When Porn is a Compulsive Numbing Tool If you read about compulsive porn use, there’s a lot of information that takes the discussion about problematic porn use to the extremes: it’s either always a problem or it’s never a problem. Like most things, the answer of whether or not it’s
The Treatment of Loneliness It’s so important for us to find connections in our lives. Friendships, romances, and sexual relationships can all help with our sense of feeling connected. However, even when you have these things, you’re likely to have periods where you feel disconnected and lonely. It’s true that some
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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