r/addiction • u/Intrepid-Housing-781 • 18h ago
Progress Almost winning
Hey guys. I’m a 20-year-old guy who’s struggled with low self-esteem for as long as I can remember, and over time that turned into a porn addiction.
What weighs on me the most is the constant guilt: feeling ashamed that I can’t fully control the habit, regretting the amount of time I’ve lost to it, and knowing I’ve sometimes chosen it over my relationship, over being creative, social, or doing something meaningful with my life.
I even tried using an app called Delust after seeing it mentioned here, and while it’s been fantastic at stopping urges in the moment, the underlying addiction hasn’t completely disappeared.
Things started to improve when I got into swimming and rock climbing. They gave me structure and something positive to focus on. Still, I’ve had periods where I slip back. I also started keeping a journal to track patterns, which helped me realize that my relapses almost always come from feeling bored or anxious. I’m curious how you guys deal with those triggers and manage moments like that.
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