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by nonrandomstring 1503 days ago
Sounds like you're really working hard, and digging deep.

It also sounds like you might be experiencing addiction replacement/displacement, when you "overcome" one thing and shift the focus on to something new [2]. People can go through the whole gamut - alcohol, drugs, gambling, pornography, and still end up in something more socially "acceptable" like shopping or phone overuse. Even the act of "overcoming" can itself be an obsessive (control desire) act.

I'll second the comments saying maybe talk to a therapist [2]

What you're looking for is a "hole" (feels like an inadequacy or deprivation threat). When you hit it and deal with it, the other stuff will fall into line. Good luck.

[1] https://www.addictioncenter.com/community/addiction-replacem...

[2] Don't get addicted to therapy :)

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> Don't get addicted to therapy

For example, don't use amphetamines xD