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Not sure if I need therapy or not

Discussion in 'Self Improvement' started by Eternal96, Oct 26, 2021.

  1. Eternal96

    Eternal96 Fapstronaut

    Like a lot of people on this site I've been battling with porn addiction for quite a few years now, problem is the last three years my ability to make eye contact with people has begun to severely deteriorate to the point I feel incapable and embarrassed by the idea of having to talk to anyone even my own family. I'm hoping if I can stay away from PMO for long enough this will start to right itself again but I don't have full faith in it, has anyone else ever experienced anything similar?
     
  2. Chug

    Chug Fapstronaut

    What else has changed recently in your life?
     
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  3. PmoQuitter

    PmoQuitter Fapstronaut

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    Greetings!
    I see that you're struggling with porn addiction which is severely affecting your personal life.

    Inability to make eye contact is a sign of affected overt behaviour.
    Whereas feeling incapable or embarrassed by the idea of "talking to family" is a sign of affected covert behaviour.

    I therefore , would advise you to kindly seek professional help from a clinical psychologist!
     
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  4. E31

    E31 Fapstronaut

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    It can always be of help, I think everyone should get therapy at least once.
    What you're describing sounds like its getting worse and if you're not taking counter measures It might worsen even more.
    Getting rid of your addiction will definitely help, but as these are often more complex issues than simply being addicted to one thing(maybe it started out as that but over time other areas of your life start to deteriorate and negative thought patterns get reinforced as a result), it helps to clarify the underlying mechanisms and feelings.
    All the best!
     
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  5. PmoQuitter

    PmoQuitter Fapstronaut

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    Yes!
     
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  6. PegasusKid

    PegasusKid Fapstronaut

    If you're questioning whether or not you should get therapy thats already a sign it'd be a good move. That's not usually a thought that pops up if you feel satisfied with everything in life. If its just pmo and social anxiety, a therapist or counselor could definitely help with that.
     
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  7. Try looking at the forehead of people instead of eye when u talk. Also try nofap this will increase your confidence .
     
  8. Improv3r

    Improv3r Fapstronaut

    I have absolutely the same! Though many would consider my advice wrong I would say that you can save the money from professional help.
    The reason for that is because they will dig very deep in order to get the root cause of the issue.
    Most of the time I think all this talk is just both of you wasting your breath under your nose for no apparent reason.
    I don't consider this too big a deal and I will tell you why.
    You can always manipulate how you behave during a conversation. As a person that constantly overthinks stuff I am almost all the time present in the moment 100%.
    This means I am overanalyzing my actions during conversation.
    Whenever I notice myself moving my eyes elsewhere or not keeping eye contact for awhile I purposefully make myself watch the person in the eyes while I talk.
    I am not deviating from the topic at hand plus if I am sharing a story to a group of people I make sure I watch each one of them in the eyes for a good 3-4 seconds before switching.
    This is a good exercise to build up a change in your behavior and I am a firm believer of fake it 'till you make it.
    These are just my two cents on the matter but if you feel it is more powerful for you then a trained professional would be best yes.
     

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