"Unlike any drug or alcohol substance, our own internal chemistry produces the addictive chemicals while viewing pornography and these chemicals are very addictive when they are abused. We can get high on our own internal brain chemicals."
"The specific brain chemicals include: epinephrine, testosterone, endorphins (endogenous morphine), oxytocin (a bonding peptide strongly associated with feelings of love), dopamine, serotonin, and phenlethylamine. While these chemicals have multiple purposes, researchers have found that they parallel the molecular structure of amphetamines, which create a high arousal state. Once released, these chemicals have an immediate effect on the mind and body but they are relatively short lived. Thus, the addicted individual will often begin repeating the cycle over and over again to maintain the high that comes with viewing pornography. In the process of maintaining the high, he alters the chemical make-up of the brain."
This is very convincing science. Imagine abusing your own body chemistry to the extent that you carry a powerful addictive drug in your own brain, just add pornography. On the same page Skinner quotes Dr. Carnes (whom I have referenced in my previous posts) as follows:
Dr. Carnes writes, "Prolonged use alters these individuals' brain chemistry until they 'require' the excitement to feel normal" The battle of overcoming pornography is further complicated by masturbation.
When pornography and masturbation are at work together, the mind is receiving and incredible amount of chemicals. The excitement and high are exhilarating to the addict.
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