What is addictive thinking? It is a way of thinking that doesn’t match with reality. Many addicts are raised in families with addictive thinking or another way of putting it, a worldview that has rules and responses that are not aligned with being healthy. Especially in relationship with others. read more
The term “sexual anorexia” has been used to describe sexual aversion disorder (DSM code 302.79), a state in which the patient has a profound disgust and horror at anything sexual in themselves and others. This discussion reports on a project to document and expand criteria for sexual anorexia and to discern co-morbidity with sexual addiction. At this point one hundred and forty-four patients have participated in an extensive assessment of sexual disorders upon admission to a treatment facility. Early data suggests important implications for further research and diagnostic criteria. read more
What is depression, and what causes it?
Depression comes in various forms, and can be caused by either chemical imbalances in the brain or particular circumstances – such as postpartum depression that affects women who have recently given birth. The thing to remember about depression is that treatment is nothing to be ashamed of – and it CAN lead to a happier, more-productive life. read more
Denver Teen Counseling Issues #1:
For Teens, dating can be very challenging part of their life. Here are five things that your teen should know about dating: read more
Sex addiction is often assumed to be an exclusively male ailment, but women suffer from it too—in fact, research shows that 30 percent of all sex addicts are female. The condition may sound crazy to some but the addiction element is real – in both men and women. Comparative brain scans of the love/sex-addict and cocaine-addicted show almost identical areas of brain activity. read more
You are beginning one of the most difficult journeys of your life: recovering from sex addiction. Please understand: recovering from sex addiction is a battle that you must really want to win. An AA phrase says: “You must be sick and tired of being sick and tired.” There are no “half measures” to recovering from sex addiction. It must be your top priority! If it isn’t, than you haven’t experienced enough misery yet. read more
Reading recovery material that is specifically related to sexual addiction (SA) is important. There are many books on the market addressing sexual addiction and it is important to read some recovery material every day. The reading may be nothing more than 5 to 10 minutes per day. Remember, you will have plenty of extra time now that you are no longer acting out. Use that extra time to fill your brain with the reality of sex addiction. read more
Recovery from sex addiction means there is no turning back. The conquistador Cortes provided a model for all intrepid souls….that is to burn the boats on the shore and ensure no way back and the stark need to make the expedition succeed or go down trying. They had no other option but to fight to the death. The same is true for beginning recovery from sex addiction. There can be no remaining “stash.” There must be a full “burning” of all prior addiction materials, including all magazines, DVDs or unlimited access to the internet that could end up in a relapse. read more
She sat in front of the family computer in shock. The pornographic images that jumped off the screen made her want to vomit. What started out as a curious inquiry into a mysterious credit card charge, ended up being a life altering event.