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Sex Addiction: Hypersexuality To Sex Addiction or hypersexuality terminology we prefer out of control sexual behaviour, sexual compulsivity or compulsive sexual behaviour. Sexuality varies – some people have stronger sexual desires than others. A strong sexual desire does not imply that you are addicted to sex. If your sexual behaviour becomes difficult to control or interferes with your health, relationships, …
Co-dependency and interdependence are two completely different relationship experiences. Co-dependency sees a person channelling most of their attention and energy into supporting important people in their lives without considering their own needs. Likely to generate relational imbalance and to impact the individual capacity for a healthy and equal relationship, co-dependency puts one person above the other, whereas interdependency requires both …
Compulsive use of Pornography Porn is a normal part of the sexual lives of some couples. So, pornography, as such, doesn’t have to lead to addiction or cause problems in a person’s everyday life and relationships. But, like with anything else, too much pornography may be problematic, especially if your porn habits start causing difficulties in daily activities. What Is …
How to Recognize the Warning Signs of an Abusive Relationship When a relationship is becoming abusive, it is important to recognize the warning signs. If you think you’re in an abusive relationship, the signs may include physical violence and jealousy. However, there are also signs of emotional and psychological abuse that may not be immediately obvious. Abuse often occurs without …
Is Systemic Family Therapy Right For You? A Systemic Family Therapy (SFT) approach aims to alter the structure of the family by challenging definitions and assigning tasks to family members. It also challenges the family’s limits and symptoms. Throughout the therapy process, the therapist will be allied with the subsystem to change the limits and symptoms of the family. Systemic …
Signs of Emotional Abuse Verbal abuse is a form of emotional abuse. It involves challenging the victim’s perceptions, opinions, and thoughts. This type of emotional abuse can destroy self-esteem and confidence. The victim often feels isolated and helpless. This type of abuse can also lead to an increased risk of suicide. Isolation If you are the victim of emotional abuse, …
What Is Emotional Abuse? If you are living with someone who is abusing you emotionally, you need to know what to do. It’s important to find someone who can help. The abuser may deny help, telling you the world will go on and you have to toughen up. They may even take away your things. It’s important to listen to …
Dealing With Emotional Abuse Emotional abuse is very destructive to a person’s health and can often be just as devastating as physical abuse. It is never the victim’s fault and is never acceptable. Everyone has the right to feel respected, safe, and supported. In addition, it can cause a person to feel ashamed or depressed, and can greatly affect their …
7 key questions about Sex Addiction and Psychosexual Therapy Sex addiction is a common term used to describe compulsive sexual behaviour (CSB) or out-of-control sexual behaviour. Many clinicians are moving away from the term sex addiction towards sexual compulsivity, which is more of a behavioural issue rather than addiction. Sexual desires are a normal part of life, however, sex addiction …
Relationships after Childbirth It can take time measures in years to adjust to the transition from two to three and it is one of the most profound challenges a couple will ever face. Becoming a parent is a new identity that might changes how you relate to yourself, to your partner and also other people. Most parents today are overwhelmed …
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