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Originally Posted by Sam2
Don't be too harsh with yourself when you have strong urges. SI is an addiction, and most people getting over an addiction think about what they are quitting quite a lot. Cigarette smokers who just quite spend a lot of time thinking about smoking and having to fight not to do it. The same with alcoholic and drug addictions. It takes over your life.
Sam2
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Well said.
Been battling with this addiction for about 20 years. When I am actively trying to stop SI'ng is always in on my mind. Extremely hard to push the thoughts away at times. But I have found that these thoughts do dissipate over time.