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Difference between control and supress urges

Discussion in 'Rebooting - Porn Addiction Recovery' started by Phoenix1, Jun 17, 2018.

  1. Jun 17, 2018 #1
    Phoenix1

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    Of late i have been reading many posts on forums.Many posts states that to be successful in rebooting we should not supress our urges but control them.I have never understood the difference between the two.I have been getting insane urges and want to control them but to co trol them i have to force my mind to stop thinking and that is supression.Can someone please help me with this.It will be very kind...
    P.S.- My current streak is 12 days
     
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  2. Jun 17, 2018 #2
    helpfuldude

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    To stop thinking can also work. I can't say that I'm very good at it, but what people may refer to as "controlling" can be related to mindfulness. Let's assume you have a sensation in your crotch area. You sit or lie down, and stay motionless. You focus all your attention to that sensation. You'll see how it changes, gets weaker or stronger. You don't act on it, you just observe.

    Some people also add breathing techniques and/or kegels to move that sensation around the body, but I haven't personally experienced that.
     
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  3. Jun 17, 2018 #3
    Phoenix1

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    Thanks but when you dont react to it then isnt it supression?
     
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  4. Jun 17, 2018 #4
    helpfuldude

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    Depends on your definition. But it's different from diverting your attention to something else.
     
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  5. Jun 17, 2018 #5
    PMO addict

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    I love my urges! I love and accept them. I see all my urges as totally loveable. And so when I feel an urge I just love it!!! I give it lots of love!!!
     
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