Sex Addiction Treatment

Sex Addiction Symptoms

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The signs of sex addiction may be hard to see because people’s perception of it can range from harmless infatuation with one or more partners, spouses, colleagues to excessive porn consumption on the Internet.

People with sex addiction need to understand the differences between a natural desire and hypersexual urges.

A normal sexual impulse is one of the most natural things in human beings, but excessive sex drive can become an addiction.

The difference between these two terms could not be more clear: while a person has their “normal” amount or desires for sex to release stress and feel good emotionally; someone who has an unhealthy dependence on it will do anything at all – even harm themselves – to get that fix.

While sexual impulses are a natural, healthy part of life for some people to enjoy and express themselves in whatever way they see fit – sex addiction refers only to those behaviours done beyond what is considered acceptable.

A person who is struggling with hypersexual disorder may find themselves constantly thinking about it. These obsessive thoughts or sexual fantasies can become a huge problem if they interfere with other responsibilities, such as school, work or family time!

The symptoms of the addiction include an unusual pattern of rampant sexual behaviour that leads to immense complications in one’s life.

This is an all-encompassing addiction that requires a comprehensive treatment process in order to help take hold of one’s desires.

The seemingly unstoppable nature of the sexual acts becomes problematic and interferes with one’s life, leaving the afflicted avoiding realistic social or personal relationships.

The sexual urges and behaviours foster unhealthy infatuations and problematic encounters that can put the addicted person, or others, at risk.

Sexual addiction could lead someone down a path that is inappropriate or unacceptable. This includes:

• exhibitionism or public display of nudity
• an unstoppable urge to perform sexual acts in public (public sex)
• excessive masturbation when alone or attempting to masturbate in public places (i.e work, school or even parks).
• always looking for different sexual partners, or a desire to have sex with more than one partner at the same time (group sex).
• having unprotected intercourse with strangers or sex workers (often accompanied by the development of sexually transmitted diseases (STD).

Sex Addiction Treatment Methods

Sexual behavioural disorder treatment is possible, and it starts with your commitment to treatment.

The sympathetic, sex addiction therapists and health professionals at our residential treatment centres, outpatient clinic and online rehab program understand the tumultuous emotional journey your addiction has taken you through, and the complicated effect this can have on your personal life.

Roots Behind Addictions

Individuals with sex addiction may have different concurrent mental disorders (i.e, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder) or a history of drug abuse.

You may be using sexual activities as an escape from mental or emotional distress. Thus our treatment program will treat all of your diagnoses and not just your compulsion towards sexual behaviours.

We want to help you understand and conquer your addictive sexual tendencies by providing you with an individualized behavioural addiction treatment based on your personal needs.

Professional treatment for sexual dependency includes many therapeutic approaches and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one of them.

Our one-on-one therapy sessions and “Sex and Love Support Group” help you cope with obsessive sexual thoughts.

By providing mental health treatment and sex addiction recovery options for you and your loved ones, we ensure that you are given the best possible chance of achieving sustained recovery and avoiding any negative consequences in the future.

Treating Sexual Addiction All Across Canada

If you’re looking for a professional sex addiction treatment centre or someone who can provide insight into the topic of your concern then you have different options.

Our treatment center employs Certified Sexual Addiction Therapists (CSAT Candidate) who specialize in the treatment of sexual-based addictions.

Our CSAT team will help you develop an understanding of how and why sexual addiction begins, and help you create a healthy relationship with sex and love without compulsivity or further negative life consequences.

While some compulsive sexual behaviours are rooted in trauma and/or neglect, this may not be your case. Your CSAT will complete testing and assessments to gain an in-depth understanding of your history, your use, and collaborate with your own definition of healthy sexuality to help you create a healthy relationship with sex and love.

Aftercare For Sex Addiction

Some may think that if they have made it through a sexual addiction rehab program then their problems are over. But this is rarely the case.

Completing a sex addiction treatment program is a great accomplishment but it is only the beginning of the long-term recovery journey.

As part of Trafalgar’s sex addiction treatment program, we also offer aftercare services to make sure that upon your graduation, any kind of relapse or unwanted sexual behaviour will be prevented through our Aftercare, ContinUCare and Continuation of Care.

Our internet sexual addiction aftercare programs are offered virtually to help you establish healthy relationships with your loved ones, colleagues and friends.

Aftercare is especially important during the first few years of recovery so you can learn to manage your sexual behaviour.

Aftercare for Compulsive Sexual Behaviors

Aftercare participation is a chance to interact with other clients who also struggle with compulsive sexual behaviours, practice social skills and identify relapse triggers.

Our Aftercare Groups enable you to have an opportunity to check in and receive constructive feedback from fellow sex addicts on how you are progressing.

ContinUCare

ContinUCare enables you and your Trafalgar care team to monitor progress on the journey to recovery. This helps you identify and address areas of concern before they escalate into serious problems in your daily life. It is like having your care team constantly watching out for you and there to provide help if you need it for your sexual compulsions.

Continuation of Care

You will schedule a call with the Continuation of Care Counsellor during the first week after discharge. Sexual Addiction counselling calls will continue biweekly for four months. After the 4 month period, it will be followed by monthly calls for the following 20 months. You can arrange calls to suit your schedule within regular business hours. These counselling calls will provide an excellent way of tracking progress and discussing any issues that may arise.