Most of us know how difficult it is to resist even the simplest of things. Whether it’s that extra cookie or checking your phone every two minutes, the more we try to stop ourselves from doing something, the more we think about it. Addiction is of course far more serious than eating too many cookies [...]
Anyone who has ever faced an addiction or who has supported a loved one through the difficult process, will be all too familiar with the fact that addiction is a selfish condition. We know that once addiction really takes hold, people find it incredibly difficult, if not impossible to abstain from the very behaviours they’re [...]
Sex addiction occurs when a person has persistent and escalating thoughts about sexual activities. This causes them to become obsessed and preoccupied with sex, to the point where it has a negative impact on their life. As with any addition, someone fighting sex addiction will struggle to control their feelings and actions. Eventually, the pursuit of [...]
Recovery from sex addiction is not a quick fix. It is a deeply personal process that unfolds over time, shaped by emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and meaningful therapeutic work. For many people, compulsive sexual behaviour developed as a way to cope with emotional pain, trauma, or distress. Because of this, recovery involves more than [...]
It has been just over a year since the coronavirus outbreak and for many parts of the world, life is still a long way from returning to ‘normal.’ With lockdowns, ongoing restrictions and uncertainty about the future, COVID-19 has naturally caused a great deal of stress and anxiety for everyone. It has taken such a [...]
Sexual addiction doesn’t just affect the person suffering from the condition. It also has a significant impact on their partner, friends and family. Partners, in particular, are especially likely to suffer the consequences of sexual addiction. They can, in fact, be so profound that they too seek professional counselling to aid them with the healing [...]
If someone is habitually unfaithful to their partner, they or the people around them may question if they’re suffering from sex addiction. In some cases, people who have cheated have even used this condition as an excuse for their behaviour - even if they don’t actually have an addiction. If a person is keeping important sexual [...]
Cybersex addiction is a virtual sexual activity which causes serious negative consequences to someone’s physical, mental, social and/or financial wellbeing. Also commonly referred to as internet sex addiction, sufferers may find themselves unable to stop certain behaviors including viewing pornography, participating in adult chat rooms and pursuing relationships for cybersex. What causes cybersex addiction? Naturally, [...]
Relapse is unfortunately a common part of addiction. Statistics do in fact show that 40-60% of people treated for substance use disorders will relapse at some point. While relapse is generally most likely to occur within the first 90 days of recovery, the risk remains high for the first five years and can even occur [...]
In Canada, approximately six million people (21% of the total population), will experience addiction at some point in their lives. Despite the fact that so many are left devastated by this, it’s still so widely misunderstood, especially when it comes to sex addiction. Urges to engage in behaviors that are difficult or even impossible to [...]
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.
