Sathiya Sam
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I don't really know what that word would mean to somebody else. But, you know, you get what I mean. But then as time goes on, it starts to become more intense. Then the other one would just be that it affects the major commitments in your life, whether that's a marriage, that's your job, or it's just friends and your social commitments.
I don't really know what that word would mean to somebody else. But, you know, you get what I mean. But then as time goes on, it starts to become more intense. Then the other one would just be that it affects the major commitments in your life, whether that's a marriage, that's your job, or it's just friends and your social commitments.
Once you're starting to maybe not show up the same way or you're declining them altogether, these are some of the indicators that, okay, this is a problem. And if it doesn't get resolved, it's going to lead to worse problems.
Once you're starting to maybe not show up the same way or you're declining them altogether, these are some of the indicators that, okay, this is a problem. And if it doesn't get resolved, it's going to lead to worse problems.
Once you're starting to maybe not show up the same way or you're declining them altogether, these are some of the indicators that, okay, this is a problem. And if it doesn't get resolved, it's going to lead to worse problems.
Usually when somebody's come to us, they've done some of the hard work already, which is number one, they've admitted they have a problem. And number two, they've admitted they're willing to get help. Those are actually the two hardest things when you have an addiction. Most guys like to just say, like, I can do it on my own.
Usually when somebody's come to us, they've done some of the hard work already, which is number one, they've admitted they have a problem. And number two, they've admitted they're willing to get help. Those are actually the two hardest things when you have an addiction. Most guys like to just say, like, I can do it on my own.
Usually when somebody's come to us, they've done some of the hard work already, which is number one, they've admitted they have a problem. And number two, they've admitted they're willing to get help. Those are actually the two hardest things when you have an addiction. Most guys like to just say, like, I can do it on my own.
We all love the self-starter story and the guy who can kind of figure it all out, right? Once somebody comes to us, the first pillar of recovery is self-awareness. We have this little saying, if you're not aware, it cannot be repaired.
We all love the self-starter story and the guy who can kind of figure it all out, right? Once somebody comes to us, the first pillar of recovery is self-awareness. We have this little saying, if you're not aware, it cannot be repaired.
We all love the self-starter story and the guy who can kind of figure it all out, right? Once somebody comes to us, the first pillar of recovery is self-awareness. We have this little saying, if you're not aware, it cannot be repaired.
And a lot of guys that are struggling, honestly, whether it's with a porn addiction or some sort of other mental illness, there's a lack of awareness kind of at the root of it. They don't have an understanding of their emotional life, the feelings, the beliefs, the perceptions that are driving their behavior.
And a lot of guys that are struggling, honestly, whether it's with a porn addiction or some sort of other mental illness, there's a lack of awareness kind of at the root of it. They don't have an understanding of their emotional life, the feelings, the beliefs, the perceptions that are driving their behavior.
And a lot of guys that are struggling, honestly, whether it's with a porn addiction or some sort of other mental illness, there's a lack of awareness kind of at the root of it. They don't have an understanding of their emotional life, the feelings, the beliefs, the perceptions that are driving their behavior.
A lot of guys that struggle with something like a porn addiction, they slap on an internet filter, Mick, right? Because I'm just watching on the device. So if I block my avenue to the device, then surely I won't watch anymore. And that would be true if this was just some logical kind of decision that we make. But the reason that we watch porn is usually because of unmet needs.
A lot of guys that struggle with something like a porn addiction, they slap on an internet filter, Mick, right? Because I'm just watching on the device. So if I block my avenue to the device, then surely I won't watch anymore. And that would be true if this was just some logical kind of decision that we make. But the reason that we watch porn is usually because of unmet needs.
A lot of guys that struggle with something like a porn addiction, they slap on an internet filter, Mick, right? Because I'm just watching on the device. So if I block my avenue to the device, then surely I won't watch anymore. And that would be true if this was just some logical kind of decision that we make. But the reason that we watch porn is usually because of unmet needs.
It's usually because there's something more emotional going on. And a lot of guys don't have access to that part of themselves because they've learned to suppress it. They've learned that it's weakness if you show emotions or if you really get into it. And so self-awareness is the first thing that we build. We still really believe in masculinity.
It's usually because there's something more emotional going on. And a lot of guys don't have access to that part of themselves because they've learned to suppress it. They've learned that it's weakness if you show emotions or if you really get into it. And so self-awareness is the first thing that we build. We still really believe in masculinity.
It's usually because there's something more emotional going on. And a lot of guys don't have access to that part of themselves because they've learned to suppress it. They've learned that it's weakness if you show emotions or if you really get into it. And so self-awareness is the first thing that we build. We still really believe in masculinity.