Pornography Addiction Treatment
Pornography addiction treatment may be for you if ...
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Escalating amounts of time spent watching pornogrpahy
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Continued use of pornography despite attempts to stop or resulting in negative consequences
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Experiencing loss of time while viewing pornography, including hours and even days while binging
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Attempts to hide or lie about pornography viewing
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Increased interest in more unusual or extreme forms of pornography
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Experience of shame, anger, irritability when confronted about pornography use
Pornography addiction is not unlike sex addiction, but also distinct in a few ways. Both can have severe negative consequences, leaving the addict feeling out of control and full of shame.
Pornography addiction therapy utilizes the 30-task model by Dr. Patrick Carnes to confront destructive behaviors. Therapy works to provide containment and accountability, a safe place to identify and address core beliefs leading to acting out.