Signs of Sexual Addiction
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— Addressing consequences of sexual behavior
11. Losses
• Losing, limiting, or sacrificing valued parts of life
— Hobbies, family relationships, and work
— Loss of important personal, social, occupational or recreational activities
— Loss of friends and family (loss of relationships)
— Loss of long-term relationships
— Loss of talents, goals, and personal and professional aspirations
12. Withdrawal
• Stopping behavior causes considerable distress, anxiety, irritability, or
physical discomfort.
• Usually lasts for about 14 days, but can be as long as 10 weeks
— Insomnia
— Headaches and/or body aches
— High or low sexual arousal and/or genital sensitivity
— Increased appetite for food
— Chills, sweats, shakes and/or nausea
— Rapid heartbeat and/or shortness of breath
— Intrusive dreams
— High level of anxiety and irritability
— Emotional lability (roller coaster feelings)
• Some sex addicts with a chemical dependency report that withdrawals are worse
for sex addiction than for drug/alcohol addictions
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I provide psychotherapy, evaluations (ADHD, addictions/substance abuse), supervision, consultation, and training to diverse clientele. I specialize in challenging teens (challenging parents), substance abuse/addictions, codependency/co-addictions, ADHD, adult survivors of childhood abuse or trauma, depression and/or anxiety, and grief and bereavement. As an expert in the field of sex addiction and sex co-addiction, I provide a variety of assessment, treatment and consultation/training services.
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