Listen "Understanding Addiction Triggers and Recovery Strategies"
Episode Synopsis
When are you most prone to fall into watching pornography? What are triggers for you, and what can you do about them?These sources discuss pornography addiction and recovery, focusing on identifying and managing triggers that lead to problematic use. They explore the nature of triggers, categorizing them as internal (emotional, physical, unmet needs) and external (environmental, situational). The texts suggest strategies for dealing with triggers, including self-awareness, emotional regulation, setting boundaries, and employing techniques like mindfulness and cognitive restructuring to challenge unhelpful thought patterns. They also emphasize the importance of support systems, setting achievable goals, and addressing underlying issues like loneliness and shame as crucial components of the recovery process.Sources:Addiction Workbook | Choosing TherapyDifferent Types of Triggers and Pornography AddictionInternal vs External Triggers in Help for Pornography AddictionLoneliness and problematic pornography Use: What is the role of emotion regulation and interaction with content Creators? - PubMedPornography Consumption and Cognitive-Affective Distress - PubMedPornography might serve as a means of existential escape among those suffering from boredom - PsyPostThe Ultimate Guide to Identifying (and Redirecting) Your Porn TriggersUnderstanding "Triggers" for Sex/Porn Addiction - Sex and Relationship HealingUnderstanding Triggers in Pornography Use - HOPEFUL MOMYou might benefit from this compilation of triggers : r/NoFap - Reddit
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