Start by telling yourself every minute of every day you are strong enough to do it. No one quit by saying they cant. Second, get help. Starting by telling people is a good start. You would not have a struggle if it was not an addiction, it would then be a hobby. None of us are prefect and all of us struggle with one thing or another. And we all need help from time to time.

Keep up with prayer. Trust in God. Have Faith. God will guide you and give you strength if you pray for it and mean it.

Wow! I am impressed! You came here confessed that you have a problem, you are ashamed that Christ does not like what is happening! Your so close! I will say one little pray for you. God please show this person your power, and show that through you anything can be accomplished, thank you and I believe that you will do this, thank you Jesus

God already knows your sincerity, relax and let it happen at the right pace for you :)

• We are human, the body is weak even if the spirit isn't.
• figure out what situation you are most tempted. For example, if you tend to sin in private, where you feel it can be in secret, purposefully set out to do things which will prevent such privacy.
• figure out what your triggers are and find ways to limit those.
• go to a support group, many are free.
• go to a counselor, religious ones are often free, only asking for some donation when you can.
• KNOW THAT GOD LOVES YOU REGARDLESS OF YOUR SIN.
• we are saved through his grace. The fact that you are trying is a sure sign your aren't lost to him. God knows you. And God loves you. Sometimes you need to just pray like this "Your will be done, I give up my anxieties, my worries, and my control to you. I trust you will all my being." And just do that whenever you have a even the slightest thought of that sin. And breath.
• remember temptation isn't a sin, even Jesus went through it. If you are tempted, pray, find a Bible and read a page or two. Go into a public area, and stay there untill it passes.

Try Celebrate Recovery. It’s a Christian based recovery approach. Just Google it and you can enter your zip code and it will give you groups closest to your location. Also, get the book “The Heart of Addiction: a Biblical Perspective” by Mark Shaw. It’s available on Amazon. Mark Shaw also has another book called “Relapse: Biblical Prevention Strategies”. I think these three resources are a good start. Good luck in your recovery fren!

Keep praying for it. Do not feel like it's back to square one if you mess up again. If you feel bad afterward and gross then that is God working on you. I can tell it has got you so disgusted that your wrote this post. You haven't before so you have made progress. Your spirit is getting more and more tired of your flesh and is crying out in anger in the form of a GAW post. You have moved forward you have overcome your seeing the battle and recognizing it. Just as God had overcome the Satan yet we still see the pains of the process. Dont confuse your frustration as your loosing ground. Your frustrated because you have already become a better you. Be angry with that flesh. Yeah you might do it again but it tastes less and less appealing each time I know, and you feel more and more frustrated with yourself. But I promise one day it will click and you will feel that peace.

Pour your heart out to Christ and ask Him to take it away. Repent. If you are struggling to truly repent pray for genuine repentance.

He has done this with many things for me. Open the Bible and ask for guidance when you feel sin trying to overcome you.

You have to mean your repentance. Trust me you will have victory.

Keep faith. None of us are perfect and Jesus still died for your sins.

say the truth, go to a 12-step group saved my life

Go to your first AA meeting. They are all over the place. Just search for one nearby. I went to my first a few months ago. You don’t have to talk. You can just say you are there to listen. Super easy. Also, get the blue book. It’s great and reads like a novel. Fascinating stories in there.

Fight. Fight against it. Idle hands do the devils business. And try to get away from the object that giving you access. Like porn for example. I didn’t say break it to pieces. Of course that does work. But try to get away from it. If it’s a pc it’s easier. Usually gaming on such pc does this. Then it’s the phone. Incognito mode...just don’t use it. Fight this evil. Pray to God during those urges. Pray to Jesus for help. Go outside, something different, get on your knees and pray. You know how you feel afterwards. I did. We don’t want to feel that anymore. That failure. Don’t hurt yourself. What makes God happy? Think about this. What makes Satan happy? Your torment. Don’t give him the satisfaction. You’re in a fight. Be the victor. Be amazing. It’s just flesh (I’m assuming here). If you can trust someone enough irl to tell then try. If not then Jesus is right there. Go outside, look at the stars at night. Get away from those images. Turn your head. I’ve stopped playing certain games because it makes me “think”. Personally women are beautiful to me. I see them. And then I know how I should be thinking. I’ve won my battle a year ago. No mistakes in that area in a year. I’m with ya brother. Addiction sucks. But we are better than our addiction. And for what Jesus did for us, there are things worth fighting for. You got this man. 👍❤️🙏

Keep in touch.

Every addiction has its own voice. Each is fought seperately. My guess is that it is sexual or porn because you do not want to say. Posting here will probably be of little help but it is a start.. You will need to be honest about what your addiction is and share it with someone. A "sponsor" or even a paid therapist. A parole officer or even a preacher can work. Be accountable to someone. You cannot do it alone and you are not alone. Good luck.

Start with 12 steps, whatever the addiction is.

I'm sorry to hear that you are struggling with sin, but there is hope. First, your church should have Christian counselors to help you overcome the temptation that leads to sin. If your church does not have anyone available, then you can go to https://biblicalcounseling.com/find-a-counselor/

and find an ACBC (Association of Certified Biblical Counselors) Counselor who can help you.

1 Cor 10:13 "13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it."

https://www.youtube.com/c/SensusFidelium/search?query=chastity

https://www.youtube.com/c/SensusFidelium/search?query=impurity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRQBaYfD1Go

“No one can live continually in sin and continue to say the Rosary: either they will give up sin or they will give up the Rosary.” ~Bishop Hugh Doyle

Which sin? If it is porn, you have to maintain custody of the eyes and not allow impure images into your mind. You're getting dragged into that sin because you're entertaining impure thoughts which your senses have brought in. You'll be able to control your thoughts easier if you stop visiting bad sites or watching bad TV shows and if you pray to God to help you cleanse your memory so as to forget the impure images that are there.

If it is drugs or alcohol, you may need to get friends or family to help you detox because bodily cravings of cocaine are difficult to control.

AA. Surrendered 35 years ago. One Day At A Time

I think a lot of folks regard addiction as something "other people" deal with, but the reality is very few of us are not addicted to something.

You are struggling with temptation unique to you, although the addiction itself might be something many have. It doesn't matter. Except that it does, because this is your struggle. Something about this addiction is what the evil in this world thinks can prevent you from loving God, loving your best self, and getting better. Don't let that evil think you are weak to it. There is inherent strength within you.

I think there is no easy "fix". That being said, however, every stumble and every fall matters, because you work to say no the next time. And the next. And the next, with the knowledge that at some point you stumble less. I feel very strongly that having a bible next to you (you don't have to read it) and/or saying "Lord, have mercy" as my times as needed can give you a fighting chance to rebuke your temptation.

I am dealing with my own tempations, and they have a weird way of hitting you at your worst. Be prepared for it, and try to avoid the "triggers" to your particular addiction. Others here have made very good suggestions as well.

Good luck, Fren, and God Bless.

You are right. You don't have the strength, but Jesus does. He died so that you may rise and be free in Him. If you have the desire to quit (sounds like you do), and belief in Jesus, then He will strip this addiction from you and nothing can stop that. Remember God works in His own time. Learn to accept His timing.

And be certain Jesus will never hate you. He will always love you with a supreme love like nothing else.

Pray, read the The Word, and repent. If you stop, then restart until you stop again. Then start again.

I started watching pornography at the age of 12 and became very addicted, ultimately watching it daily at my worst. It wasn't until I turned to Jesus, repented, and realized how much it hurt Jesus for him to watch his child sin that he freed me from that desire.

Praise and worship. There's a reason why every church service starts with that, because it gets our hearts and minds oriented correctly.

Listen to praise music as much as you can, and at least 15-30min/day. And praise God for all the good things you have in your life, that He has done for you, and in faith for things he is doing and will do in the future.

Praise and Worship breaks chains, changes the atmosphere where you live, and is required for a healthy, vivid Christian life.

Lastly, get rid of this "I'm making a mockery" nonsense. We all do. Jesus knew this when he died for us. It's not relevant. Dump it. Life is a battle, and we're in a spiritual war. It's not always easy, but it is worth it.

One more thing, learn about Praying in Tongues. It's extremely powerful. Here's an article from a patriot, Praying Medic:

https://prayingmedic.com/2016/03/07/5-easy-steps-praying-tongues/

Have you noticed that the more you struggle with it, the greater the temptation? Don’t struggle - you only give it strength in doing so. You cannot help yourself, but real help exists. Take time to meditate, and pray. There’s no problem that cannot be resolved when you place your trust in God. Also, stop berating yourself - God doesn’t condemn you, nor should you. Ask His help with a sincere heart, and He will answer. Don’t begrudge your helplessness, but let it be a cry for help to Him. May God bless you and free you.

Habitual sin is one the hardest to overcome- as I was told- so I’ll tell you- be patient with yourself. Keep trying & keep praying & keep confessing ❤️ God is with you.

Anon, it comes down to a decision to say "NO", then doing what it takes to say no consistently. You can do it with willpower or there are anonymous support groups like AA or NA to help. Envision how happy you will be without that shackle weighing you down, and aim for it, then get it. Getting free of addictions is worth it.

Me also, be good and pray to our LORD

Not sure if you belong to a church or not but many churches have programs and resources. One of my young boys got ensnared in something and we got him into counseling which helped, we sought our referral from someone in our church. We found a veteran, who aligns with our values and morals. Shame is a cycle and Satan will use it to keep you ensnared. We can sometimes be our own worst enemy and beat ourselves up as opposed to humbling ourselves admitting our mistakes and seeking help, comfort and strength when we get stuck. My son couldn’t get past his shame and felt like he could never be “good” again. Our Lord and our Savior loves each of us and want us to have happiness, repentance is difficult but I don’t believe the Lord wants us to suffer in misery and shame, that’s Satan. I told my son no matter what I love him and he has to forgive himself and when he falters just start again because the Lord and his family is on his side and wants him to find happiness and peace. He is past it, but it has been a rough road and he was very young to have to deal with it (pornography). Our children are being exposed so young and especially girls, the average age is 10. I shared these videos with my son, this may not be your issue but it may align with how you feel, but seek out others who have overcome their addiction and talk with them, hiding in shame is a vicious cycle. You don’t have to confess your sins to the world but opening up to others is the first step, seek help from those who will be on your side. This is a video of a young girl who struggled with porn addiction, it’s the first video I found for my son and I cried when I realized how he must have felt. Have faith, pray and the Lord will listen but unfortunately it’s not simple. You will be in my prayers friend. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2015-03-0005-pornography-addiction-is-there-hope?lang=eng

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The struggle is real. God’s grace covers you though, and because your sins are covered by the blood, God sees Jesus when he looks at you.

The best next step is likely to get plugged into a church with your peers, and reach out to church leadership.

Recommend looking into this de-fungus protocol that's been making rounds on 4chan's /x/ forum the last couple months:

https://www.docdroid.net/UXkRhZh/cdf-pdf

Reconcile Trump getting mocked for suggesting shining UV light in the body to cure COVID.

This protocol zapped any and all desire to drink a beer by day 2. It has also put a stop to many deviant thoughts. To that end, I can imagine LGBT not even being a 'thing' in the upcoming decades when Darkness (fungus) is brought to Light.

The folks here have given some great advice already. Something that helped for me was Kratom. It has worked for a lot who have tried to kick alcohol and opiates. If you go that route just don't buy it at some gas station. Order online from a website with a decent reputation its very cheap. Think I used happyhippo? Also make sure to stay well hydrated especially with this heat. Good luck buddy

If it's porn, I recommend the book Pure Desire. They also other resources available. Among many things, it explains the chemical highjacking of the brain that takes place from the hit a man gets from viewing it. They provide tools including the double-bind worksheet and understanding HALTS (hungry, angry, lonely, tired, stressed) triggers. Lots of good tools. My husband is happy to talk one-on-one with anyone he can help.

Jesus is our recovery and stand up! I plead that over myself and my family daily. Love overcomes everything.

Romans 7-8 describe your struggle well. The recognition of your own lack of strength in yourself is actually a better sign than you may think. Ask God for the strength to overcome, flee areas that make the temptation stronger, and take it one day at a time. Praise Him for each day you stay clean, and repent promptly when you don't. As the Ephesians were told, "We are His workmanship, created for good works in Jesus our Messiah, which He has prepared in advance for us." He will never lead us into temptation, and when it comes He will always make a means of escape from it - even through means of a trial.

This song from Farrell and Farrell is one of my favorite reminders of that: https://duckduckgo.com/?q=He+Will+Always+Make+A+way%3A+Farrell+and+Farrell&atb=v315-1&iax=videos&ia=videos&iai=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Di7iliiX_dao

https://www.songlyrics.com/farrell-farrell/he-will-always-make-a-way-lyrics/

I will share my situation in the hope that it will give you some hope.

I am married, to the same lady, 34 years later this month. From year 5 or so, until year 30. I was not a good person to her. I never cheated or anything like that, I was just mean to her, specifically with how I spoke to her. I always thought it was her fault because she "started" it, etc.

Around year thirty it finally dawned on me the problem was me. I was simply mistreating her. I saw her as someone to be loved and cherished, but still the problem remained. With that realization I prayed for God to for forgiveness and to help me treat her better. Each time after an argument where I was clearly in the wrong I would immediately recognize my sin and pray for forgiveness and that my heart would be changed and I would ask her for forgiveness and explain that I now recognize that it is me that is the problem. Sometimes this happened on consecutive days. Practically every week had an incident.

This sequence of events persisted for about a year. Each time I begged God to help me, to change me, to make me treat my wife the way she deserved. Then one morning I awoke, and I saw her in a whole new light and felt completely different towards her. The problem was gone and I no longer treated her so poorly. God had answered my prayers!

Since then, about three years ago, we have had a fantastic relationship serving Christ together. She says it is like I am a new person.

So, my advice is keep trying to resist the temptation and ask for forgiveness when you fail and wait on God to act. There is hope!

The concept of God’s love and forgiveness despite your sin will help you get out from under the power of sin. True story. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fTMyraMXHsU