Finding a Plan for Paying Off Debt Incurred Through Sexual Addiction

dollar bills and change on a table Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope The consequences that result from sexual addiction can be devastating and lasting, even beyond the time sought for treatment and recovery. One side effect from sexual addiction includes financial debt and ruin, which can occur for multiple reasons. A person who [...]
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Dealing with Chronic Side Effects of Sexual Addiction

Illustration of a heart monitor wave with stethoscope isolated on a white background. Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Because of the stigmas often associated with sexual addiction, there can be many misunderstandings about this intimacy disorder. Many people might assume that this is simply about a lack of control or an overwhelming desire to engage in stimulating or pleasurable [...]
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Coping with Triggers of Sexual Addiction While Traveling

Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Traveling, whether done for work or for leisure, can always present with many different challenges and obstacles, particularly for an individual who is recovering from sexual addiction. Being in new environments, away from home and family, and in different surroundings can [...]
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Co-occurring Disorders with Sexual Addiction

forest Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Dealing with a sexual addiction in itself can be overwhelming and challenging, as the consequences associated with this intimacy disorder can be devastating. Because this intimacy disorder has many behaviors that are characteristic of other addictions, it is not uncommon for [...]
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How do I Share my Struggle with Sexual Addiction with my Spouse?

Contributor: Paul Loosemore, MA, PCLC, and writer for Addiction Hope. Sharing a sexual addiction with a spouse is a disruptive event. And it can be life changing. You must be prepared to walk the tension of “tearing down the house” so that you can build a new and more satisfying one. The old house was [...]
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