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 [...]
While not everybody struggling with a sexual addiction has depression, it certainly isn’t uncommon. Studies do in fact suggest that approximately 40% of individuals diagnosed with an addiction to sex also have a history of mood disorders such as depression. When it comes to the relationship between the two, it’s often difficult to determine which [...]
Summer often brings about a more casual way of life. BBQs in the garden, increased social gatherings, vacations and impromptu trips to the beach to enjoy the sunshine. The warmer weather can also make falling asleep feel like a nearly impossible task. The combination of broken routines and poor sleep can wreak havoc with the [...]
The last couple of months have been difficult for everyone. The outbreak and spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has seen many countries around the world placed on lockdown. This has meant businesses have had to close, people have lost their jobs and at a time when we need more support than ever before, we’re not even [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen much of the world placed on lockdown. Affecting many aspects of our lives from going to work and socialising to attending events and even being able to pop to the shop, Coronavirus has had a big impact on all of our lives. A big concern for anyone recovering from addiction [...]