In this week’s Sex and Intimacy Q&A, Dr. Rob Weiss answers participant questions about spectrum disorders, personality disorders, honest therapeutic disclosure, and the importance of involving qualified professionals in diagnosis and recovery.
TAKEAWAYS:
[1:08] What are the key differences between the compulsion of a sex addict and OCD?
[6:08] The danger of self-diagnosing personality and mood disorders.
[11:51] Is the treatment the same for hypersexuality and sex addiction?
[16:50] How can my partner have an honest therapeutic disclosure if he doesn’t remember what he did?
[20:23] The importance of involving qualified professionals in recovery.
[24:46] Am I dealing with a sex addiction or chronic cheating?
[31:36] How does an addict come to recognize lying and omission of details?
[37:46] Is it dangerous for my addicted partner to only communicate with their support group via text?
[39:42] Key differences between addiction and co-occurring mental health issues.
[42:00] Are all CSATs trained in therapeutic disclosure?
[44:56] How can I support my friend on the spectrum with their addiction?
[50:06] Is my partner ready for disclosure if he still has active accounts on sex and dating websites?
[53:23] How can I set healthy boundaries against my partner’s rage?
[54:42] Can my addict partner stay separated from other addicts so they can’t act out together?
RESOURCES:
Email Tami: Tami@Seekingintegrity.com
Prodependence: Moving Beyond Codependency, by Robert Weiss
Sex Addiction 101: A Basic Guide to Healing from Sex, Porn, and Love Addiction, by Robert Weiss
Cruise Control: Understanding Sex Addiction in Gay Men, by Robert Weiss
Seeking Integrity Podcasts are produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.
QUOTES
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“At the end of the day, even people with obsessive compulsive disorders can get help.”
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“Often the behavior looks manic, but it’s really addiction.”
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“Having one positive experience isn’t going to drive long-term change.”
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“There is zero downside to doing recovery work.”
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“Stopping problematic behavior is just abstinence, it doesn’t change your life.”
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“Recovery isn’t about stopping behavior. It’s about integrity and doing the right thing.”
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