Have
you recently begun abstaining from sex in order to begin your recovery from
sexual addiction? Have you experienced irritability, anxiety, or agitation
during this time? If so, you could be experiencing withdrawal.
Similar
to drug addiction, sex addicts are addicted to the release of neurochemicals in
the brain's pleasure center. These chemicals are activated by stimulating
activities that the addict engages in, such as sexual activities, pornography,
and masturbation. When an addict stops engaging in such activities, they can
experience withdrawal symptoms. Some experts believe that letting go of sexual
addiction can be more painful than withdrawing from drugs.
Sexual
addicts usually experience the worst withdrawal symptoms during the first two
weeks of abstinence. Withdrawal symptoms include but are not limited to
depression, vomiting, sweating, tremors and shaking, inability to think
straight, hypersensitivity, despair, numbness, insecurity, and grief. Symptoms
can often change, or go from one extreme to another. The reason for the
symptoms is because the addict's mind, emotions, and spirit are being
rebalanced while healthy coping skills are learned.
It
is important that an addict braves the withdrawal symptoms, and does not give
in to the addiction. Recovering addicts can generate help from support groups,
therapists, and friends and family members. These symptoms will go away after
time, and every day that you do not give in to your addiction, you are one step
closer to recovery.
Reference:
"Sexual Addiction Withdrawal Symptoms" http://sexualaddiction.org/sex-addiction-withdrawal-symptoms/
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