How Long is This Going to Take?

Everyone wants to know how long it will take to make real and lasting change when it comes to recovery for porn and sex addiction. Research shows, it takes just over two months of doing something differently to change a habit, and that is when the habit is not even an addiction. 

The truth is that addiction (whether substances or sex) changes the brain and it takes time for the brain to heal. The time it takes is related to two things: the time you spent in your addiction and the quality of recovery in your treatment program. There is no set time for this kind of healing but healing is possible. What people tend to notice is that they are triggered less often when it comes to their addiction and the subsequent cravings are less severe. It should be noted that there may always be a vulnerability when it comes your old behaviors and it is recommended that you always do something active to stay in recovery.

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