Sexting Addiction
Cybersex offers a distraction to cope with negative thoughts or problems in one’s life. This activity can provide a temporary escape into pleasurable feelings. However, over time a habit can develop into a compulsive obsession which often leads to relationships or careers that are jeopardized.
There is a cycle to addictions that is important to understand:
Do you have a problem with online or phone sexting addiction?
Answer “yes” or “no” to the following statements to evaluate yourself in this area :
- Do you routinely spend time in sexting and instant messaging with the sole purpose of finding cybersex?
- Do you feel preoccupied with using the online world for sex?
- Do you frequently use anonymous communication to engage in sexual fantasies?
- Do you anticipate your next online session with the expectation that you will find sexual arousal or gratification?
- Do you move from cybersex to phone sex or even real-life meetings?
- Do you hide your online interactions from your significant other?
- Do you feel guilt or shame from your online use?
- Did you accidentally become aroused by cybersex only to now find that you actively seek it out when you log online?
- Do you masturbate when having cybersex or looking at online pornography?
- Do you feel less interest with your real-life sexual partner only to prefer cybersex as a primary form of sexual gratification?
If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, you may be addicted to online and /or phone sexting. I provide immediate counseling to deal with how people use online sexting through adult web sites, chat sites, cam sites, VOIP, and tactile stimulation devices. With this technology so widely available, more people have come to realize their initial curiosity has turned into an addiction.
If you or someone you know is struggling with sexting , it may be time to get addiction therapy to confront issues around sexting behavior. I have experience with working with this addiction as well as with a range of other additions and we can develop a unique plan that fits your particular situation. I am ready to help.
Call me at 314-644-3339 for a 15 minute free phone consult to further discuss your problem and decide if therapy is right for your situation.
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