Understanding Love Addiction Therapy Versus Sex Addiction

By Catherine Smith


When it comes to sex addiction, there remains some controversy as to whether or not the condition actually exist. As one might imagine, the same goes for Love Addiction Therapy. While this is the case, those effected by these conditions continue to argue the point.

While there remains a great deal of controversy in relation to love and sex addiction therapy, there are those whom have experienced the condition, gone through therapy and can now recognize the difference between these type attractions. While this can often be difficult for some people to admit, going through therapy can greatly benefit an individual with regards to future romantic interests and relationships.

While this is the case, the definition when it comes to being addicted to love also includes having a compulsive nature which always require one to be in some type romantic relationship. In some cases, those addicted to love often stay in abusive relationships in fear of being alone. For, feeling alone and isolated when outside a relationship is one of the biggest signs of addiction when it comes to love.

One symptom in which these addicts share is that of being active on several different dating websites, talking on chat lines or reading personals in local newspapers at the same time. While many sex addicts may become involved in or with the sex work industry, others often refrain. As such, while some symptoms are shared, there are others which remain separate and apart from each addict.

Whatever the case and regardless of symptoms, there are now therapies available to help those who feel one may have this addiction. Some of these therapies include learning how to build healthy relationships, setting appropriate boundaries and achieving legitimate intimacy. While this type addiction can be quite difficult, an addict of this nature becoming involved with a sex addict can often be a deadly match.

These addicts often need to be cautious of becoming involved with sex addicts. While it can often be difficult to know if someone is a sex addict or otherwise, there are often signs. For example, when meeting someone new, if the individual attempts to make a move, is rejected and yet continues to do so, this person may very well be a sex addict.

When it comes to heartbreak, both have caused much pain in this area. For, whether one is the addict or partner, there is often disappointment when a relationship ends. Whether that be a long-term marriage or a casual dating relationship, there is often one person whom experiences more pain than the other.

Individuals recognizing that one has a problem need seek help from one of the many addiction centers or therapists now working in this area. For, while there remains controversy, more and more therapists are starting to see this type of addiction as a disease. While this is the case, most insurance plans still do not cover these therapies, something therapists and victims are currently trying to change in the future.




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment