Why do I feel this way?

I don’t usually share things like this but I’ve been struggling with something lately and can’t understand why I feel this way

I have this thing where I have some unhealthy addictions , unhealthy habits which I won’t go into but whenever I do them I enjoy the sensation of it but deep down I know I shouldn’t do it because it’s bad for me in the long term but the issue is that whenever I try to stop doing it , for some reason I feel like I want to return and do it again

Is this normal when breaking habits and should I just persist and over time the desire to return will leave me? Or is this happening because the bad habits are actually not as bad for me and I need them?

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Anonymous #2

Are you referring to masturbation?

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Hi, we can hear that you are having a difficult time navigating your feelings around these "unhealthy habits". That must be really tough. If you are ever experiencing thoughts of suicide then please reach out to Hopeline247 on 0800 068 4141 or by Text on 88247 for advice and support from a trained Suicide Prevention Adviser. 💜