Hi. I discovered this reddit page today through google searches. Basically, I need help quitting porn. It has affected aspects of my life, especially with relationships, attraction to others and my own mental health. A quick run-through of my porn intake: I work long shifts (10-12 hours) full time, and it's a very stressful job. It has taken a toll on my mental health, and I am seeing a therapist about it. After a long day I want to unwind, so when I get home, I just pull up some porn and go to town. I always feel dreadful after the deed and i keep saying to myself "this is the last one I watch forever". I have been saying that to myself for years now. If I put my mind to it I can go a few days to a week without it. For me it's the dopamine hit I get from it. While driving home it's on my mind and I'm keen to get into it, but throughout the day it's not on my mind. I've tried distracting myself and even putting a "NO PORN" image on my phone anytime I open up the internet, but I just obviously ignore it.

In the past I did manage to go cold turkey for like 3 months and I felt so clear and better, and my sex drive was up again, but I tend to relapse anytime I get stressed or don't get a dopamine affect from something else. I have brought it up with my therapist before, but it made her feel uncomfortable, so we focused on other aspects of my life.

Any help/guidance will be greatly appreciated