I watched hot videos in Instagram instead of porn! is this okay? I don't feel good about it.

Dopamine from sexual stimulation is what you are supposed to be avoiding like the plague!

You cannot find a loophole or a "cheat" to get your fix. This is still instant sexual gratification, including masturbation.

You have to stop all this stuff. No hot videos, no edging, no masturbating, no porn, no twerking videos. Please stop this.

 

Instagram is confusing, because it's not technically "porn." However, I think you already know if it's helping you. You said you don't feel good about it. This may be because you gave into desire/instant gratification. Well, there ya have it. Scrolling for hot pics/clips on instagram doesn't make you feel good.

Stick to girls in real life. Screens are dumb. Enjoy real women, whatever that means to you. Whether a conversation, relationship, intimacy, or just being around them. The best things in life come slowly and with a little effort on your part. Take care, friend.

 

Hi , if you want break the addiction you'll need to quit or limit instagram, facebook , telegram , tv and all social media where there are girls in pictures or videos.

Time spent finding simple ways is wasted time

Here , a brief intro about porn addiction :
https://oceanrecoverycentre.com/2016/07/the-ultimate-guide-to-overcoming-internet-porn-addiction/

 

Them are reported in the guide i posted above.

You can't avoid them . You'll have to face them in a way or another .
Emotional management is the solution to porn addiction. It Is how you manage daily problems like stress.
How you live the moment second by second and do your work no matter what.
Mindfulness is an essential skill , to not think to much

Spoiler: About Relapse Prevention

 

Don't be afraid of the withdrawal symptoms. Embrace them. Live your life.

 

The addicted mind is tricking you into getting some dopamine so you watch porn or instagram. Avoid that shit, don't fall into porn again.

 

What would you suggest he does instead? Like, to occupy that time/urge.

 

Everytime you are about to relapse, you could read about the consequences of watching porn: https://www.yourbrainonporn.com/

Doing that can make you realise the danger of porn so you decide to not watch it anymore.

 

Instagram has been the most difficult thing for me to give up. When you’ve been addicted to something for along time, you brain has a funny way to justify things that “aren’t as bad”. Here are a few issues

1) your brain and emotions are getting the same thing from Instagram as it does from porn. Sure, you can argue porn worse, but your brain and the damage being done is the same.

2) it’s a gateway. How many Instagram accounts have links to OF or their Twitter accounts that allow full nudity? Almost all of the them do. It’s a path I’ve gone down several times now. Twerk video on Instagram followed by full nudity on their Twitter.

3) algorithms are the devil. Even if you think you’re going on Instagram for friends and hobbies, every time you click that magnifying glass to search or get suggested/sponsored photos on your main feed, that sexual stuff is coming up.

I suggest if you absolutely need Instagram, delete and sign up for a new account. You gotta start from scratch and set a time limit on how much you spend. BUT... it’s best just to delete.

 

Good decision!