Addiction-related struggle

The current addiction-related struggle that I am currently having is one in which I am unfortunately used to. This is the unconscious need that I have to get every man's attention in the room regardless if I am actually attracted to this person. Also, I give myself bonus points if I seem to secure his approval no matter how temporary. I have been extremely successful in reducing other parts of this addiction (i.e. sexually acting out, emotional intrigue, running to a man everytime I need a "fix") so it frustrates me to no end that I continue to struggle with this as much as I do.
The reason for my frustration is pretty simple; although I am in recovery from love and sex addiction, I have not done the step work with a sponsor. I am not blaming myself for that as there is absolutely no way I would have time to officially work the program at this time.
I guess the point of this post is to say that even though I am not having sex, I continue to struggle with aspects of the addiction. I am looking forward to the time where I can actively work the program.