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A recovering user found this technique helpful:Think About Genitals, Not Scenarios
Excerpt from Making Love by the late Australian tantra teacher Barry Long
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Finding Friendly Groups
Whether you’re trying to overcome an addiction, find a partner, make friends, or just improve your social skills, one of the best things you can do is find local groups of friendly people to hang out with. What do you like to do? Biking, hiking, singing, bird-watching, running? Look around for a local club. Below […]
Alcohol, Cocaine and Heroin Withdrawal Symptoms
Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms
(from alcohol withdrawal site)
Mild-to-moderate psychological symptoms:
- Anxiety or nervousness
- Depression
- Difficulty thinking clearly
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Dancing Classes and Clubs
Salsa? Tango? Great way to learn a healthy dynamic in interactions. Here’s a recovering user’s report:
I’ve really been getting into salsa dancing lately with more classes, private lessons and social dancing. I’ve heard it said that dancers make better lovers. I used to scoff at the idea, but now I can see some logic to it (and no I’m not being paid to say that ).
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Toastmasters
Comments from recovering user who tried it:
Try Toastmasters. All you have to do is go sit watch and listen. You can go for free for as long as you like. You do not have to do anything you do not want to do.
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Rebooting Basics: Start Here
Rebooting is our term for the reward circuitry regaining its sensitivity. You will find numerous rebooting accounts here, and many links to accounts of porn-induced ED and recovery on the ED & Porn page.
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Solo Tools
There are many types of solo tools you can call upon to help you in your journey to quit porn. I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self. ― Aristotle For thousands of years, humans have had to wrestle with the challenge […]
Tools to Connect With Others
The journey of quitting porn is made easier if you are able to call on tools to connect with others. You are not alone and you can benefit from the experiences of others. “Courage isn’t having the strength to go on – it is going on when you don’t have strength.” ― Napoleon Bonaparte Said […]
A Role for Mindfulness Meditation in the Treatment of Sexual Addictions
by Dr. Kishore Chandiramani
Introduction
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