I don\'t know if this will be helpful to you StGeorge, but there was a time when I struggled with a certain sin and could not seem to overcome it (as you describe). I spoke to a wise counselor about it and he asked me if I realized that in continuing to sin this way I was actually abusing myself. I was shocked by this characterization of my sin because I had always considered it a sort of relief from my own pain. Once I began to realize my sin in this new light, I was more inclined to look for other ways to find the relief I was looking for.
I also found specific prayers that I could add to my daily prayers that addressed my need and desire for deliverance from this particular sin. Something along the lines of, \\"Lord grant me deliverance from _________ that I may better serve thee.\\"
This thread is full of such wonderful advise, please ignore my post if it is not helpful to you.
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