Generally speaking, people who are addicted to sex tend to organize everything in their lives around sex. It’s actually quite similar to the way drug addicts organize their lives around getting their next high. Perhaps you have concerns about yourself, and you’re wondering if you might be dealing with a sexual addiction. Or, maybe you have some concerns about a close family member or friend. Either way, there are a few signs you can look for to determine whether you or someone you love should seek out the help of a Toronto Sex Addiction Counselor.
Overpowering Thoughts of Sex
Individuals who suffer from a sexual addiction will often have overpowering thoughts of sex frequently throughout the day. In fact, these thoughts might be so powerful, that it becomes difficult for the person to participate in regular, daily activities. Work, family relationships and social relationships can all begin to suffer. Ultimately, the individual may even choose sexual activity over going to work, attending family functions, or participating in other social events.
Increasing Amounts of Sexual Activity
Sexual addiction is like many other types of addictions in that once the individual reaches a certain level of “satisfaction”, that person will frequently try to achieve a greater “high”. In sexual addiction, that greater “high” means engaging in behaviors that are more risky or more against the addict’s value system. It may mean seeking out a growing number of sexual partners or dangerous sexual situations. It might mean seeking out prostitutes to satisfy one’s sexual desires even though up until now, the behaviors were limited to porn.
Intense Sexual Cravings
Sex addicts experience intense sexual cravings, and those cravings are not always easily satisfied. In fact, when a sex addict is not able to satisfy the craving for sexual activity, it is not unusual for that person to experience a high level of irritability. Someone who suffers from sexual addiction will find it difficult to concentrate on anything else until the craving for sex is satisfied. Also, that person may have had several unsuccessful attempts to “quit” sex, or to limit sexual activity.
If any of these signs sound familiar to you from your own life, or if you have noticed them in someone you care about, it might be time to seek out the help of a Toronto Sex Addiction Counselor. Sexual addiction can take over your life unless you get the help you need. An experienced Sex Addiction Counselor can work with you, and help you overcome those powerful desires so that you can experience freedom from your addiction. To make your appointment, please contact us today.
