Let's start with some basic principles which are necessary for fighting any war. This is a picture of the cycle of addiction. The model holds true whether you are addicted to alcohol or rage or lust. Actually the addiction cycle is really a spiral, not a circle. The more round you go, the further down you go.
Addiction is a downward spiral.
Love hunger is usually an emotional vacuum or a missing piece of your spirit. This is the triggering mechanism that starts the battle. It is like the first domino in a circle of dominos, each stage bumping into the next. Many sex addicts start their addiction with a poor self-concept. They perceive themselves as shameful, bad, evil people.