Porn Addiction

How to Overcome Porn Addiction For Life

Introduction
Chapter 1 The Anatomy of Pornography
Chapter 2 The Mindset of a Porn Addict
Chapter 3 Moving Towards the Light
Chapter 4 The Light After The Darkness
Conclusion

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Introduction

I want to thank and congratulate you for downloading the book, Porn Addiction: How to overcome porn addiction for life.
This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to determine the factors that contribute to the development of
porn addiction. It also enumerates onset of signs and symptoms for early diagnosis, suggests effective treatments and
interventions for immediate recovery, and recommends ways on how to permanently live a life without porn.
As the internet continues to spread its wings to the public, any materials or information are also becoming highly
accessible and readily available. The internet has been considered as one of the most powerful advancements in
technology. The web has been considered as the worlds most powerful bridge as it easily connects people and distributes
information.
As the door becomes more permeable, even the unnecessary and prohibited information is also easily transferred. The
darkness of the internet began when people learned how to easily spread viruses to destroy a network, when they
started to easily bully a person they find funny in the web, and when the internet instantly gave access to the restricted
sites such as pornographic sites.
This unnecessary information could easily corrupt innocent minds and affect a persons psycho-behavioral well-being. As
the exposure continues to increase, the minds are consistently being corrupted until an individuals sense of self-worth is
completely destroyed
This book will be beneficial for families, parents, students, and even for you. It is time to move away from the threatening
darkness of porn addiction. Anyone could be a victim, so don't let yourself and your family be part of it!
Thanks again for downloading this book, I hope you enjoy it!

Chapter 1 The Anatomy of Pornography

Pornography is defined as a material that depicts erotic behavior and is intended to cause sexual excitement.
Pornographic materials include pornographic films, sexy magazines, sex audio recordings, or anything that induces sexual
arousal. Psychologically, it is said that every human requires a catalyst to hasten their libido in order to achieve a
satisfying orgasm. The said catalyst depends either on a persons preference or his partners preference.

The prevalence of people watching pornographic films is increasing drastically, mainly because of the visual presentation
that easily excites a persons imagination. It lessens the effort to maximize your imagination and lets you focus more on
your bodily sensation that easily gives you orgasm. As the internet continues to open many doors, these pornographic
materials also continue to open more doors so they are easily accessible and downloadable.

There is no concrete law or cultural preference in terms of these pornographic materials. However, there are various
arguments that were raised up in order to permanently stop its production. Arguments used faith as a foundation. In
Catholicism, for example, watching pornographic films was considered a form of committing the sin of lust. It is believed
that pornography can lead to masturbation, which the faith referred to as an unnatural vice, an act of inhibiting life by
killing it due to the belief that even sperm cells were considered living beings.
Feminism, on the other hand, believes that pornography depicts women abuse and violence. It is believed that most of
the women seen in the pornographic films were forced to do so because of financial needs. If people will keep on
watching such films, then the production will never stop and more women will be victimized. It is also said that it is the
total disruption of their sanctity as women since there is no longer any sense of conservatism and femininity.
Most of the pornographic films show abused and violated women. This act is no different from actual sexual abuse which
is why pornographic film distribution is strongly being prohibited. It is devastating to think that most of the women seen
in these films were just forced to do so because they were in dire financial straits. Although they are aware that appearing
in such productions completely deprives them of their dignity, they are left with no choice because the world of
pornography is easier to get into and it pays much more than what a decent full-time job can.
Some culturists and ethicists also believe that pornography is a form of social harm. They argue that pornographic
materials could corrupt a persons mind and eventually turn him into a sexually-dependent individual. It is believed that
pornography contributes to the increasing incidences of sexual violence that includes abuse of women and children. They
also claim that pornography has a psychological impact that creates an unnecessary desire for procreation which in turn
increases the incidences of pre-marital sex and early pregnancy.
Most of the people who patronize porn are teenagers, specifically male teenagers. Since teenagers are adventurous, they
tend to indulge themselves in pre-marital sex just like what they see on the film. It could easily corrupt their minds by
making them think of various sexual fantasies. Increasing incidents of pre-marital sex also increase the incidence of
teenage pregnancy, which has already destroyed many lives.
Pornography is also one of the contributing factors in the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections such as AIDS. Most
of the pornographic films show unprotected sex, anal sex, and group sex. These sexual acts that are being shown in
pornographic films feed the interests of the public which could result in imitation. It is sad to think how these
pornographic films became an instrument in the promotion of pre-marital and unsafe sex among a nave audience.
The intense sexual desire that pornography produces could also destroy a family. It decreases respect for long-term
monotonous relationships and inspires a person to find other sexual partners that will satisfy their sexual desires. It
makes a person dissatisfied with their current relationship especially if their partner cant sexually perform like the ones
seen in the pornographic films.
Although various campaigns have been implemented to fight pornography, its production is still ongoing. It is
continuously affecting the lives of people who are addicted to it. For as long as there are people who continuously
patronize pornographic materials, its production will never stop. It is like a virus that will keep on spreading relentlessly.

Chapter 2 The Mindset of a Porn Addict

Pornography addiction can be defined as excessive dependency on pornographic materials leading to disruption of
physical, mental, social, and financial well-being. It is an internal conflict of wanting to get out and wanting to indulge,
which consequently leads to depression or confusion. Just like any other addictive substance, pornography creates an
extraordinary feeling of ecstasy, excitement, and belongingness, which then leads to compulsive and obsessive use of it.

A porn addict can be characterized as someone who feels irritated, incomplete, or totally disgusted without porn. He
literally spends most of the day watching porn for his sexual pleasures; inability to do so may lead to aggressiveness and
compulsiveness that could harm others. A porn addict develops an undefined sexual urge that irritates their subconscious mind leading to periods of anxiety, depression, or aggression. Pornography serves as a feed to their ego; it
calms their sub-conscious mind and satisfies their bodily desires.
It is hard to be a porn addict. There will always be periods of incompleteness, irritation, and unexplained sexual desire.
The desire is not always voluntary; most often, it is involuntary. The depression is usually caused by wanting to finally get
rid of it, but the body keeps on wanting it. The sub-conscious mind keeps on telling the person that pornography is the
only thing that could make him happy. This uncontrolled emotion usually leads to loss of self-worth and powerlessness.
Based on researches, the most common groups of people who develop porn addiction are those who lost their jobs,
those who lost spouses, victims of abuse and violence, and those who have feelings of low self-esteem, shame, and
isolation. It has been observed that the people who develop feelings of powerlessness are the most common victims of
porn addiction. They often feel that nobody understands them and it is only through watching porn that they can be
understood and satisfied.
Those who lost their jobs usually feel insecure. They feel that everything is temporary, and it is only through watching
porn that they will feel relaxed and calm. Pornographic films that deal with masochism may also give them the feeling of
security, power, and superiority. On the other hand, a person who experienced spousal loss feels that the film is the only
thing that could bring back his romantic relationship with his partner. It allows his imagination to play around, which
makes him feel that he is having sex with his spouse again.
Those who were abused, violated, and isolated usually develop the feeling of loss of self-worth, thus developing low selfesteem. Pornography serves as their vehicle to feel the sense of belongingness; it is the only time when they feel loved
and understood. These feelings are involuntary and would cause disappointment if they feel they are not satisfied.
It is important to know if one of your family members or friends is suffering from porn addiction. One of the early
symptoms of the disorder is restlessness. Porn addicts are usually restless or weak, especially if their urge is not being
satisfied. They have labile moods and usually feel irritated. There will also be periods of daydreaming and they usually
begin to isolate themselves.
These people also start to create their own world by spending most of their time inside their room and refusing to
interact with other people. They often feel alone and misunderstood and they feel that it is only through porn that they
can find the happiness and acceptance that they are looking for. Porn addicts also imagine that they are totally part of the
film and the people around them are totally out of their lives.
The serious part of the disorder is when the urge becomes uncontrollable. The worst case is when a porn addict engages
in exhibitionism. Exhibitionism is a form of sexual gratification through public display of private body organs. Due to an
intense and uncontrolled urge, they tend to focus more on satisfying their sexual pleasures, thus completely eliminating
their sense of privacy and social ethics. The urge could also lead to physical harm upon himself and others due to
aggressiveness.
Excessive addiction to porn is definitely harmful. The urge completely corrupts a persons consciousness and lets him
focus more on his sexual desires. It is therefore crucial to never let the person feel that everything is his fault because that
would increase the feeling of worthlessness. The best way to deal with a porn addict is to understand him and make sure
he feels understood. The guilt will keep on eating him as a whole until he completely loses his self-worth. The key in
helping these people is to help them develop a sense of faith and hope. They must feel that whatever they are
experiencing right now is simply temporary.

Chapter 3 Moving Towards the Light

Addiction is a combination of periods of compulsiveness and aggressiveness and periods of depression and worthlessness.
These alternating periods are very debilitating and traumatic for a porn addict. The sudden and drastic changes in
emotions and moods are psychologically impacting and could lead to permanent mental illnesses like Schizophrenia or
Bipolar disorder.
Severe depression combined with feelings of anxiety, powerlessness, loss of self-control, and disruption of body image
are very traumatic and require close attention and supervision. The patient might also feel that his condition is already
permanent and no treatment could ever cure him. He would feel incapacitated and hopeless in the midst of an infinite
darkness.
The person literally feels he is inside a dark room where there is no semblance of direction, peace, and hope. He feels that
he is totally lost and nobodys there to save him from darkness. The feeling of helplessness could also totally make him
feel incapacitated. Finally, the worst feeling a patient could ever feel is the sense of guilt. He will put all the blame on
himself and he will feel that he could have done something better in order to improve his condition.
There will also be periods wherein the person watches porn again and again for periods of sexual urgency, and then it will
be followed by periods of regret, disappointments, and guilt. His labile mood will keep on playing tricks with him; it will
gradually eat him as a whole until no sense of self-worth is left or until he is totally mentally incapacitated.
During this darkest period, emotional support is needed more than ever. The persons loved ones should show full
support and should be included in the complete course of treatment. This will let them understand the persons situation
more and this will make him feel that he can still recover from the disorder because he is not alone. Although earning the
porn addicts trust is difficult because of the sense of worthlessness, giving your best effort and patience are the keys to
earn that trust.
The person should never be left alone. Always make sure that someone is there to make him feel that he is not alone in
order to avoid periods of sexual urgency. Support from other people is also crucial in early recovery. Bring the person
closer to the people who have experienced the same problem in order to get tips on how to successfully move away from
it. He should always feel the sense of hope because this will give him strength and encouragement to pursue his recovery.
Social support is necessary. However, the porn addicts participation is still the key to early recovery. It is important to
always involve him in the whole process and never make him feel that he is alone. As a porn addict, the person should be
aware that he is an addict. This will let him understand his condition and be aware of the things he needs to do whenever
he feels the sense of sexual urgency.

Awareness of his condition will make him feel that he is in control of everything and will help him overcome the sense of
worthlessness and powerlessness. Always remind the person that he has full control of his recovery and active
participation is necessary. Never forget to explain everything that is being done to him in order to gain trust and to make
him feel that he has full control of the situation.

If you suspect that you might be an addict, then you have to start throwing away any pornographic materials that you
have. It will also help to temporarily disconnect yourself from anything that will let you access porn. Since the internet is
the most accessible source of pornographic films, you could temporarily disconnect your internet connection to lose
access to any pornographic sites. You also have to avoid yourself from talking to people who express interest in
pornography. If you will watch a movie or a show, make sure that the show doesn't have sexual content because this will
just trigger any sexual urges.

Porn addicts should always be involved in recreational activities like sports and hobbies. These will allow diversion and
help prevent recurrence of sexual urgency. Always make sure that you are always preoccupied with activities, especially
mental activities, in order to keep yourself from thinking about porn. All the activities should be productive and should
involve very little to no physical contact with the opposite sex because this would once again trigger impure thoughts.
It would also be helpful to find a support group that has the same condition as yours in order to derive real-life learning
and experiences. Being surrounded by the people who have the same case as yours will give you the feeling of
belongingness, which will give you a sense of trust and confidence. You can also get tips from the group about the perfect
ways on how to divert the attention. Through the support group, there will be no chances of discrimination because
anyone from the group is accepted and understood.

You also have to determine the things that make you happy. This will allow you to appreciate what you have in order to
totally eradicate negative thoughts that trigger you to think about porn. If your happiness is your family, then spend more
quality time with them. This intervention will greatly help you achieve a sense of well-being. Happiness and contentment
satisfy the sub-conscious mind and inhibit the feeling of sexual urge.

It is also important to seek assistance or guidance on how to properly turn your negative thoughts into positive ones. It is
also important to develop different coping mechanisms in order to efficiently avoid depression after a disappointment or
rejection. You also have to understand the virtues of patience and hard work in order to enhance your sense of hope and
faith.
One of the perfect ways to develop effective coping mechanisms and a positive mindset is to get closer to positive people.
You always have to push yourself listen to inspirational speeches and success stories from successful people. These
stories will inspire you to strive in order to achieve success. It is also important to remember that your disorder is not a
hindrance to your success; it is important to feel that there is still hope. A positive environment will create positive mind
stimulation that will enable you to easily cope with any stresses.

Through the use of patience, a support system, and self-perseverance, the person will gradually move his way towards
the light. The darkness is debilitating, but as long as there is life, there is still hope and a chance to succeed and overcome
the addiction. The debilitating darkness is just temporary and was just created to teach you lifes most important lessons;
you just have to realize the importance of having continuous faith and trust in order to surpass any challenges. It will be a
great feeling to finally see the light after the long period of darkness.

Chapter 4 The Light After The Darkness

As a porn addict continues to master how to properly control the sudden surge of emotion, the light is continuously being
seen in the midst of an intense darkness. There are many ways on how to recover from the darkness. The person just has
to be patient and learn how to appreciate small things in his environment. The person has to understand that the
darkness is a form of challenge that helps him be a better person; he just has to be persistent and consistent in attaining
his goal to finally get out of the dark.
Since the chance of exacerbation or recurrence is high, the person has to be very careful in handling his emotions. The
people around him also have to be sensitive and supportive all the time. The key is to master the coping mechanisms and
continuously apply them in his daily life. It is also important to have regular psychological treatments under close
supervision of a psychiatrist. It might take a long time to finally get everything back to normal, but the most important
thing is to keep moving forward.
One important thing to keep in mind is the withdrawal syndrome that a porn addict might develop upon undergoing the
treatment. A withdrawal syndrome is a group of symptoms caused by sudden reduction, separation, discontinuation, and
separation from addictive substances. The symptoms vary from mild to severe, depending on the adjustment of the body.
The symptoms usually appear during the adjustment period of the body.
Withdrawal syndrome is again traumatic and exhaustive for the person. Thus, continuous support should always be
provided. Always explain to the person that what he is experiencing is normal and part of the treatment; it is also a good
indicator that the light is approaching steadily. There is no sense of giving up at this point. Let the person feel that he has
to be strong especially during this stage in order to promote permanent release from the disorder.
Some of the common withdrawal symptoms include anxiety, restlessness, irritability, fatigue, headache, poor
concentration, insomnia, social isolation, depression, and loss of libido. It is important to make the person aware of these
symptoms and the ways on how to deal with these in order to prevent recurrence of depression. The recovery from the
symptoms might be very difficult for the person, which is why continuous sessions with his support group should be
promoted in order to develop a sense of control, power, and hope.
In due time, the darkness will finally fade and the light will become more evident. It will be the most satisfying feeling for
every person recovering from addiction. It is like winning against a battle; it is like having the best performance of your
life; and it is like achieving the most coveted trophies in the world. There is no medal or award that could ever replace the
value of the new life that has been gained.
It is also important to consider the ways on how to prevent porn addiction. Prevention and treatment are collaborative
efforts. Family support is highly needed in order to fight the battle against addiction. The people that have the most
important role in preventing the occurrence of porn addiction are the parents. Parents are the ones who initially instill
values in their children. They are the ones who help in strengthening the dignity, principle, and belief of a child.
Parents should always consider the feelings of their children. They must be supportive all the time and must understand
the needs of their children. Some of the youth are victims of abuse and violence at the hands of their own parents.
Although various campaigns have been promoted in order to prevent and eliminate child abuse, it is also important to
make the parents aware that their attitude towards their children is the key indicator of what a childs attitude will most
likely be when he grows up. The values must be instilled and strengthened while the child is still young in order to
establish a good future.
Peer pressure is also one of the causes of addiction. As what they always say, your friends reflect who you are. It is
important to understand the differences between right and wrong. Every person has to strengthen his principles in life
because this will serve as his guide in his endeavor. It is important to think that every individual was not born to fit in;
they were born to stand out. Life is not always about going with the flow. Sometimes it is also about making a stand and
setting sail in your own boat.
It is also important to always read inspirational books. A positive outlook in life prevents periods of depression. It is also
important to always be surrounded by positive people. Since attachment to addictive materials usually happens to people
with feelings of low self-esteem, it is important to have a strong support system. Always be surrounded with friends or
relatives that are encouraging and optimistic.
Porn addiction is very stressful and could really bring total darkness in the life of a person. It could totally corrupt the

mind and the life of a person which is why efficient prevention, early diagnosis, and appropriate treatment should always
be considered. It has been proven that addiction is primarily caused by feelings of worthlessness and powerlessness; thus,
every individual should learn how to avoid pessimism and start living a positive life. Everything can be controlled and
prevented if we have the will to avoid it.

The change should always start from within you. It is very important to be persistent, optimistic, and diligent in living your
life. You should never focus on what life can't give you; instead, focus on what life can give. Learn how to focus more on
the solution and not on the problem. It is important to remember that life is not always about sadness; it is also about
happiness. Life is not always about failures; most of the time, it deals with infinite periods of success. Darkness is only
temporary, but may be permanent if left untreated.

Conclusion

Thank you again for downloading this book!

I hope this book was able to help you to figure out the importance of family dynamics in prevention and treatment of
porn addiction. I also hope that the book was able to help you identify the contributing factors in the development of the
disorder. I am positive that the recommendations in this book would be able to help the people who are currently
experiencing it or those who are at risk in experiencing it.
The next step is to maximize the tips provided in this book in order to help other people who are currently experiencing
the disorder and for those who are at-risk in experiencing it. Today is the perfect day to start living a positive life in order
to prevent you and other people from developing such disorders.
Finally, if you enjoyed this book, please take the time to share your thoughts and post a review on Amazon. Itd be
greatly appreciated!
Thank you and good luck!

Introduction
Chapter 1 The Anatomy of Pornography
Chapter 2 The Mindset of a Porn Addict
Chapter 3 Moving Towards the Light
Chapter 4 The Light After The Darkness
Conclusion

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