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To begin with, take advantage of the sacrament of reconciliation as much as needed, and partake of the Eucharist regularly, though waiting until you’ve gone to confession when necessary. These sacraments give us special graces in living a holy life.
In addition, be mindful of what you view and read; it’s crucial to avoid the near occasion of grave sin. Also, consider your friendships. Friends who encourage you to partake of these vices are not good friends. It doesn’t mean you should have nothing to do with them. But it does mean they shouldn’t be close friends.
For further reading, I recommend the Catechism, paragraphs 2337-54. I also recommend viewing this Catholic Answers video on overcoming a pornography addiction. Check with you local parish and diocesan chancery to see if they have any support groups. The Diocese of Kansas City, Kansas, does, and perhaps you could at least take advantage of their online resources. Finally, I’d recommend the work of Dr. Peter Kleponis, a Catholic licensed therapist who specializes in helping people with pornography addictions.