How can I sincerely repent when I fear I'll fall into the same sin again?
As-salamu alaykum. I struggle a lot with self-control-it's a big part of who I am. Whenever I come across something that gives me a quick dopamine rush, like music or other sins, I just give in easily. The thing is, while I'm doing the sin, I completely forget it's wrong. If I remembered, I'd try to stop right away, but I only realize after the trance is over and I've been sinning for a while. Then the guilt hits me hard, and I try to repent. But deep down, I know I'll probably do it again. It feels so clear in my heart that this isn't the last time. I know this isn't right. I want to know how to truly reach that sincere intention where my repentance is real. The guilt is overwhelming, but when I ask for forgiveness, I feel like a hypocrite. I can't shake this heavy feeling that I'll just repeat the sin. I expect myself to slip, and then I do. How do I break this cycle? What has helped you, brothers and sisters?