Hi all I live alone and struggle to control my addiction when I’m at home alone. I don’t have any friendships as I’ve ruined them all because of my addiction. How do others cope when their alone. I’m a love and sex addict, and usually reach out to people for company when i feel lonely, but their allways male friends and I end up sleeping with them.
I have already made my home situation difficult by sleeping with my neighbours son for a few months and pulling away when he wanted to commit. He lives six doors up on a tiny terrace. We bumped into each other earlier and he ignored me. I want to message him but I know that’s part of my addiction. How do I work through the guilt?
Your addiction is running your life. You need an alternate way to scratch the itch. Sex is great but not if it hurts other people. Hope you feel better
I had similar issues when I was alone. I have a network in my fellowship through SAA to reach to when I feel the urge to act out. I go for walk/run, journal or meditate as well.
I know that’s why I’m giving up and in recovery. I’m trying really hard. I’m good during the day, I engage with other things and friends, it’s when I’m home alone, I need to find a way to keep myself distracted at home. Reaching out here helps, better than reaching out to people around me. Thank you for your reply.
Thanks. I’ve heard a lot about the fellowship. I’m going to connect with that. I’m happy you’ve found something that helps you.