So I am an active LDS member, and am 18 years old. I've had one boyfriend before and have had problems controlling my physical needs with him. Our relationship ended quickly, and thankfully we never actually got as far as having sex, but we were very close. After that I was able to talk to my bishop, repent, and get my life back on course. This was only a few months ago. But now, even though I have repented and have promised never to do it again, I have been leading into sexual thoughts and fantasies that I have very little control over. I even got to the point of masturbation. At the time, I didn't believe that what I was doing was wrong because I wasn't having sex, but now I know that it was a very wrong and selfish act.
I guess what I am asking is if I will be able to repent of this sin on my own. I really don't think I need to talk to my bishop and really don't want to. I know he can help me, but I want to do this on my own. Is that possible? Is masturbation too serious to handle on my own?
