Sex Addiction and the Nervous System, Part 2: Fight-or-Flight
Sex became a way of soothing the nervous system and coming out of elevated dysregulation. Sex became relief. They learned that “acting out” could calm the body and even lull them to sleep.
Your Wife Wants You to Lead the Healing Process
Wives often find themselves leading post-discovery, but she does not want to! Give her the feeling that you are taking this seriously, that you are doing everything necessary to help your relationship heal and grow.
Group Counseling for Porn Addiction
Many porn-addicted men have never been truly vulnerable, allowing others to see their hearts and scars, the good, bad and ugly of where they’ve been. This is where group counseling comes in.
A Period of Celibacy
On the other side of this celibacy period will be your brain’s renewed ability to experience pleasure in the little things—a cup of coffee, a walk in the park, holding your wife’s hand—even eventually the seemingly mundane day-to-day unfolding of your life.
Developing Your 'Why' for Sexual Sobriety and Recovery
When you are confident in why you’re doing this work, whether the work is becoming more vulnerable or attending weekly therapy, doing the next right thing becomes easier. You’re able to carry a little more and walk a little farther.