How To Overcome Being Addicted To Sex

Part Two

1
Write about the harmful effects of addiction. To begin
your personal recovery, consider journaling about your
addiction. Think about how sex addiction has affected your
family, your personal relationships, and other areas of your
life. Describe how your addiction has impacted your mental
and physical health. Your writing can serve as a reminder of
the negative aspects of your addiction and give you extra
incentives to move forward.
2
List positive changes you want to make. Once you have
detailed your problems, write how you would like your life
to look post-addiction. What positive changes will come
once you gain control? For example, you might:
Feel a new sense of freedom.
Care about things besides sex and spend more time on
things you love.
Concentrate on forming deeper bonds with people.
Repair your relationships.
Feel proud about being able to overcome an addiction.
3
Create a quitting mission statement. Your mission
statement is a summary of the reasons you are fighting
your addiction. It is a personal commitment to quitting.
Having a list of reasons will serve as a reminder when you
feel like faltering. You know your reasons for wanting to
quit and you can overcome the mental and physical
hurdles. Here are a few reasons:
I am quitting because I want to repair my relationship
with my partner and move back to my family.
I am quitting because I contracted an STD and know I
need to make better choices.
I am quitting because I want to set a good example for
my children.
4
Set timed goals. Create a schedule for your recovery.
Include goals like attending therapy or joining a support
group. Although your recovery might take more or less time
than planned, having achievable goals will direct your steps.
Schedule your therapy appointments. Plan when you will
join a support group. Decide when to have conversations
with people you have hurt.
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