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Nicotine is a toxin found in tobacco that can become addictive if you start sniffing or smoking. There are several reasons why you can become addicted to snuff and smoke, but nicotine has an effect on the body that makes you constantly want to snuff or smoke again if you try to stop.
In the brain, we have a reward system that provides a feeling of well-being when we do different things. One of the substances formed in the brain by this system is dopamine, this happens for example, if you do something exciting and fun. When you smoke or snuff, nicotine is absorbed into the body and affects this system to release dopamine, among other things.
When you sniff or smoke several times, your system will get used to being supplied with nicotine, and after a while, this makes you feel a greater urge to sniff or smoke. The problem is that the good feeling diminishes over time, but you still feel a strong need for snuff or smoke to feel good. When the body is deprived of nicotine, the nervous system becomes unbalanced and can send out signals in the form of discomfort and irritation.
One of the issues with pornography is that it affects the same reward system in the brain. Initially, porn can trigger intense feelings of pleasure, but similar to smoking, these feelings gradually transition into a state where one feels the need for porn to feel good. Therefore, porn is like smoking and snuff, after a while, you get a craving for porn because you are addicted and not primarily because it feels so good.
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Just as the best choice is to never start smoking, it is also best to never start using pornography. And the more you use pornography, the harder it becomes to stop. Just as it is possible to quit smoking, it is also entirely possible to quit pornography, even though it can be challenging.
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To successfully quit pornography, it is important to first understand that it is a problem. We have to admit that porn not only affects us but can also harm our relationships with others. We can turn to God and ask His forgiveness for our use of pornography and ask for His help to stop altogether. However, it is not easy to do this alone, so it is wise to seek the support of a trusted adult who does not use pornography and is willing to monitor your progress. This person can be a youth leader, priest, pastor, or counselor.
Get rid of all porn and consider installing a porn filter on your computer and phone. Make sure to get enough sleep and develop new healthy habits.
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