Unlike many medical conditions, sex addiction is typically not caused by one specific fact or experience. Because this is a condition that has only very recently been taken seriously, it means that the risk factors are often not well understood and are even considered to be somewhat controversial. Among the studies and research which has [...]
One of the characteristics that is exhibited by those who have been through traumatic events is silence. Many trauma victims remain silent about what they’ve been through for many years, and they do so for any number of personal reasons. Some of these may include: The fear of experiencing the traumatic event all over again [...]
Relapse is a common part of any addiction whether you’re trying to overcome drugs, alcohol, gambling or sex. This should never stop you from seeking help and starting your journey to recovery however. Establishing an effective approach is half the battle and often the reason why people fail in the first place is because of [...]
A gambling addiction is a progressive disorder that is characterized by an increasing preoccupation with gambling. An addict will typically feel the need to bet more and more frequently, they will experience restlessness or irritability when attempting to stop and they will more than likely chase losses. An addict will also find that they cannot [...]
There are a lot of important aspects involved with overcoming alcohol addiction and unbeknownst to many, eating healthily is one of them. Research has in fact shown that a person’s diet can go a long way towards helping addiction recovery because proper nutrition has the potential to make those in treatment feel better both mentally [...]
Therapy is a crucial part of overcoming sex addiction and it’s unlikely that a sufferer could successfully conquer their problem without the help of a professional. Entering treatment can be a daunting process however, especially when there are so many different options available. Below we have highlighted why receiving sex addiction counselling is such an [...]
There have been so many studies done on the role of relationships when it comes to avoiding being traumatized, and overcoming trauma once it has occurred. If you think about it, when you’re scared, or when you have been scared in the past, you feel calmed when you know someone you love is close by. [...]
It’s very common for people who have suffered through a traumatic event to find themselves at a loss for words when it comes to articulating that event. Speaking about it makes it seem all the more real, and every time it’s brought to mind, it’s like living it all over again. As a result, they [...]
Trauma victims all share the same type of experience in that the past is ever-present, regardless of what is happening now, and what will happen in the future. Many trauma victims don’t realize that they have been through a traumatic event until something triggers a flashback, and if you have ever experienced a flashback, you [...]
Sex addiction can be very difficult to identify and a lot of sufferers are embarrassed about coming forward about it. Firstly, there’s still a lot of stigma surrounding sex addiction and secondly, the addict will have almost always betrayed their partner which means that they have to admit infidelity. Many people wonder how it’s even [...]
As a Registered Psychotherapist, Betzalel specializes in the treatment of trauma and addictions. He is trained in EMDR and is a Certified Multiple & Sex Addiction Therapist-Supervisor, providing evidence based treatment to individuals and their partners dealing with these types of challenges. To learn more, please click here.
