Recovering from sexual addiction is hard - this is a fact that many of us must come to
terms with during our journey to sexual freedom and integrity. Fortunately,
there are a number of treatment options that exist in order to aid you on your
journey.
An
increasingly popular way to treat sexual addiction is cognitive behavioral
therapy, or CBT for short. CBT aims at correcting an addict's irrational
feelings, beliefs, and thoughts. This allows the addict to gain a healthier way
of viewing the world around them, which in turn can stop their unhealthy sexual
behavior. CBT can include role playing, writing in journals, and doing
assignments in special workbooks.
Some
sexual addicts choose to engage in individual therapy. This can help them
address and resolve underlying issues that contribute to their addiction.
Different forms of individual therapy include Freudian, humanistic, and object
centered.
Another
form of treatment is group therapy. This is a non-hostile environment where
addicts come together to share their experiences, and support each other on
their journey to recovery.
A
more specific form of group therapy is family and couples counseling. This can
help the addict rebuild trust and intimacy that they may have destroyed as a
result of their addiction. This form of therapy is more intimate than group
therapy, and offers a more personal approach.
The
final form of treatment for sexual addicts is medication. Medication is often
looked at as a last resort, but it can be effective. Some serotonin reuptake
inhibitors have proven to be effective in reducing the frequency and intensity
of sexually addictive urges. This allows the patient to focus on their
therapies, instead of only focusing on stopping their urges.
The
most important thing when deciding on a treatment option is choosing one that
is right for you. Everyone is different and everyone responds to treatment
differently. What works for one person may not work at all for another, and the
best way to figure out what works best for you is to keep an open mind, and try
everything at least once.
References:
"Different
Treatment Options for Sexual Addiction" http://sexualaddiction.org/different-treatment-options-for-sexual-addiction/
"The
many different options to getting sex addiction help" by Adi Jaffe https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/all-about-addiction/201001/the-many-different-options-getting-sex-addiction-help
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