what to do in my spare time

[crepesuzette]

can you believe that i am asking this? Yeah, I'm an only child, and I have been wading through pages of porn since I was 12. I have not been able to break free from this cycle and would like you all to offer me some helpful tips on how to quit. I have a feeling that my inability to have a social life on the weekends or do any volunteer service at the library or the hospital is the result of this. I need to shake this thing quick. I know you guys may think it's okay but it's not when someone knows that he shouldn't be doing things that he knows he shouldn't because the real reason is that he does not have a social life on the weekends. Darn it, man! I'm so glad that I was able to search up a lot of information on this issue because it told me to identify my triggers and one of them is that my computer is in my room all day and without anyone monitoring my activities, i find it really hard not to give in to such an overpowering urge, to either watch porn or masturbate. I'm glad it's now in the open because I have kept this a secret for a long time and I cannot even face my friends. They have no clue that I am doing it. I'm pretty sure everybody else is, but the thing si that they have time to hang out with friends, and I don't. I am just an only child who has to stay home all day and when someone is not at home, i feel a surge of panic and anxiety because as soon as my dad or mom says they're leaving or they're not returning home yet, i find myself being easily giving in to temptation. so guys, help me out here, and no i am not going to have sex with a girl. that's stupid. wait until you get married and then later you'll have to confess to your spouse that there was this one girl or guy in high school that i did it with and... you can guess the rest.

[PetrusRomanus]

Make yourself busy. Read good educational and spiritual books, listen to religious music for you to relax, play sports or games, socialize with people at your age, appreciate all the things around you; and for you to avoid strong temptations pray, pray and pray to the Triune God for help to overcome it. Avoid as well all persons, places or things that can lead you to sin.

[crepesuzette]

that's what i had done in the past. nothing seemed to work. praying seems to make things worse for me especially the next day after i have masturbated. when others pray for me, i get into arguments with others. how do i know this? I look at the hour they pray for me and the time i have my fight. clearly, there's some kind of connection there.

[pollier92]

doing physical activity like running or playing a sort or going to the gym, pushups or sit ups anything like that

[pollier92]

thats what worked for me

[crepesuzette]

thanks scott for your input.

[PetrusRomanus]

When you feel it and if it seems everything getting worst that is a clear sign that you are on the right track. I have been in that kind of addiction before. So I understand where youre coming from. Just be patient and trust in the Triune God and one day you will see the best result. You are not alone a Guardian Angel is always at your side 24/7 to help and pray for you, he never leaves you even in a single blink of your eyes -- wherever you are, whatever you are doing, whether you are awake or asleep. Ask help from him and surely he will respond immediately in a mysterious way. He is the best of all friends. Trust me.

[Altiier]

I just think of the most disgusting, repulsive thing I possibly can until it kills the erection.