If you’re caught in the web of pornography, it may seem like a dark cloud covers the way for you to discover how to stop your porn addiction. As a fellow on the journey of deliverance and healing I’d like to offer some helpful hints on how to stop.

1. Be honest with yourself. Self deception is dangerous because we so often don’t even know we’re doing it. Ask yourself why you look at porn, what your justifications are, if they are true and what you will do to live honestly with yourself.
2. Confide in a loved one. There’s a powerful air of secrecy that is broken when you share your addiction. You also learn that you are still worth of love.
3. Do not be opposed to setting barriers for yourself. Just as one with an alcohol addiction shouldn’t frequent bars, you may wish to impose limits on your internet use. You may also wish to choose not to go to movie or grocery stores alone. You know your limits, don’t push them.
4. Connect with others. There a deep joy that comes from real connecting – a smile, a surprise note of thanks or helping someone with their groceries. It doesn’t have to be big but these acts daily given will help to give you something with which to contrast the false connection that pornography offers.
5. Learn of your addiction. Knowing is half the battle, was the old line from the GIJOE cartoons. Another saying tells it true, “Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” Commit to learning and you will be amazed at the ammunition you will have to battle your addictions.
6. Put your trust in the Lord. Many 12-step programs exist & a core premise is that the journeyer open up to their higher power. There’s a reason – because God is the only one that knows fully what you are going through and exactly how you can find true and lasting freedom. Turn to your Father in Heaven and you will find that you will gain access to not only the truth of the entire universe, but to your greatest friend and cheer leader.
7. Be active. This is two tips in one. Both exercise and being productive can help tremendously. Feelings of depression, worthlessness and low self-esteem are often easily remedied by works and by working out.

My goal with these steps is to give hope and ideas to those seeking to know how to stop porn addiction from ruining their lives. I am assured that there is deliverance and hope for all true seekers of hope and light. To learn more about conquering porn addiction and to get free podcasts about how to stop sign up on the form to the right.