense desire to turn to your porn addiction include:
Let's discuss three ideas that may help you begin to break the cycle of your porn addiction.
Often, the key to success for porn addiction recovery is to receive professional help. A licensed therapist may help you discover the underlying issues. Likewise, they may be able to help you acquire the tools that can help you avoid turning to your porn addiction.
At Eagle's Wings Counseling Center, we specialize in the treatment of porn addiction. We may be able to help you on your road to recovery. We'd love to talk to you, call us today.
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