Q. My life is suffering in all areas due to my possible sex addiction.
For years now I have been unable to stop having one night stands, my ways upset alot of people as I target someone to have sex with and cannot focus on anything othen then taking sex from them or the problems caused by doing it, I do enjoy it sometimes, I dont emotionally enjoy it and feel lost and depressed after sex, aswell as solo sex.
I get agressive if I want sex but cannot have it there and then, which make me smoke, drink alcohol and eat alot, Im becoming ill.
Im struggling to build true relationships with people including my son and family member,as Im become very emotionally disconnected due to always thinking about how and who im going to get sex from next...aswell as the act I put of everyday of me being a happy, sexually free, overly convidence woman which stops people knowing the real me who is trapped by sex.
Ive started to fall into an agressivly focused state of mind when I intend to get sex from someone, I worried that it may turn into a form of abuse towards somebody.
I have no idea how to stop this behavior and have a normal sex life,I have stopped in the past a couple of times i think but i easy fell back into it and now its worse and keeps getting worse each time.
For years now I have been unable to stop having one night stands, my ways upset alot of people as I target someone to have sex with and cannot focus on anything othen then taking sex from them or the problems caused by doing it, I do enjoy it sometimes, I dont emotionally enjoy it and feel lost and depressed after sex, aswell as solo sex.
I get agressive if I want sex but cannot have it there and then, which make me smoke, drink alcohol and eat alot, Im becoming ill.
Im struggling to build true relationships with people including my son and family member,as Im become very emotionally disconnected due to always thinking about how and who im going to get sex from next...aswell as the act I put of everyday of me being a happy, sexually free, overly convidence woman which stops people knowing the real me who is trapped by sex.
Ive started to fall into an agressivly focused state of mind when I intend to get sex from someone, I worried that it may turn into a form of abuse towards somebody.
I have no idea how to stop this behavior and have a normal sex life,I have stopped in the past a couple of times i think but i easy fell back into it and now its worse and keeps getting worse each time.
A. Sex is not inherently bad. In-fact, many medical professions believe sex is actually quiet healthy. However, obsessive compulsive behavior is bad. Sex addiction is any form of behavioral dependency, that is of a sexual natural. So, compulsive sex, pornography or even masturbation, can be considered a form of sex addiction. Obsessively searching for and consuming pornography or sexual partners can also be a form of addiction.
Addiction takes many forms. Addicts either are maintenance users or they binge. There are addicts who work 60-hours a week, without using and then binge on the weekends.
Addiction can either be a chemical dependency or a behavioral dependency. Sex, and masturbation while considered a behavioral dependency, are also a biochemical dependency. True, it is human nature to enjoy sex, however, not everyone can properly moderate the desire, or amount of sex they have. Addiction is a disease and it directly effects the moderation control, found in the frontal lobe, of the brain.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) is used by both psychologists and psychiatrists for diagnosing disorders, such as substance dependence, which is essentially what addiction is. The DSM-IV offers seven criteria for substance dependence.
The seven criteria for substance dependence are:
(1) Tolerance, as defined by either of the following:
(a) A need for markedly increased amounts of the substance to achieve intoxication or desired effect.
(b) Markedly diminished effect with continued use of the same amount of the substance.
(2) Withdrawal, as manifested by either of the following: (a) The characteristic withdrawal syndrome for the substance (refer to Criteria A or B of the criteria sets for Withdrawal from specific substances). (b) The same (or a closely related) substance is taken to relieve or avoid withdrawal symptoms.
(3) The substance is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than was intended.
(4) There is a persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control substance use. (Unmanageable)
(5) A great deal of time is spent in activities necessary to obtain the substance (such as visiting multiple doctors or driving long distances), use the substance (such as chain smoking) or recover from its effects.
(6) Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of substance use.
(7) The substance use is continued despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problem that is likely to have been caused or exacerbated by the substance.
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous has created a 40-Question Self-Diagnosis Questionnaire to help you determine if you have an addiction. You can find it here: http://www.slaafws.org/download/core-files/The_40_Questions_of_SLAA.pdf
SLAA also treat social, sexual and emotional anorexia. The fact is, social interaction, sex and emotions can be healthy, but some people avoid them, because they don't want to get hurt. SLAA has created a 50-Question Self-Diagnosis Questionnaire to help you determine if you have social, sexual and emotional anorexia. You can find it here: http://www.slaa-alt.org/anorexia.php
If you would like to get more information, or begin sex addiction recovery, you can choose from many different sources. SLAA, is the oldest of the sex addiction recovery programs. It is both free and anonymous. Those who lead these programs, are also addicts and can provide you with first-hand relatable experience, strength and hope. The meetings are held on-line, on the phone, and face-to-face.
Addiction takes many forms. Addicts either are maintenance users or they binge. There are addicts who work 60-hours a week, without using and then binge on the weekends.
Addiction can either be a chemical dependency or a behavioral dependency. Sex, and masturbation while considered a behavioral dependency, are also a biochemical dependency. True, it is human nature to enjoy sex, however, not everyone can properly moderate the desire, or amount of sex they have. Addiction is a disease and it directly effects the moderation control, found in the frontal lobe, of the brain.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) is used by both psychologists and psychiatrists for diagnosing disorders, such as substance dependence, which is essentially what addiction is. The DSM-IV offers seven criteria for substance dependence.
The seven criteria for substance dependence are:
(1) Tolerance, as defined by either of the following:
(a) A need for markedly increased amounts of the substance to achieve intoxication or desired effect.
(b) Markedly diminished effect with continued use of the same amount of the substance.
(2) Withdrawal, as manifested by either of the following: (a) The characteristic withdrawal syndrome for the substance (refer to Criteria A or B of the criteria sets for Withdrawal from specific substances). (b) The same (or a closely related) substance is taken to relieve or avoid withdrawal symptoms.
(3) The substance is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than was intended.
(4) There is a persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control substance use. (Unmanageable)
(5) A great deal of time is spent in activities necessary to obtain the substance (such as visiting multiple doctors or driving long distances), use the substance (such as chain smoking) or recover from its effects.
(6) Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of substance use.
(7) The substance use is continued despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problem that is likely to have been caused or exacerbated by the substance.
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous has created a 40-Question Self-Diagnosis Questionnaire to help you determine if you have an addiction. You can find it here: http://www.slaafws.org/download/core-files/The_40_Questions_of_SLAA.pdf
SLAA also treat social, sexual and emotional anorexia. The fact is, social interaction, sex and emotions can be healthy, but some people avoid them, because they don't want to get hurt. SLAA has created a 50-Question Self-Diagnosis Questionnaire to help you determine if you have social, sexual and emotional anorexia. You can find it here: http://www.slaa-alt.org/anorexia.php
If you would like to get more information, or begin sex addiction recovery, you can choose from many different sources. SLAA, is the oldest of the sex addiction recovery programs. It is both free and anonymous. Those who lead these programs, are also addicts and can provide you with first-hand relatable experience, strength and hope. The meetings are held on-line, on the phone, and face-to-face.
My life is suffering in all areas due to sex addiction.?
Q. My life is suffering in all areas due to my possible sex addiction.
For years now I have been unable to stop having one night stands, my ways upset alot of people as I target someone to have sex with and cannot focus on anything othen then taking sex from them or the problems caused by doing it, I do enjoy it sometimes, I dont emotionally enjoy it and feel lost and depressed after sex, aswell as solo sex.
I get agressive if I want sex but cannot have it there and then, which make me smoke, drink alcohol and eat alot, Im becoming ill.
Im struggling to build true relationships with people including my son and family member,as Im become very emotionally disconnected due to always thinking about how and who im going to get sex from next...aswell as the act I put of everyday of me being a happy, sexually free, overly convidence woman which stops people knowing the real me who is trapped by sex.
Ive started to fall into an agressivly focused state of mind when I intend to get sex from someone, I worried that it may turn into a form of abuse towards somebody.
I have no idea how to stop this behavior and have a normal sex life,I have stopped in the past a couple of times i think but i easy fell back into it and now its worse and keeps getting worse each time.
For years now I have been unable to stop having one night stands, my ways upset alot of people as I target someone to have sex with and cannot focus on anything othen then taking sex from them or the problems caused by doing it, I do enjoy it sometimes, I dont emotionally enjoy it and feel lost and depressed after sex, aswell as solo sex.
I get agressive if I want sex but cannot have it there and then, which make me smoke, drink alcohol and eat alot, Im becoming ill.
Im struggling to build true relationships with people including my son and family member,as Im become very emotionally disconnected due to always thinking about how and who im going to get sex from next...aswell as the act I put of everyday of me being a happy, sexually free, overly convidence woman which stops people knowing the real me who is trapped by sex.
Ive started to fall into an agressivly focused state of mind when I intend to get sex from someone, I worried that it may turn into a form of abuse towards somebody.
I have no idea how to stop this behavior and have a normal sex life,I have stopped in the past a couple of times i think but i easy fell back into it and now its worse and keeps getting worse each time.
A. Sex is not inherently bad. In-fact, many medical professions believe sex is actually quiet healthy. However, obsessive compulsive behavior is bad. Sex addiction is any form of behavioral dependency, that is of a sexual natural. So, compulsive sex, pornography or even masturbation, can be considered a form of sex addiction. Obsessively searching for and consuming pornography or sexual partners can also be a form of addiction.
Addiction takes many forms. Addicts either are maintenance users or they binge. There are addicts who work 60-hours a week, without using and then binge on the weekends.
Addiction can either be a chemical dependency or a behavioral dependency. Sex, and masturbation while considered a behavioral dependency, are also a biochemical dependency. True, it is human nature to enjoy sex, however, not everyone can properly moderate the desire, or amount of sex they have. Addiction is a disease and it directly effects the moderation control, found in the frontal lobe, of the brain.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) is used by both psychologists and psychiatrists for diagnosing disorders, such as substance dependence, which is essentially what addiction is. The DSM-IV offers seven criteria for substance dependence.
The seven criteria for substance dependence are:
(1) Tolerance, as defined by either of the following:
(a) A need for markedly increased amounts of the substance to achieve intoxication or desired effect.
(b) Markedly diminished effect with continued use of the same amount of the substance.
(2) Withdrawal, as manifested by either of the following: (a) The characteristic withdrawal syndrome for the substance (refer to Criteria A or B of the criteria sets for Withdrawal from specific substances). (b) The same (or a closely related) substance is taken to relieve or avoid withdrawal symptoms.
(3) The substance is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than was intended.
(4) There is a persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control substance use. (Unmanageable)
(5) A great deal of time is spent in activities necessary to obtain the substance (such as visiting multiple doctors or driving long distances), use the substance (such as chain smoking) or recover from its effects.
(6) Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of substance use.
(7) The substance use is continued despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problem that is likely to have been caused or exacerbated by the substance.
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous has created a 40-Question Self-Diagnosis Questionnaire to help you determine if you have an addiction. You can find it here: http://www.slaafws.org/download/core-files/The_40_Questions_of_SLAA.pdf
SLAA also treat social, sexual and emotional anorexia. The fact is, social interaction, sex and emotions can be healthy, but some people avoid them, because they don't want to get hurt. SLAA has created a 50-Question Self-Diagnosis Questionnaire to help you determine if you have social, sexual and emotional anorexia. You can find it here: http://www.slaa-alt.org/anorexia.php
If you would like to get more information, or begin sex addiction recovery, you can choose from many different sources. SLAA, is the oldest of the sex addiction recovery programs. It is both free and anonymous. Those who lead these programs, are also addicts and can provide you with first-hand relatable experience, strength and hope. The meetings are held on-line, on the phone, and face-to-face.
Addiction takes many forms. Addicts either are maintenance users or they binge. There are addicts who work 60-hours a week, without using and then binge on the weekends.
Addiction can either be a chemical dependency or a behavioral dependency. Sex, and masturbation while considered a behavioral dependency, are also a biochemical dependency. True, it is human nature to enjoy sex, however, not everyone can properly moderate the desire, or amount of sex they have. Addiction is a disease and it directly effects the moderation control, found in the frontal lobe, of the brain.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) is used by both psychologists and psychiatrists for diagnosing disorders, such as substance dependence, which is essentially what addiction is. The DSM-IV offers seven criteria for substance dependence.
The seven criteria for substance dependence are:
(1) Tolerance, as defined by either of the following:
(a) A need for markedly increased amounts of the substance to achieve intoxication or desired effect.
(b) Markedly diminished effect with continued use of the same amount of the substance.
(2) Withdrawal, as manifested by either of the following: (a) The characteristic withdrawal syndrome for the substance (refer to Criteria A or B of the criteria sets for Withdrawal from specific substances). (b) The same (or a closely related) substance is taken to relieve or avoid withdrawal symptoms.
(3) The substance is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than was intended.
(4) There is a persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control substance use. (Unmanageable)
(5) A great deal of time is spent in activities necessary to obtain the substance (such as visiting multiple doctors or driving long distances), use the substance (such as chain smoking) or recover from its effects.
(6) Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of substance use.
(7) The substance use is continued despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problem that is likely to have been caused or exacerbated by the substance.
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous has created a 40-Question Self-Diagnosis Questionnaire to help you determine if you have an addiction. You can find it here: http://www.slaafws.org/download/core-files/The_40_Questions_of_SLAA.pdf
SLAA also treat social, sexual and emotional anorexia. The fact is, social interaction, sex and emotions can be healthy, but some people avoid them, because they don't want to get hurt. SLAA has created a 50-Question Self-Diagnosis Questionnaire to help you determine if you have social, sexual and emotional anorexia. You can find it here: http://www.slaa-alt.org/anorexia.php
If you would like to get more information, or begin sex addiction recovery, you can choose from many different sources. SLAA, is the oldest of the sex addiction recovery programs. It is both free and anonymous. Those who lead these programs, are also addicts and can provide you with first-hand relatable experience, strength and hope. The meetings are held on-line, on the phone, and face-to-face.
I addicted to sex, its ruin my life....?
Q. Hi I cant seem to stop having sex even if its not good sex, i have no self control, men and woman are targets, i get very angry if im not able to get sex. My life tends to revolve around sex, its almost like a drug to me and i cant always remember what the sex was like.
I like the power i have over people sexually as well. My work, family and social life is beginning to suffer because all i can focus on is having sex, Im unable to become good friends with people because i want to sleep with them...Ive begun to smoke alot, drink alot more and eat endlessly and feel sexually agressive when eating food,its making be so ill, Im so confused and I want to stop but I feel so lost.
I like the power i have over people sexually as well. My work, family and social life is beginning to suffer because all i can focus on is having sex, Im unable to become good friends with people because i want to sleep with them...Ive begun to smoke alot, drink alot more and eat endlessly and feel sexually agressive when eating food,its making be so ill, Im so confused and I want to stop but I feel so lost.
A. Sex is not inherently bad. In-fact, many medical professions believe sex is actually quiet healthy. However, obsessive compulsive behavior is bad. Sex addiction is any form of behavioral dependency, that is of a sexual natural. So, compulsive sex, pornography or even masturbation, can be considered a form of sex addiction. Obsessively searching for and consuming pornography or sexual partners can also be a form of addiction.
Addiction takes many forms. Addicts either are maintenance users or they binge. There are addicts who work 60-hours a week, without using and then binge on the weekends.
Addiction can either be a chemical dependency or a behavioral dependency. Sex, and masturbation while considered a behavioral dependency, are also a biochemical dependency. True, it is human nature to enjoy sex, however, not everyone can properly moderate the desire, or amount of sex they have. Addiction is a disease and it directly effects the moderation control, found in the frontal lobe, of the brain.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) is used by both psychologists and psychiatrists for diagnosing disorders, such as substance dependence, which is essentially what addiction is. The DSM-IV offers seven criteria for substance dependence.
The seven criteria for substance dependence are:
(1) Tolerance, as defined by either of the following:
(a) A need for markedly increased amounts of the substance to achieve intoxication or desired effect.
(b) Markedly diminished effect with continued use of the same amount of the substance.
(2) Withdrawal, as manifested by either of the following: (a) The characteristic withdrawal syndrome for the substance (refer to Criteria A or B of the criteria sets for Withdrawal from specific substances). (b) The same (or a closely related) substance is taken to relieve or avoid withdrawal symptoms.
(3) The substance is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than was intended.
(4) There is a persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control substance use. (Unmanageable)
(5) A great deal of time is spent in activities necessary to obtain the substance (such as visiting multiple doctors or driving long distances), use the substance (such as chain smoking) or recover from its effects.
(6) Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of substance use.
(7) The substance use is continued despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problem that is likely to have been caused or exacerbated by the substance.
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous has created a 40-Question Self-Diagnosis Questionnaire to help you determine if you have an addiction. You can find it here: http://www.slaafws.org/download/core-files/The_40_Questions_of_SLAA.pdf
SLAA also treat social, sexual and emotional anorexia. The fact is, social interaction, sex and emotions can be healthy, but some people avoid them, because they don't want to get hurt. SLAA has created a 50-Question Self-Diagnosis Questionnaire to help you determine if you have social, sexual and emotional anorexia. You can find it here: http://www.slaa-alt.org/anorexia.php
If you would like to get more information, or begin sex addiction recovery, you can choose from many different sources. SLAA, is the oldest of the sex addiction recovery programs. It is both free and anonymous. Those who lead these programs, are also addicts and can provide you with first-hand relatable experience, strength and hope. The meetings are held on-line, on the phone, and face-to-face.
Addiction takes many forms. Addicts either are maintenance users or they binge. There are addicts who work 60-hours a week, without using and then binge on the weekends.
Addiction can either be a chemical dependency or a behavioral dependency. Sex, and masturbation while considered a behavioral dependency, are also a biochemical dependency. True, it is human nature to enjoy sex, however, not everyone can properly moderate the desire, or amount of sex they have. Addiction is a disease and it directly effects the moderation control, found in the frontal lobe, of the brain.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) is used by both psychologists and psychiatrists for diagnosing disorders, such as substance dependence, which is essentially what addiction is. The DSM-IV offers seven criteria for substance dependence.
The seven criteria for substance dependence are:
(1) Tolerance, as defined by either of the following:
(a) A need for markedly increased amounts of the substance to achieve intoxication or desired effect.
(b) Markedly diminished effect with continued use of the same amount of the substance.
(2) Withdrawal, as manifested by either of the following: (a) The characteristic withdrawal syndrome for the substance (refer to Criteria A or B of the criteria sets for Withdrawal from specific substances). (b) The same (or a closely related) substance is taken to relieve or avoid withdrawal symptoms.
(3) The substance is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than was intended.
(4) There is a persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control substance use. (Unmanageable)
(5) A great deal of time is spent in activities necessary to obtain the substance (such as visiting multiple doctors or driving long distances), use the substance (such as chain smoking) or recover from its effects.
(6) Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of substance use.
(7) The substance use is continued despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problem that is likely to have been caused or exacerbated by the substance.
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous has created a 40-Question Self-Diagnosis Questionnaire to help you determine if you have an addiction. You can find it here: http://www.slaafws.org/download/core-files/The_40_Questions_of_SLAA.pdf
SLAA also treat social, sexual and emotional anorexia. The fact is, social interaction, sex and emotions can be healthy, but some people avoid them, because they don't want to get hurt. SLAA has created a 50-Question Self-Diagnosis Questionnaire to help you determine if you have social, sexual and emotional anorexia. You can find it here: http://www.slaa-alt.org/anorexia.php
If you would like to get more information, or begin sex addiction recovery, you can choose from many different sources. SLAA, is the oldest of the sex addiction recovery programs. It is both free and anonymous. Those who lead these programs, are also addicts and can provide you with first-hand relatable experience, strength and hope. The meetings are held on-line, on the phone, and face-to-face.
IM A SEX ADDICT BUT HOW CAN I SLOW IT DOWN?
Q. I THINK I'M A SEX ADDICT I GOT A BOYFRIEND N WE HAVE SEX A LOT BUT SOMETIMES I WANT MORE I WANT IT ALL DAY EVERYDAY N WENS HE'S NOT AROUND I WATCH PORN N MASTERBATE.. I EVEN SNEAK TO THE BATHROOM TO PLAY WITH MYSELF... I DON'T THINK ITS HEALTHY ITS KILLING ME.. I WAKE UP SLEEP EAT DREAM SEX LOL... WHAT CAN I DO...IS THIS BAD OR UNHEALTHY FOR A RELATIONSHIP..I THINK MY MAN IS GETTIN SICK OF ME WANTING IT ALOT
A. Sex is not inherently bad. In-fact, many medical professions believe sex is actually quiet healthy. However, obsessive compulsive behavior is bad. Sex addiction is any form of behavioral dependency, that is of a sexual natural. So, compulsive sex, pornography or even masturbation, can be considered a form of sex addiction. Obsessively searching for and consuming pornography or sexual partners can also be a form of addiction.
Addiction takes many forms. Addicts either are maintenance users or they binge. There are addicts who work 60-hours a week, without using and then binge on the weekends.
While pornography may be distasteful to some people, its not addictive to all people who view it. It can be very triggering to some people who are addicts.
Addiction can either be a chemical dependency or a behavioral dependency. Sex, and masturbation while considered a behavioral dependency, are also a biochemical dependency. True, it is human nature to enjoy sex, however, not everyone can properly moderate the desire, or amount of sex they have. Addiction is a disease and it directly effects the moderation control, found in the frontal lobe, of the brain.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) is used by both psychologists and psychiatrists for diagnosing disorders, such as substance dependence, which is essentially what addiction is. The DSM-IV offers seven criteria for substance dependence.
The seven criteria for substance dependence are:
(1) Tolerance, as defined by either of the following:
(a) A need for markedly increased amounts of the substance to achieve intoxication or desired effect.
(b) Markedly diminished effect with continued use of the same amount of the substance.
(2) Withdrawal, as manifested by either of the following: (a) The characteristic withdrawal syndrome for the substance (refer to Criteria A or B of the criteria sets for Withdrawal from specific substances). (b) The same (or a closely related) substance is taken to relieve or avoid withdrawal symptoms.
(3) The substance is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than was intended.
(4) There is a persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control substance use. (Unmanageable)
(5) A great deal of time is spent in activities necessary to obtain the substance (such as visiting multiple doctors or driving long distances), use the substance (such as chain smoking) or recover from its effects.
(6) Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of substance use.
(7) The substance use is continued despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problem that is likely to have been caused or exacerbated by the substance.
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous has created a 40-Question Self-Diagnosis Questionnaire to help you determine if you have an addiction. You can find it here: http://www.slaafws.org/download/core-files/The_40_Questions_of_SLAA.pdf
SLAA also treat social, sexual and emotional anorexia. The fact is, social interaction, sex and emotions can be healthy, but some people avoid them, because they don't want to get hurt. SLAA has created a 50-Question Self-Diagnosis Questionnaire to help you determine if you have social, sexual and emotional anorexia. You can find it here: http://www.slaa-alt.org/anorexia.php
If you would like to get more information, or begin sex addiction recovery, you can choose from many different sources. SLAA, is the oldest of the sex addiction recovery programs. It is both free and anonymous. Those who lead these programs, are also addicts and can provide you with first-hand relatable experience, strength and hope. The meetings are held on-line, on the phone, and face-to-face.
Addiction takes many forms. Addicts either are maintenance users or they binge. There are addicts who work 60-hours a week, without using and then binge on the weekends.
While pornography may be distasteful to some people, its not addictive to all people who view it. It can be very triggering to some people who are addicts.
Addiction can either be a chemical dependency or a behavioral dependency. Sex, and masturbation while considered a behavioral dependency, are also a biochemical dependency. True, it is human nature to enjoy sex, however, not everyone can properly moderate the desire, or amount of sex they have. Addiction is a disease and it directly effects the moderation control, found in the frontal lobe, of the brain.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) is used by both psychologists and psychiatrists for diagnosing disorders, such as substance dependence, which is essentially what addiction is. The DSM-IV offers seven criteria for substance dependence.
The seven criteria for substance dependence are:
(1) Tolerance, as defined by either of the following:
(a) A need for markedly increased amounts of the substance to achieve intoxication or desired effect.
(b) Markedly diminished effect with continued use of the same amount of the substance.
(2) Withdrawal, as manifested by either of the following: (a) The characteristic withdrawal syndrome for the substance (refer to Criteria A or B of the criteria sets for Withdrawal from specific substances). (b) The same (or a closely related) substance is taken to relieve or avoid withdrawal symptoms.
(3) The substance is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than was intended.
(4) There is a persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control substance use. (Unmanageable)
(5) A great deal of time is spent in activities necessary to obtain the substance (such as visiting multiple doctors or driving long distances), use the substance (such as chain smoking) or recover from its effects.
(6) Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of substance use.
(7) The substance use is continued despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problem that is likely to have been caused or exacerbated by the substance.
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous has created a 40-Question Self-Diagnosis Questionnaire to help you determine if you have an addiction. You can find it here: http://www.slaafws.org/download/core-files/The_40_Questions_of_SLAA.pdf
SLAA also treat social, sexual and emotional anorexia. The fact is, social interaction, sex and emotions can be healthy, but some people avoid them, because they don't want to get hurt. SLAA has created a 50-Question Self-Diagnosis Questionnaire to help you determine if you have social, sexual and emotional anorexia. You can find it here: http://www.slaa-alt.org/anorexia.php
If you would like to get more information, or begin sex addiction recovery, you can choose from many different sources. SLAA, is the oldest of the sex addiction recovery programs. It is both free and anonymous. Those who lead these programs, are also addicts and can provide you with first-hand relatable experience, strength and hope. The meetings are held on-line, on the phone, and face-to-face.
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