Does anyone have any tips on staying sober while sick?? Mine is PMO, and when I’m sick I’m ZAPPED of energy, want immediate “comfort”. My wife is a huge support but she’s also very sick too so it FEELS like less accountability. And the excuse “well I was sick and wasn’t thinking right. Sleep deprivation, fever, etc”
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When you’re struggling with any addiction, being in a weakened state is going to make it more difficult. But if you overcome the addiction, it won’t matter what state you are in. One just needs to go through the recovery process. Then whether you get sick or your loved one dies or your house burns down, etc. Nothing will make you turn back to your addictive behavior for comfort.
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Addictions are to different behaviours and substances - but the basic truth of addiction is the same across all of them: I am unsettled by something in life, so I want to escape / numb out.
That’s what’s happening here. You could be sick, or stressed, or exhilarated, or _____. It’s something - anything - it doesn’t really matter what. This is the moment where you choose to be sober. It has to be like Yoda Stevie often says here: I don’t drink, because I am a non-drinker. You have to say the same thing. I don’t ___, because I don’t do that. Call a friend or family member to take your computer or phone for a few days. Whatever you need to do to keep yourself sober.
Wishing you stability brother 
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The longer I stay away from PMO. The more I am sure that all of the battle lies in your self confidence and your self control. I do understand that there are some situations where you are going to be more prone and vulnerable, but at the same time- you still have yourself and your mind. Have you done any mental training or something like that, I have meditated everyday for about 2 weeks and feel that this practice helps me a grounds me. I also have begun to repeat some affirmations in my head when I have cravings like “No Porn- Fuck porn - no porn” or “ Remember after your relapse”. PMO is definetly a mental game, and your mind must be strong. Good luck and stay strong. Focus on who you want to be, not who you were.
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