@debellator I think a cycle @J0KER is referring to here goes like this.
Lots of us have addictions because we try to numb the pain of life with them. (Loneliness, anger, boredome, low self esteem…)
The addiction feels good for a second, but:
Giving in to addiction makes us feel even worse.
And feeling down leads us back to numbing pain.
That is the cycle.
How to break the cycle?
There is no silver bullet.
Stop watching pornography. Stop masturbating.
Learn to handle the difficulty of life in healthy ways. It’s a process. Rewiring your brain is a journey.