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5 Simple Steps To Stop Masturbation Addiction by DankemzI(m): 6:16pm On Sep 15, 2013 |
If you are a Slave to Masturbation the following steps to help you win the war and quit; 1. Stop punishing yourself. Remember, you’re human. Humans make mistakes, and they have sexual urges. Neither of these things makes you a bad person. Resist the urge of sinking into despair by remembering the times spent feeling sorry for yourself when it could have been spent relinquishing your addiction. 2. Remove anything that tempts your urge to masturbate.Like access to pornographic materials etc. Also, if you notice you get the urge to masturbate at certain times of the day, try to keep busy with other things at those time. You could try exercising as this will give you a release and leave you too exhausted to do much else. If you masturbate frequently because you feel lonely, find ways to limit your solitude. For instance, instead of watching the match at home by yourself, watch it at a sports bar. Even if you’re not hanging out with friends, you will not be alone, ultimately having no time for masturbation. 3. Find another outlet:Find another outlet for your time and energy. Fill your life with engaging activities. The excitement of doing something different can help replace the urge to masturbate, and you’ll have a go-to distraction next time you’re tempted. Try some of these options: Get creative. The process of turning sexual urges into creative output (called sublimation) is something on which monks and sages have relied upon for centuries. Start writing, learn to play a musical instrument, paint, draw, or do whatever else makes you feel like you’re doing something productive. Do sports. It takes discipline and persistence to excel at a sport. Develop an interest like running or swimming, or a group sport like soccer, football, basketball, or tennis. Eat healthy. Fruits and vegetables have healthy effects on the body and provide nutrients necessary to increase your energy to be more active throughout the day. Find a new hobby, or cultivate a skill. Learning something that takes a while to master can refocus your brain on the delayed gratification of achieving goals instead of the instant gratification of masturbation. Try skills like cooking, woodshop, archery, baking, public speaking, or gardening. 4. Be persistent and patient .Stopping a masturbation addiction won’t hit you like a lightning bolt. It’s a process that requires commitment, and you might make mistakes or relapse on occasions. The real struggle is persevering, so commit now that you won’t let little mistakes stand in your way. You can try setting up a reward system. Bribe yourself to stay on-track with rewards for good behavior. For instance, if you can go two whole weeks without masturbating once, treat yourself by doing something else you love. 5 Seek help: If you’ve tried everything and just can’t seem to get your addiction under control, it might be time to tell someone else about your problem and ask for assistance. Don’t feel ashamed, and remember that many people have similar problems like an addiction. Seeking help is a brave action, and most people you ask will see it as such. Ask your religious leader for guidance. If you belong to a church, consider asking your local clergy for help. Keep three things in mind: First, these people become part of the clergy because they’re dedicated to helping their congregations. Second, they’ve probably already assisted someone with a masturbation addiction before. Lastly, they’re bound by strict confidentiality. Request a private appointment with your pastor, bishop, imam, rabbi, or other religious leader, and see if his or her advice can help you. http://m.?u=http%3A%2F%2Ficeberrygist.com%2F5-simple-steps-to-stop-masturbation-addiction-3%2F&h=nAQEPhJzd&enc=AZMI8aplO-FIQ2xKYPW_7PP03dJckuVanlUWNwYVbT-m87HRrSFRFlxopmB30cJKQhiROV1mQ95ZOTr4MzeZKtdzQ66TXEcO-0AKj7z8Lt7ng63fa8-KA6H374_VELeGImpjxGQb7yrL2AFeh9XWUGuk&s=1 4 Likes |
Re: 5 Simple Steps To Stop Masturbation Addiction by EfemenaXY: 6:29pm On Sep 15, 2013 |
It is NOT a crime to mast.ur.b@te! Its a perfectly natural thing to do! So if a guy or girl hasn't got a partner, what do you suggest? That they take your advice and surpress their natural urges? For how long? Till the pent up desires keep building and eventually erupt like a volcano? You do know this is one of the ingredients that pushes a frustrated man into getting involved in r@pe? I guess you'll soon be preaching to us that s.ex toys and viber@tors are instruments of cardinal 'sin'. |
Re: 5 Simple Steps To Stop Masturbation Addiction by Nobody: 7:01pm On Sep 15, 2013 |
Very nice practical and sensible tips. Could also apply to other addictions too, not just this. The only one I would take with a pinch of salt is no 5. Replace pastors et al with professional counselors and we are golden! Nigerian pastors bound by confidentiality? That's a laugh! 1 Like |
Re: 5 Simple Steps To Stop Masturbation Addiction by 4C2215131: 10:14pm On Sep 15, 2013 |
DankemzI: If you are a Slave to Masturbation the following steps to help you win the war and quit; Guess it's applicable to those who feel 'condemned' by the act. Better to be addicted to that than some other debilitating addiction,say hard drugs or even plain old sex for that matter (yes there is a difference between both,ironically being addicted to sex does not always inform an addiction to 'self service' as the op quaintly puts it). |
Re: 5 Simple Steps To Stop Masturbation Addiction by sholay2011(m): 11:47pm On Sep 15, 2013 |
Efemena_xy: It is NOT a crime to mast.ur.b@te! Its a perfectly natural thing to do!What a comment! Ma, masturbation is a sin, though not a crime. My explanation goes thus wiv the assumption that you are a christian. You may say it isn't written in the Bible plainly but when a true Christian does it, what was going through your heart that led to such? Tell me if the Holy Spirit won't convict you after the deed or would you be given a pat on the back for "cooling off"? And you opined that lack of it is a cause of rape and so on? Mu eh eh. May God help us all. |
Re: 5 Simple Steps To Stop Masturbation Addiction by obyrich(m): 6:54am On Sep 16, 2013 |
ileobatojo: Very nice practical and sensible tips. Could also apply to other addictions too, not just this. The only one I would take with a pinch of salt is no 5. Replace pastors et al with professional counselors and we are golden! Nigerian pastors bound by confidentiality? That's a laugh!I laughed at that no 5 also. If a girl tells her pastor she has self-service issue, she'll definitely end up being introduced to 'another level of grace' by the pastor himself. The least people on my trust list are pastors especially the pentecostal ones. 2 Likes |
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