Can sexual addiction be prevented? That is the question many sex addicts ask themselves. They want to know if there is anything they could have done or should have done differently to avoid becoming sex addicts. They feel lost in the cycle of addiction, and they’re not even sure if some type of sexual [...]
Everything about our lives is made up of social networks. Think about the relationships you have (or wish you had) with your friends and family members. Those people offer you the social support you need and they provide you with a social structure for your life. These connections with people are very important to [...]
For someone who isn’t trying to cope with a traumatic event in his or her past, it’s normal to spend a fair amount of time being “on guard” and ready to defend. In fact, this is the case for all mammals, and in most cases, human beings aren’t much different. However, there comes a [...]
We live in a world that is filled with addictions, and it seems as though they’re everywhere you turn. What are the most common addictions of modern society? Are you familiar with the different types of addictions people struggle with the most? There are many of them, for sure. However, for every type addiction, [...]
Understanding the reasons for sex addiction might very well be the key to recovery for many people who struggle with this problem. Perhaps you can relate, and you’ve been living a life that’s filled with shame, anger and regret, but you don’t know how you can stop. If that sounds like you, please know [...]
Perhaps you suspect it, but do you know how to recognize your Internet addiction? You may have tried to reason with yourself, thinking that perhaps it’s not an addiction, but just a strong preference for being online. It’s a good idea to do a self-checkup to determine if what you’re struggling with is an [...]
How long does it take to recovery from drug addiction? That is the question that’s most often on your mind once you’ve made the decision to get drug addiction help. Perhaps you’re in a place right now where you’re thinking about quitting your use of drugs. It’s normal for you to be scared [...]
People respond to trauma in a variety of different ways because no two people are the same. Our brains are all very unique, and while some people respond with a type of panic response, others are only able to offer a blank stare and minimal conversation. Perhaps you’ve been through a traumatic event in [...]
When you have been through a traumatic event in your life, it’s common for you to experience a type of overreaction whenever you have a trigger. Perhaps you can relate to that, but you struggle to realize why there seems to be a connection between the way you feel and the events that have [...]
Why are some people more predisposed to various addictions than other people? For those who suffer with addictions, they often ask themselves this question every single day. Perhaps you can relate, because you’ve asked the same question. There are many reasons why one person is more vulnerable to falling prey to addiction than [...]
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.
