Archive for the sexual addiction

Some books to consider if you suspect a sexual addiction are:
Out of the Shadows by Patrick Carnes
In the Shadows of the Net by Patrick Carnes
Dr. Carnes is the leading expert in the field of dealing with sexual addictions. He is currently the executive director of Pine Grove Treatment center in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Other books used by […]

Shame often keeps the couple from telling each other the truth and accepting the truth of what occurred. When couples are married, there are many expectations that each spouse has. When those expectations are not met, shame develops. One of the painful aspects of an affair is having to deal with the shame of what […]

Traumas are often associated with sexual addictions. These traumas could have occurred in early life or in their adult life. Traumas could be physical, emotional or spiritual in origin. Despite the various sources of trauma, the effects are similar.
In physical traumas, in some cases, where there is organic brain damage, there are some difficulties in […]

Since the topic of sexual addiction is misunderstood, there are many times that an affair is part of a sexual addiction rather than a rejection of the spouse. Yes the pain of rejection is there, but what drove the behavior is different. When an addiction is present, the brain finds ways of turning bad ideas […]