Habit change takes time, discipline, and dedication, and the process will look a little different for each individual. Sure, there are a few differences, but overall, quitting porn is just like quitting pretty much any other bad habit.Īn important thing to keep in mind with changing any habit - be it smoking, drinking soda, or using porn - is that there’s no magic bullet. As I mentioned previously in this series, in reading a boatload of books and countless blog and forum postings on “porn addiction recovery,” I discovered that most of the advice given is the exact same advice therapists and cognitive psychologists offer to someone who’s trying to change a bad habit as innocuous as swearing or fingernail biting. Here’s the good news: in the vast majority of cases, you don’t need expensive rehabs or retreats to rid your life of porn. If you’re reading this, you or someone you know is trying to quit porn and are looking for some help in doing so. This article was originally published in October 2014. With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we’ve decided to republish a classic piece each Friday to help our newer readers discover some of the best, evergreen gems from the past. This article series is now available as a professionally formatted, distraction-free paperback or ebook to read offline at your leisure.
