Because I have been. I’m not going to continue though.
What are some ways to help combat this?
Rationalization. In those with substance use disorder, rationalization is providing good reasons for the use of drugs or alcohol, instead of the real and true reasons. It is used to defend oneself against feelings of guilt, as well as to protect oneself against criticism and maintain self-respect.
In ■■■■ addiction use I consider rationalization development elaborate excuses to break your streak and go look at ■■■■ and relapse.
I also found a pretty good thread on the nofap forum about this from other fapstronauts.
