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Feeling ashamed of some if the things I've watched. Imagery is eating away at me.

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by DinViesel, Jul 4, 2020.

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  1. Jul 4, 2020 #1
    DinViesel

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    I had an awakening after watching some things that disgusted me once the fog of desire had lifted. The imagery is at the forefront of my mind right now and I'm really worried that I've done some kind of lasting damage to my mind. I'm currently on the road to rebooting but the path seems long and there doesn't appear to be a light at the end of the tunnel at the moment.

    Does this sort of thing pass as time goes on? And how best should I look to move forward? I'm not feeling to great right now, though typing this out has been a little cathartic.
     
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  2. Jul 5, 2020 #2
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    You are making the right choice!
    Seize the motivation this horrible feeling is giving you, but remember that positivity, hope, and faith will give you more strength.

    This type of thing does pass as time goes on. Memories fade. Tastes and desires change. One thing that has been helpful to me is to do some imagery exercises. Take the image that is disturbing you and in your imagination place it on a whiteboard. Now erase it in your mind.
    Put the image on a TV screen. Now take a huge hammer and smash it. These exercises won't do anything magical, but they remind you that these images and memories are not real, they are just in your mind, and that you can change them. For more on that check out ESCAPING THE MATRIX by Boyd and Larsen.

    As far as how to move forward, there's a lot of good advice around here. Also check out the resources mentioned in my signature.

    Think about keeping a journal and getting an accountability partner. Wishing you all the best.
     
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  3. Jul 5, 2020 #3
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    Hey friend ! You seemed to be pretty worried and stressed out, i would like you to just relax and i want to tell you that everything is going to be fine. There's something i would like you to know. This is very important. You should know about the law of attraction. The law of attraction can literally change your life in ways you can never imagine. I have given you the link to web pages below which will tell you everything you need to know about the law of attraction. I wish you good luck my friend.:emoji_smile:

    https://www.jackcanfield.com/blog/using-the-law-of-attraction/

    https://www.thewisdompost.com/law-of-attraction/7-simple-steps-use-law-attraction-life/1265
     
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  4. Jul 5, 2020 #4
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    I've felt symptoms of the same variety in the same situation. It's most likely a dopamine overload, I hate to say that I've done this so long that I can recognize things like that. But anyway I hope your doing fine now bro and just try and turn from your ways and do the best you can.
     
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  5. Jul 5, 2020 #5
    DinViesel

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    Thanks for the responses guys. I think I'd got in my head a little too much and worked myself up into a state of worry.

    I've realised this is something that needs my attention. I've shied from a lot of social interaction and built quite a negative self image in my head. Avoiding friendship opportunities isn't going to get me anywhere in the long run, especially if I ever want hopes of building a romantic life.

    A few months ago I went over 2 weeks without PMO and felt a large confidence boost. Unfortunately, I fell of the wagon, but I really want to experience that feeling again.

    Hopefully I can regain that confidence before I return to university in a few months.
     
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  6. Jul 5, 2020 #6
    Deysonn

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    It is easy to get carried away, Just give yourself sometime and you will realize you start to feel better. You will have ups and downs, some days will be better than others. But with a little consistency you will realize you are on the right path. Just keep at it.
     
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