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Started treatment for Porn Addiction today

Discussion in 'Porn Addiction' started by Zapster21, Oct 20, 2020.

  1. Zapster21

    Zapster21 Fapstronaut

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    I live in Denmark, and they have officially recognized porn addiction as an addiction that can be treated.

    I started my treatment today and got blood tests and a health check. I will get professional help from a doctor with a specialty in Porn addiction.

    So happy to start this journey away from Porn.

    EDIT:
    Many of you have asked me about the specific treatment.

    Since many common symptoms of porn addiction are erectile dysfunction and depression, blood tests are made to ensure that there are no other medical factors that need to be addressed.

    If you are healthy, then the treatment will consist of the same principles that are used at other behavioral addictions such as gambling addiction.

    I feel very good that I now have professionals that can support my journey towards freedom. The doctor told me that most men she treats are able to cure their addiction and get a fulfilling life. She also told me to be honest, and document the effects I am feeling during my reboot so that we can make proper strategies to quit this addiction successfully.
     
    Last edited: Oct 21, 2020
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  2. SickSicko

    SickSicko Fapstronaut

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    WOW, Good job Danish people, good f**king job, now your country is on my radar for my next migration.
     
  3. what kinda treatment is it? can you elaborate on what it consists of?
     
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  4. elvagoazul

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    Oh that is great!
    I hope you will tell us more details about that treatment. We don't have those proffessionals in my country.
     
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  5. skaterdrew

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    What was the treatment you started?

    I don't necessarily know what blood tests can tell anyone about porn addiction. You could get someone who is really healthy who is seriously addicted to porn, then you could also get someone who is really unhealthy who is seriously addicted to porn.

    So I really don't know what blood tests achieve when it comes to porn addiction. They tell you nothing.
     
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  6. YouGotThis95

    YouGotThis95 Fapstronaut

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    Yes, I'm curious as well to know what they use as treatment.
     
  7. Zapster21

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    Many of you have asked me about the specific treatment.

    Since many common symptoms of porn addiction are erectile dysfunction and depression, blood tests are made to ensure that there are no other medical factors that need to be addressed.

    If you are healthy, then the treatment will consist of the same principles that are used at other behavioral addictions such as gambling addiction.

    I feel very good that I now have professionals that can support my journey towards freedom. The doctor told me that most men she treats are able to cure their addiction and get a fulfilling life. She also told me to be honest, and document the effects I am feeling during my reboot so that we can make proper strategies to quit this addiction successfully.
     
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  8. Denmark... always in advance
     
  9. lonely_1

    lonely_1 Fapstronaut

    I think any nation could at least warn about the dangers of unhealthy PM, it really doesn't cost much. If people knew about the dangers before they started, a lot of us might not be here.
     
  10. mouton1998

    mouton1998 Fapstronaut

    You've done very well, Zapster21!
     
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  11. Dave G 123

    Dave G 123 Fapstronaut

    Good luck my friend! I'll be interested to see how things go.
     
  12. Well done. I’d be very keen to hear of your progress and how a doctor will ‘treat’ porn addiction.

    Has the doctor talked about medication yet. Where I live doctors only have to hear the D word (depression) and they’re jumping to prescribing pharmaceutical medication. Not good imo. They hardly ever recommend at first things like natural remedies or diet. Nope. Straight to medication. Opps, sorry, didn’t mean to deviate the topic. I am honestly interested to hear your updates regarding ‘treatment’. All the best.
     
    Last edited: Oct 28, 2020
  13. Zapster21

    Zapster21 Fapstronaut

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    I agree with you, that medication are used in too many cases.

    I am very critical of this, and will not be taking meds.

    However I have come to the point where I regonize that I need help to beat my porn addiction (have tried to beat it for 3 years without luck).

    I have previously stopped my Gambling addiction via professional treatment, and therefore I believe that professional help can be the right step in overcoming this horrible PMO addiction that I have.
     
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  14. It sounds like you have thought things through in terms of getting professional help. I think it can benefit someone who has tried for some time without the results they desire. Good on you my friend. You’re taking care of yourself. Will you need to pay for professional help? The costs are a huge turn off for many where I live when it comes to getting help. That and long wait lists.
     
  15. Zapster21

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    Denmark has free health care :)
     
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