How can Ayurveda help me tackle my struggle with pornography addiction? - #21710

I am dealing with a really tough situation here and I just don’t know how to get out of it. So, I’ve been struggling with pornography addiction for a while now. It started out as just a curiosity, you know? A way to escape reality or boredom, but it quickly spiraled outta control. At first, it was like, no big deal, I thought I could just stop any time. But now, it’s kinda taking over, you know? I mean, it’s affecting my relationships, my work, even my mood. I’ll be sitting in a meeting, and all I can think about is that urge. My friends have even said I seem different lately, like I’m distracted all the time, and they’re right. This pornography addiction has gotten to the point where I’m watching it instead of even being present with the people I care about. There have been days where I’ll indulge like, multiple times and it just feels like a cycle I can’t escape!! I know that doesn’t sound healthy at all, but I feel so trapped! I’ve tried a couple of things — like cold turkey for a week, and while that felt liberating, I soon fell back into the routine. I googled a bunch of stuff and thought about going to therapy, but honestly, I feel like there's gotta be more holistic options out there. Like, can Ayurveda help with this issue? I really want to change, but with my lifestyle, it’s so easy to fall back in. I read that Ayurveda has different approaches and I’m curious if it has ways to treat pornography addiction or at least help with the underlying issues that fuel it. Like, can herbs or certain practices really assist in fighting off the mental cravings? I mean, I’ve tried meditation before but it hasn’t felt effective for me. Is there a specific type of yoga that aligns with this? I need something to tackle this addiction from the roots. I heard that Ayurveda focuses on balancing the mind too, which sounds great because I’d love to find some peace of mind. I guess I’m just in a messy, confusing space trying to figure this out. The cycle of shame and feeling stuck is hard to shake off. Any insights from you guys would be super beneficial, or just even sharing your own experiences with this struggle might help. I just want to feel free and live a healthy life without this elephant in the room. So, can anyone shed some light on how Ayurveda can assist in overcoming pornography addiction?