Yeah it's what the title says. I got hooked on AI images basically since the start of D - Alle and Chat GPT and used them to recreate some of the specific wam fantasies I have. However over the past year I've changed my mind on AI and now I think it's very harmful and dangerous not only for people and artists (or WAM producers) but for the environment as well.
However, despite how much I hate ai I can't seem to stop using it to generate wam images. I waste so much time generating them but it's never enough I find myself needing to generate more and more to satisfy my urges. I've tried quitting cold turkey several times but I keep coming back after experiencing what feel like withdrawal symptoms.
How can I stop? I want so badly to stop. I'm afraid to seek help due to the stigma against WAM
HoustonK9 said: Yeah it's what the title says. I got hooked on AI images basically since the start of D - Alle and Chat GPT and used them to recreate some of the specific wam fantasies I have. However over the past year I've changed my mind on AI and now I think it's very harmful and dangerous not only for people and artists (or WAM producers) but for the environment as well.
However, despite how much I hate ai I can't seem to stop using it to generate wam images. I waste so much time generating them but it's never enough I find myself needing to generate more and more to satisfy my urges. I've tried quitting cold turkey several times but I keep coming back after experiencing what feel like withdrawal symptoms.
How can I stop? I want so badly to stop. I'm afraid to seek help due to the stigma against WAM
DM'd you some resources. I also can't stress enough how helpful getting a good therapist can be, especially when you're already aware of the problem.
Putting aside everything else, the WAM aspects and the environmental aspects and the "it sucks for producers" aspect and "it is/isn't real art" and all of that:
The tools *are built to be addictive,* like similar and recent lawsuits in the US against Facebook and YouTube have recently demonstrated.
It's not a moral failing to get hooked, and there is nothing to be ashamed of if you're struggling and want help.
The tools *are built to be addictive,* like similar and recent lawsuits in the US against Facebook and YouTube have recently demonstrated.
It's not a moral failing to get hooked, and there is nothing to be ashamed of if you're struggling and want help.
Hear freaking hear. As someone going on four years sober from alcohol, addiction is a symptom of something underlying. You might have chosen the first couple times you used something, but eventually it stops being a choice. Your brain gets literally rewired. The strongest choice you can ever make is to ask for help. Proud of you for doing so.
Hey man big ups and proud of you taking ownership and making that pivot.
I'm no therapist but might be good to explore what triggers you to seek it out. Porn and AI companies poured ungodly amounts of money to be as addictive as possible so cold turkey is a climb. If you get physical compulsion going for a walk is good. Unless you're in Antartica or downtown Philly lol
A good therapist is step one. It might take a few to find one you click with. Some are good, some not so good. It's abot being comfortable with them.
If it's only the addiction you're going through, ease into that, you don't need to give out the whole truth, kink life style etc on the first meeting, It does help, but you also need to be sure you can trust them.
Above all though you need to be honest. It's tough, as some times we tell ourselves we're the victim when it's not really the case. Seeing a therapist only works if we're as truthful as we can be This is also (hopefully) a non judgmental place. Everyone here is cheering you on hoping you can get the help you need. You have this brother/sister.
Well, I hate to admit it, even as an old school purest, but he is right. You can visually see now what you are picturing in your mind, Lord help us, lol.
I just want to say thank you to everyone here for their support it really means the most and it's given me a lot more confidence to seek the help I need to break this addiction
Having a regular exercise program helps (to help get dopamine and endorphins from something NOT AI WAM) but also avoiding triggers which likely would be here as well. But therapy is good the step programs are good too, as is having a spiritual or religious higher power to fall back on.
Don't be afraid of stigmatism as finding a wonderful therapist is everything. You already did the first step. As someone who has had a therapist for a few years, it truly helps you adapt and do new things that you never thought you would. If you ever need anyone to talk to, please feel free to drop me a line. I wish you the best in your journey.
I am a therapist so with some bias , yes get a therapist. BUT make sure they are trained in sex matters. I suggest www.cosrt.org, it's who I trained with.
It's probably no help, but this isn't an addiction by medical/physiological standards, but a dopamine fix coupled with an OCSB (out of control sexual behaviour). Bad new; feels the same, good news; easier to kick as its 'only' dopamine your fighting against and not an additional drug like nicotine or alcohol.
There are many ways to kick this kind of thing and a therapist will work with you to find the way that works best for you.
Give me a message if you want any info or just a chat
Love you, too
