Symptoms of sexual dependence
Doctors believe, if sex began to occupy most of the life of a person, he is sick with sex addiction. All his thoughts, dreams, desires, books, films, conversations and not only are all about sex. For people who depend on sex, as well as shopaholics or gamblers, manic-obsessive behavior and the same way of thinking are inherent. Interest in surrounding people, not excluding even colleagues and loved ones, in people with sex addiction manifests itself only if they represent them as an object for sex or vice versa.
Sex addictions, as well as other addictions, are accompanied by an increased release of the hormone of happiness and joy, it makes such people treat people around cheekily, risky and very often even perverted (it is worth mentioning that not every sex-dependent person is in the category of sexual maniacs or perverts). Often, the impracticability of their increasingly violent fantasies of a sexual nature often causes aggression, depression, sudden changes in mood, which as a result leads to the most common "breaking".
Psychiatrists noted 12 behavioral patterns peculiar to people who suffer from sex addiction:
Frequent masturbation (by the way, the Kiev andrologist-urologist Alexander Chumak believes that the sexual act of masturbation does not replace, but with too much enthusiasm, it is even harmful);
Sexual relationships outside of marriage and innumerable sexual intercourse;
Unwillingness in choosing sexual partners, often "one night";
Frequent viewing and exploitation of pornographic sources;
Sex without the use of condoms and other contraception, as well as sex with new partners;
Phone sex and frequent use of forums about sex in social networks and on the Internet;
Continuous treatment in escort services;
Exhibitionism;
Constant search for new partners through various dating services;
Voyeurism (spying on other people's sex);
Harassment to satisfy their sexual fantasies;
A craving for insults due to sex and violence.
The probability that a person is sick with sex addiction is high if his behavior coincides with the four above mentioned signs.
Treatment of sexual dependence
Most of the people who suffer from sex addiction are absolutely sure that everything is fine with them. Persuasion of the person that the problem exists is the most important and the first step to successful treatment. Unfortunately, in most cases nothing so convinces a person of the presence of this disease, as a shock - dismissal from work, loss of family or major health problems.
To date, to get rid of sexual addiction, there are many different methods and psychotherapeutic projects. A very good effect can be achieved with the help of group therapy, it is wonderful when there is an opportunity to engage in therapy together with people close to the patient.
In cases of the most severe, accompanied by obsessive behavior, the doctor can recommend treatment with powerful antidepressants. However, it is very important to see the difference in treatment from drug addiction, ludomania, alcohol and game addiction, because in order to cure sex addiction, doctors do not insist on a full "outset" with sexual relations, and this is a very positive moment!