Addiction is not good for your lifestyle whether it comes to a person or an object. It refers to intense interest and the person feels compelled towards the addicted object or person. You often hear about drug addiction but do you know that pornography is on the rise these days?
Experts refer porn addiction as a condition when a person is unable to do any work and completely depends on pornography. A survey shows that Pakistan is one of the top porn-related content searched countries.
Researchers refer to porn addiction as a hypersexual disorder that brings harm to your mental and physical health. People often start watching such content for fun but later, it becomes an addiction that leads to many issues.
Research shows that people have no idea that they have developed this addiction until it affects their real life.
Let’s find out about the signs of porn addiction.
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How to Find Out If You Have Also Developed Porn Addiction?
It is still a debate among therapists about how to diagnose porn addiction in men. A survey shows that multiple factors define porn addiction effects on men, such as the point of view of watching such content, what his partner thinks, etc. Watching adult content can lead you to different problems, like depression, such as you do not get satisfied with your real-life relationship, etc.
It’s time to explore the signs of porn addiction.
- Pornography viewers do compromise on their other tasks and focus less on other things.
- They begin to feel frustrated and get easily irritated.
- They deal with their sadness, anxiety, and chronic stress by watching such content.
- They cannot stop themselves from watching such stuff.
- They expect the same things from their partners which often results in relationship failure.
Addiction increases the feeling of pleasure and makes you feel less depressed. Experts say that it activates your brain cells. Over time, you want more of a substance you are addicted to for more pleasure and brain satisfaction level. As a result, your brain finds it difficult to get rid of the addiction due to the pleasure or activated cells it receives.
What Researchers Say About Porn Addiction?
After a survey, it’s been concluded that problematic pornography use makes some changes in the brains of affected people. The requirement or pleasure of the brain increases over time which demands more intense adult material that can give them the same pleasure that they received for the first time. Erectile dysfunction is also a potential health threat due to excessive watching of porn videos.
Once you start watching porn content, it will affect your real-life relationship and will make you feel less satisfied with your partner. Over time, men rely on pornography rather than interacting with their partners.
Pornography Addiction Causes
The causes of watching porn are also under debate as the signs are due to different points of view of the therapists. It is a complex issue that needs more research and studies to count the effects, signs, and causes.
Here are some of the causes that may include porn addiction and how to get rid of porn addiction:
The problem in Relationships:
When you do not get satisfaction from your relations, it increases
frustration. People who live in poor relationships often go for pornography.
Suffering a Mental Condition:
To deal with mental health, a person often searches for other ways to divert attention. It is one of the main causes that lead to porn addiction. Some studies say that the side effects of watching porn videos also develop mental health issues.
Could Be Biological Cause:
When a person watches adult content, changes in the brain often lead to addiction.
To Adopt Changes:
Some people need ideas to learn more about sex and its types. Such videos draw attention and develop an addiction.
How to Get Rid of Porn Addiction?
Being a researcher, I have never found a specific solution for porn addiction treatment that is supported by all the doctors. Some experts believe that you do not need to go for medical treatment to get rid of the porn addiction.
Most therapists believe in the treatment of porn addiction. Choose a therapist that supports medical treatment and provides you with better solutions.
Here Are Some Ways How to Stop Watching Porn.
1. Relationships Counseling:
Couples need to visit the therapist as it will help them to communicate whether they need the pornography or not. There are also questions that they need to discuss, such as what changes they should make and how they can trust.
2. Use Medication:
Some people are unable to do anything when they develop a porn addiction. The must factor to go with the treatment is the medication. You need to consult with a doctor and go with prescribed medicines to overcome the condition.
3. Psychotherapy:
Such therapy helps when a person discusses the issues with the therapist and builds strategies to overcome the porn addiction. In this way, the doctor can find out the unmet needs that a person should get in a real-life relationship.
Some people experience mental health issues related to depression and anxiety, that become serious problems. You need to visit a therapist as soon as possible if the porn addiction is affecting your relationship with your partner.
Other Ways to Prevent Porn Addiction Effects
Sex education can also help you deal with such sensitive issues. Some of the healthy lifestyle changes are also helpful to get rid of porn addiction. Basic knowledge about building a strong relationship can help to avoid the need for external sources.
Talk with your partner and make sure that both understand the needs of each other. Partners should discuss what difficulties they have in their relationship and how they can work to overcome them.
A healthy lifestyle is to get yourself busy and spend your time outdoors with your friends. You must avoid the excessive use of the screens that draw your attention. Doctors suggest avoiding sitting or staying alone for a long time because it can increase the chance of watching porn.
Final Thought
People should not avoid the fact that excessive pornography can lead to serious health conditions. But if you are not at an extreme level, make healthy lifestyle choices to avoid porn addiction effects.
Dr. Muhammad Imran Sharif is a leading Pyshviatrist, based in Lahore, with over eight years of experience. He can effectively get to the root cause of porn addiction and suggest a suitable treatment plan for it.
