does anybody know a way to control your own lust?
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Control comes from between our ears! Use your mind properly and soooo many phobias/addictions will go away. YOU are responsible for your own thoughts. Take control of them and direct them in a positive way.
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find a cure for human desire
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Our culture predetermines that coveting and lusting with the eyes is simply unavoidable. The issue here is what are your intentions toward this person..if you feel a love and commitment that is headed for a lifetime spent together then in effect you are lusting after your own wife. If you see her not as a sex object but as a person worthy of respect as well as the admiration for her feminine beauty then you are simply doing what comes natural. Have you ever read Song of Solomon? Yeah...desiring your partner is not sinful..however, there is something to be said for modest dress and staying in appropriate venues while spending time together. Even for young unmarried christian couples the temptation is there. Right now everything is geared toward weakening your defenses...girls going around barely dressed letting all their business hang out everywhere, access so easy to porn, condoms and birth control, privacy..both in the parents home and set up as a young adult in dorms and apartments, not to mention the pervasive message that sex and love are synonymous when actually they have nothing to do with each other in the long run. Being single and a christian in this American culture is torture at times...just keep praying, talk to her and confess how you feel, if needs be set up perameters and ask her to dress modestly for your sake...or heck..the best bet is..if you guys are of age...GET MARRIED! What ya waiting for? If you are too young to be marriage minded and are not ready for a commitment..then you shouldn't be dating...that's my opinion though and who am I but a frumpy house frau. God bless you though..cuz you do care and you want to do what's right..just pray, stay in the Word of God and you'll be fine. Love in Christ, ~J~  <><  P.S. Jesus was speaking about adultry...lusting with your eyes for someone else other than the person you are "MARRIED" to...however, if you are lusting after your girlfriend and all 10 of her friends plus and also every other female that crosses your line of vision..well, then..perhaps this verse does apply to you. Catch yourself and get in the habit of stopping cold those thoughts...it can be done..this is called self disapline.
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I'm not trying to joke but you could practice by masterbating (sp?).  This way you "may" be able to control yourself for a longer period of time.
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When I feel the 'urge' coming on, I sit down, at the table, grab and ice cold Water, and drink it slowly BEFORE YOU EAT. And think, do I really need this sweet junk? You know the answer. YOu dont have to totally cut it all out, just replace.\nfor example; quakers chocolate chip rice cakes instead of a choclate bar\n\nlow fat ice cream\n\npopsicles, smoothies, yoghurt, pretzels are sweet but healthy.\n\nIf urges are super-bad, swallow some vinegar.
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HOw will that solve the problem?? Self-control boy!! Don't put yourself in positions where you can easily fall into temptation. If you know that sitting with a certain person alone in a room will cause you to sin, I'd advice u not to do so. If u are extremely tired you wouldn't have bad tempting thoughts, so try having a busy schedule. When temptations come anyway, try to think of anyother thing, such as a school math problem, a project, your schedule tomorrow. However, it ain't easy. If you can't handle it, don't date at all. I've been there, and I've managed to control myselft. Remember IT AIN'T EASY but IT'S POSSIBLE!
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exhibit some self control and will power
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Actually all good things are good in moderation.  That means not too much and not too little.  The answer is rather than focusing on your craving, what else are your interests, hobbies, challenges, and especially what do you do for others, to make this world a better place?\n\nChange the focus on what you want to what you can do for others, to help them.  When we really care for others, we end up helping ourselves the most.\n\nI would also suggest taking up a physical interest, like walking, or running, or swimming, or bike riding, something like that.  Us guys have energy, lots of energy, and we can challenge it and be in control when we believe in ourselves and let the head on our shoulders to the thinking and be in control.
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well i am horny all the time just saying but i control mine don't you?
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You can try self hypnotism. It is best to consult an expert.
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you cant controll them\nthe only thing you can do is to make the decision to change\nand every time you get that urge ´visualise you at your goal weight that will help you resist.
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I have the same problem.  Someone told me I need to control it... but it isn't as easy as it sounds...
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i was under the impression that masturbation is a sin no matter what you use because it means you're lusting after something. but i say if it makes you happy, do it. don't deny yourself just because someone else doesn't like it.
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You need to just cut down first of all. Exhibit some self control no matter how hard it is.\nAnd yes I know it is hard.\nBut the thing about it is the more you eat it the more you crave it. The less you eat it you will find yourself not wanting it.\nSugar is addictive and makes your body want more. So unless you have great self control you can not just tell yourself just one and leave it at that.\nEat less and you wont really want it!
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Repent of your sins.\nFind a willing woman.
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When I was at the university I had the same problem for a couple of years. It was so good having fun as a young student. As Oscar Wilde put it, "I can resist everything except temptation".\nThen one day, a friend of mine who already finished the studies at that time, told me this phrase: "Look, you are throwing away yourself".\nAt that precise moment I realized the situation. I restarted studying hard and in short time I graduated. Today, I still thank that friend of mine.\nSo simple. You have to get to the point where you feel that you may be throwing away yourself. Perhaps that moment is not now, but I suggest you start think about it. Hold on, and good luck!
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not more than anything else. If you walk the 8 fold path of moderation you can do it sometimes so long as you dont go to excess. It might actually be a tool to reduce desire and thuss pain.