If you need an analogy for addiction, imagine living without air. Then imagine something worse.
When we say the words sex addiction to non-addicted people, the kneejerk response is often something like: “Hey, sounds fun. Sign me up.” In truth, sex and porn addiction are the opposite of fun. They are filled with desperation and loneliness, and they lead to shame, depression, anxiety, and a wide variety of negative consequences, just like every other form of addiction. Sex and porn addiction are not about having a good time any more than alcoholism and drug addiction are about having a good time.
Task for Today
List three ways your addiction has steered you away from rather than toward fun and enjoyment.