I thought I could quit anytime, that it was just a harmless outlet. I told myself "Just one more video" countless times. That toxic rationalizing kept me hooked for years. The more insidious mindset was feeling so ashamed that I isolated myself, making recovery nearly impossible alone. And the victim mentality - blaming my addiction on others instead of taking responsibility. In this episode, I confront the flawed thinking that perpetuated my use and share how changing these self-destructive mindsets set me free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.