Fortunately, the brain, including the reward center, is very plastic in its ability to restore order. The first step in addiction recovery is the re-balance of the brain. This begins with stopping all sexual stimulation, including pornography, masturbation, fantasies, chat rooms, erotic stories or surfing on the internet. Other triggers must be carefully watched, these include boredom, loneliness, anger, stress and being overly tired. The pathways must be rebuilt to respond to natural stimulants. Additionally, intense shame and guilt are more likely to thwart recovery than facilitate it.

The gospel message of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in regard to mental health challenges emphasizes compassion, empathy, and the belief in divine love and healing. Church leaders emphasize four key messages about mental health, including the importance of seeking help, destigmatizing mental illness, fostering empathy and understanding, and finding strength through faith and community support.