4 Ways To Help Sex Addicts Cope
One of the most embarrassing yet common addictions people all over the world have is sex
. Someone who has an unusually strong fixation with sex or has an extreme sex drive is considered as a sex addict. The act and even just the thought of intercourse tend to dominate and control the persons cognition, making it hard for them to engage with others and create a healthy and balanced personal relationship with others.Sex addicts would even engage in delusional and distorted thinking, usually justifying and rationalizing their behavior. They would also blame others for their actions and believe that their obsession with sex is normal. They would generally deny that they have issues and make wild excuses.
Below are a few ways to help someone whos going through sex addiction cope with their problem.
Understanding the issue
Even though sex is a natural and normal thing, too much of it, to the point that it disrupts our normal, day to day activities, is already a problem. Sex addicts actually have a deeper, more complicated reason why they turn to sex all the time. Its best to talk to a clinician or a counselor about the issue and dive deeper into the source.
Risk takers
This addiction is also associated with people who have a high tendency of risk-taking. Many sex addicts dont practice safe sex and would even have multiple partners. These actions are dangerous since they could be infected with an STD and might even pass it on to others. Its best to make them face reality that their risky behavior will place them and the people they love near physical and emotional injury.
Illegal actions
Some sex addicts progress into doing illegal activities such as exhibitionism or exposing themselves in public, calling people and harassing them over the phone, molestation and even rape. Although its important to take note that not all sex addicts turn into sex offenders, but the longer they ignore their problem, the more prone they become to doing such acts. Explain to the person that its just not their friends and family they will affect, but people they might not even know.
Support groups and education
One of the most effective ways to help someone get over an addiction is to take them to a support group. There are thousands of support groups for sex addicts who talk about the issue, teach them about safe sex and precautions, coping with their thoughts and living a normal life.
by: PhilipBury