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What is Porn Addiction?
Pornography Can Be as Addictive as DrugsHusbands, boyfriends, wives, teens and even children are at risk of becoming addicted to porn online. It develops in stages - from softcore porn, to an increasing need for hardcore porn and for some, to the danger of violent porn.
"Therapists who treat pornography addicts say they behave like other addicts."
-Mary Anne Layden, PhD, U. of Pennsylvania
5 Symptoms of Porn Addiction
You spend more time than you want to looking at porn - but cannot stop
You make promises to stop looking at porn, but then give in to your urges
Your frequent use of porn causes problems in your relationship or prevents you from having a relationship. 
When you are not viewing porn, you frequently think about it or plan your next session online.
Your porn habit has a negative impact on other parts of your life - work, friendships, marriage, etc.
How to Treat Porn Addiction
- Install a porn filter to block access to pornography sites and eliminate the temptation.
- Consider having an accountability partner to help and support you.
- Start keeping a journal to track thoughts and feelings connected to your compulsive behavior.
- Define distractions that can help you when you feel driven to look at pornography.
- Define a specific and important purpose for recovering from porn addiction.
Do You Need Professional Help?
Porn addiction is a serious problem. The longer it goes on, the harder recovery can be. Early intervention is the best chance of fast recovery. A porn filter can help to stop porn use from turning compulsive. In the case that porn addiction is disrupting life and hurting loved ones, therapy can provide the immediate and intense support you need to get control and overcome the addiction. A therapist will give you tools and skills to cope and help you get on the way to recovery.
