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Thinking to visit psychologist without telling my parents

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by u376, Aug 31, 2018.

  1. u376

    u376 Fapstronaut

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    I am thinking to visit a psychologist......
    Just for checking myself without telling at home
    I will not take any medicines though ....
    Other thing is there is a lady psychologist near me .....and her reviews are good and I am trusting her ......but should I tell about pmo addiction..... Because ..pmo has been an important part in my life for past 5-6 years
    I think leave alone a woman....even sharing this with a male psychologist seems to be difficult
    But still chances of me visiting are 20-30%
     
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  2. pa_peace

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    I would do it if I was brave enough. It can do nothing but help.
     
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  3. u376

    u376 Fapstronaut

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    Yes.. the only thing which is scaring me is the fees
     
  4. pa_peace

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    There must be government ones. I can't help you brother sorry
     
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  5. u376

    u376 Fapstronaut

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    Haha.. no worries :)
     
  6. Health is key

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    I went to a female psychologist and just spoke to her on how porn and masturbation was a deep coping mechanism for me and then how it's fucked me up. Was definitely worth it. Felt so much better to get it off my chest and feel that it was all completely ok. She is a really great psychologist. I suggest doing a lot of research on porn addiction so you can actually be informed when you talk to your psychologist
     
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  7. u376

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    Ok.....actually I am skeptical about it
    As many people don't consider this as a problem
    And also she is an experienced middle age INDIAN
     
  8. Music Man

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    If cost is an issue check with the psychology departments of universities near you. Some have clinics where doctoral candidates treat patients under supervision from professors to learn how to conduct therapy. The one at my school bills on a sliding scale based on income and other factors. Even their highest rate is still below what you'd pay to see someone in private practice.
     
  9. u376

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    Actually I have limited amount of money
    As I am staying away from home
    Thanks for your time
     
  10. Health is key

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    Yeh that was an issue with my psychologist which is why I informed myself of the current research so that I could persuade her that porn was very damaging to the psyche. Once it was a established that this was a deep issue in my life the sessions have been going really well but she did need some persuading because people are still skeptical about whether porn addiction is actually a thing and whether porn is even bad for you or not.
     
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  11. You can open up to someone near you. A friend or something. And make them your accountable partner, it works.

    Everyone here is here because we all know we have a mental problem which is the same thing a doctor would say.
    So get real help from friend instead
     
  12. u376

    u376 Fapstronaut

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    I don't have close friends...... that's why
     
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  13. CTRL + DEL

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    Always here for you bro :) Trust me 100% on that.

    I think this is a good decision on your part. After my own family issues (which are now resolved :D ), my father himself asked me if i wanted to see a psychologist and heal. I said no (but only because pmo is now the only issue in my life and personally, i deal with that best in isolation), but for you to make a willful thought like this is really a step towards an even better life. In my opinion, you don't need any further correction in this "addiction" (look at your streak!) but you should do what suits you best and only you know what that is :) I think this is a great decision, especially in the modern world and how stress and porn-oriented it is.
     
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  14. u376

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    Yes.... actually the way of life is so fast these days
    That most of us need psychological check time to time
    My streak is good and long.....but sometimes I do have the temptations....
     
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  15. dboy18

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    Bro I just did this last month, I did not want to open up to anyone about this addiction for years to no one, not even my friends. First told a GP about it and then he referred me to a clinical psychologist. I had to sit in that therapy room with that old lady and tell her I have been masturbating since childhood. After that session I felt healed and lighter man. You are right it is a great move for healing and overcoming this addiction.
     
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  16. Health is key

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    That's great man!! I found once I started speaking I couldn't stop. Just needed to get it all off my chest and felt so much better for it.
     
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  17. Nantz

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    i have finally opened up to many people about my problem with PMO lately. I dont know what exactly your going through but i can tell you that being an open book and opening up with honesty goes way way farther than keeping things hidden. and that goes for more things than PMO. Its easier to feel "safer" with things hidden inside but i recomend sharing things with people who are close and trusted and i bet you will see that they are actually very understanding. Best wishes
     
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  18. u376

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    Actually I have open myself ...a lot in recent time
    I mean now I don't lie or hide about myself
    And I have also accepted the reality
    But opening with a psychologist will take some time
     
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