11 Characteristics of a Porn Stronghold

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1. Engaging in ways that are hazardous to you or others e.g. endangering yourself or a minor, etc.

Raised

2. Failure to fulfill major role obligations – family, occupational, student, etc.

Powerful

3. Causing social or interpersonal problems – conflict, legal problems, etc.

Warriors

4. Withdrawal symptoms – (includes using the habit to avoid withdrawal) physical and emotional symptoms such as anxiety, headaches, sadness, irritability, shakes, nausea, etc.

That

5. Tolerance - need for increased amounts in order to achieve a desired effect. The same amount no longer produces the same intensity of desired effect.

Lost

6. Using Larger amounts over a Longer period than intended

Control

7. Unsuccessful efforts to Cut down or Control the use – including using/engaging even when the person doesn’t want to; regretting use/engagement; repeated failed efforts to cease

To

8. Great deal of Time spent – contemplating, obtaining, using/engaging, concealing/minimizing, planning, or recovering from engagement. Includes lying, hiding, etc.

Chasing

9. Craving the activity

Guilty

10. Giving up or minimizing important social, occupational, or recreational activities

Pleasures

11. Use seriously impacts physical or psychological health e.g. anxiety, depression, injury to genitalia, etc.