How long does it take to get rid of a bad habit? say masturbation or pornography?

Question

How long does it take to get rid of a bad habit? say masturbation or pornography?

Answer 1

there is no deadline on bad habits. you just have to meditate on what you want and what is important to you. it all depends on you and your willingness.  

Answer 2

If either masturbation or pornography is incompatible with your spiritual beliefs, I strongly suggest counseling as a stepping stone in achieving your goal.  Masturbation, and to a lesser degree pornography are very common sexual behaviors among both men and women.  Simply "refusing" might lead to a building up of even greater urges that can cause you to act out in ways that are harmful to yourself or to others.  While its not impossible to stop either behavior, you should work with a councilor to find a proper substitute or an adequate outlet for your libido.

In short: your desires aren't going anywhere, and locking them up might cause you to do harm to yourself or to others.  If your spiritual beliefs require you to stop a particular natural behavior, make sure a professional helps you find an adequate substitute for them.  

Answer 3

I have no idea.

Answer 4

how is any of that a bad habbit?!!! natural and healthy keep it up!!!!

Answer 5

Masturbation is as normal as breathing,those who say it is wrong do not know what they are talking about,the urge to reproduce is set in our DNA and is normal,unless you have the urge to do it in public or excessively ie 10 -20 times a day it is simply your hormones kicking in,many people view p**n,while some of it is merely you being curious there is no doubt that some of it is quite damaging as it is not representative of real life nor can it help to maintain and develop normal sexual relationships....avoid the hardcore sites and do not listen to those who say masturbation is wrong,they have the problem with regards to that and not you....

Answer 6

It depends on if you are doing it for yourself or someone else.  It could take years, but it has to be a personal decision.  Neither one is bad unless it involves underage, animals etc.  Just make sure not to hurt anyones feelings and be honest with others as well as yourself.

Answer 7

overnight - just stop it.

In general though - about a year