What Causes the Connection?

“They turn to porn to escape thenegative emotions that come from being depressed.”

Porn, in a sense, is a means of escaping their distress.

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Is porn, however, a good escape when depressed?

This is why over time, watching porn can make your depression worse."

What Are The Signs It Is Too Far and Too Much?

For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.

The first milestone is recognizing you have a problem and are willing to seek help.

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How to stop a pornography addiction and find recovery.