How can I get away from instant self gratification?

Published November 27, 2010

Question by etcha sketch: How can I get away from instant self gratification?
I am an addict of any and all things that give me instant gratification.

$ $ $
shopping
sex
men
alcohol (in recovery from)
drugs (in recovery from)
cigs
food
candy
TV
internet
work
electricity
texting
sleep
etc
etc
etc

Is there a way w/o becoming a complete shut in? A hermit out in the middle of nowhere in a cave somewhere not on the map?

Best answer:

Answer by SPACE!
It will be hard at first, but you really just need to tell yourself no. First, try to become aware of your situation. If you realize you are about to give in, take immediate action to remove yourself from the tempting situation.
At first, it may help you to completely cut yourself off from these things. The goal is moderation, but if you allow yourself a moderate amount of something that you are addicted to you will most likely cave and take more than you should.

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