Part of dealing with my addiction to pornography is to understand the steps of progression of my addiction and also renewal. Discovering where I am in the cycle can help me step back from destruction.

The triggers and help lists are the most helpful and healthful in putting my mind on a safer path.

Addiction Cycle
                          Belief system

Unmanageability                  Impaired thinking

                        Addiction Cycle

                        Preoccupation

Shame                                    Ritualization
Despair                                  Rhythm

                        Compulsivity

When in ritualization can we still stop?

Restoration Cycle
                        Beliefs

Resilience                           Empowered thinking

             
                    Renewal Cycle

                    Focus

Rewards                              Rituals
                                            Intentional

             Zone behavior


Behavior triangle
Villain Victim


Savior

Triggers
H ungry
A ngry
L onley
T ired
S hame

Helps
R ecognize what is happening
A llow life to be as it is
I nvestigate inner experience with kindness
N on-identification/Natural awareness