Online articles about sex addiction written by Bill Herring LCSW.
Atlanta has dozens of support groups and treatment options for people wanting to overcome the destructive cycle of sexually addictive urges and behaviors. Here are some of teh most effective sources for help in the area.
Recent reports that golfer Tiger Woods has entered a rehabilitation center for treatment of sex addiction has sparked much interest in the symptoms and treatment of this disorder. In the following press release, available to Atlanta media outlets, Bill Herring provides some information about this behavior that is often misunderstood.
Sex addiction is a progressive and potentially devastating pattern of behavior marked by loss of control of sexual impulses. Healing and recovery from sex addiction is entirely possible with the right motivation and assistance.
Sex addiction is a powerful influence on human behavior because it changes brain chemistry three different ways: increasing fantasy, excitement and anxiety reduction.
A person seeking to manage compulsive sexual behavior must learn how to recognize and effectively respond to to the fact that a variety of "triggers" can set the spiral of an addictive relapse into motion. Learn what they are and how to prevent them!
Unhealthy thought processes can lead a person struggling with compulsive sexual behavior to spiral into relapse long before physiological arousal occurs. Learn how the "3 Second Rule" can help prevent fantasy, intrigue and objectification from spreading to dangerous proportions.
The concept of "sexual sobriety" for sex addicts can be confusing and may sometimes seem contradictory depending on each individual situation. This article provides a succinct overview of many of the important areas for consideration in defining what "sobriety" means for a sex addict.
Cybersex is truly the "crack cocaine" of compulsive sexual expression, bringing many people to the brink of devastation who otherwise would never have experienced a problem in this area. Read why this is so often the case.
