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My name is Luis and I've been addicted to pornography and masturbating for 22 years. I'm still struggling heavily because I've allowed this to grow into a monstrous habit that has taken over my life. I'm very concerned because of my faith is with GOD and I hate how I'm hurting my relationship with him every time I do this embarrassing act of self pleasure. Its been very difficult to stop because when I'm able to go a week without pornography, the urge then returns in a way I'm overwhelmed by the need to release the tension. This is my current situation and its been a little over a week since last watched porn and masturbated. I'm here today to seek help and how to once and for all defeat the monster I've created. So far the urge hasn't been overwhelming - yet! However I know its coming and will feel over powered by self pleasures. Please help me win this fight. Greatful to find a place like this where I'm OK with discussing these conditions. Thank you for reading this thread.

 

Thank you for the encouragement! Its very hard now and I'm battling this condition both mentally and physically. Its a warzone right now! However I'm not giving in and staying away from the Internet has helped! I'll continue the good fight and keep the faith alive.