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Recovering after the Holidays

By Michael Salas on December 25, 2022   /   Addictions, Relationship Problems  

Recovering after the Holidays Holidays can leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and drained. You get a lot of exposure to people who you probably have complicated relationships with. If you’re in recovery for substance abuse or sex addiction, this can also be a very difficult time. Many people who are

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Overfunctioning and Realigning Yourself

By Michael Salas on March 10, 2022   /   Addictions, co-dependence, Couples Counseling, Relationship Problems  

Overfunctioning and Realigning Yourself Overfunctioning is a term that relates to the intensity and energy that we put into aspects of our lives, including work, our homes, relationships, and friendships. Many of us are wired to either over or underfunction in times of stress, crisis, and change. The wiring itself

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Compulsive Porn Use and Porn Addiction Symptoms

By Michael Salas on February 4, 2022   /   Addictions, sex addiction  

Compulsive Porn Use and Porn Addiction Symptoms Porn addiction is possibly the contentious and controversial topic in our field. Like all controversies, there are 2 sides. And of course, both sides believe wholeheartedly that they’re right about their positions on this topic. If you’re someone who is concerned about your

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Making Goals from the Inside Out

By Michael Salas on August 3, 2021   /   Addictions, Relationship Problems  

Making Goals from the Inside Out It’s pretty common when people come into therapy that there is a struggle for clients to identify what their goals are. Whether it’s goals for therapy or life goals in general, it’s impossible to avoid being influenced by information and people who surround us.

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When Numbing Fear Turns to an Addiction

By Michael Salas on April 8, 2020   /   Addictions, sex addiction  

When Numbing Fear Turns to an Addiction We all numb. Stress, anxiety and fear can all get us to use food, sex, alcohol, drugs, and entertainment to help us cope with uncertainty and difficult times. In fact, numbing is largely human as it is a way of dissociating from situations

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When Is Sex Addiction an Addiction?

By Vantage Point Counseling Services on October 9, 2018   /   Addictions, sex addiction  

When Is Sex Addiction an Addiction? So many people suffer and struggle with different types of addictions. Whether it’s alcohol, drugs, or something else entirely, addiction is not something to be taken lightly. In fact, sex addiction can be just as harmful as these other problems. In many cases, it

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Unhealthy Habits: How to Recognize When They Prevent You From Being You

By Phillip McCulley on March 12, 2018   /   Addictions  

Unhealthy Habits: How to Recognize When They Prevent You From Being You Unhealthy habits come in a wide variety. Some habits, such as biting your nails, may not seem as detrimental as lying or an addiction. Because there are varying degrees of how your unhealthy habits affect you, it can

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Overcoming Betrayal and Entering Therapy

By Michael Salas on March 9, 2018   /   Addictions, Love addiction, sex addiction, Toxic Relationships, trauma  

Overcoming Betrayal and Entering Therapy For so many partners of addicts, entering into therapy can seem so overwhelming. It feel like you’re just trying to hold the fabric of your life, and maybe even your family together. The idea of participating in therapy can be so overwhelming. It can feel

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What to Do When You Waited Too Long to See a Therapist

By Michael Salas on January 30, 2018   /   Addictions, Couples Counseling, sex addiction, sex therapy  

What to Do When You Waited Too Long to See a Therapist Unfortunately, it’s common for people to wait “too long” to take that step of seeking out a therapist. I see this most often with people who are dealing with addictions, and people who are having relationship issues. In

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6 Ways that Family Therapy Can Help Enhance Your Recovery from an Addiction

By Phillip McCulley on November 29, 2017   /   Addictions, sex addiction  

6 Ways that Family Therapy Can Help Enhance Your Recovery from an Addiction Addiction is a heartbreaking disease.According to the Closing the Addiction Treatment Gap (CATG) initiative, it affects more than 23 million Americans. But it is not just the addict who suffers from the turmoil of addiction. Family members

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