How did you overcome your porn addiction?

Mine has been on & off for 20 years. Nothing ever extreme or for very long but still a problem. It usually happened when I was depressed, bored or stressed about something. It became a quick "feel good" distraction, but always left a guilt after effect.
I lived in denial for years thinking mine was nothing compared to others, but finally admitted to myself that an addict is an addict, the degree doesn't matter.
The key for me has been getting off all social media, especially Instagram, Twitter & tik tok. These have all turned into soft porn sites. I play games on my phone like trivia & word games. Occupying your mind with other things will slowly rewire your brain & you will turn to those things when you're bored or depressed etc.
I personally like "counters" it keeps me accountable & it's fun to watch the clean time accumulate. I have counters for a lot of things, those apps are fun for me.
I'm at Day 41 & feeling great!!!!
One thing to remember & others may not agree but you & I will always be recovering addicts & never "fully safe".
You always have to be mindful of what you do forever.

 

What Twisting Talon said is 100% true