Last week I was having an informal conversation with one of my accountability partners. Our chat flowed through normal catch-up material and soon the quintessential question arose: How are you doing with pornography? Having anticipated this, I delivered a rehearsed answer, one that gave the truth but left out the…
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8 Characteristics of Porn Addiction
To truly understand pornography addiction, we must first define it and realize it is actually a type of sex addiction. Although there are many definitions for sex addiction, the one I like best was developed by Dr. Mark Laaser: Sexual addiction is “any persistent and escalating unhealthy pattern of sexual…
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Is Porn “Addiction” an Accurate Term?
Does the term pornography addiction appear in any diagnostic manuals? The answer is no. Currently, there is debate as they prepare the new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V), as to whether they should include sexual addiction. The term addiction is not used even with alcohol and drugs.…
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10 Symptoms of Porn Addiction Withdrawal (And How to Manage Them)
On the daunting journey to overcome porn addiction, it’s common to experience withdrawal symptoms—some physical, some mental, and some emotional. It’s similar to how we experience withdrawal symptoms when giving up other things, like drugs, caffeine, sugar, etc. These porn withdrawal symptoms can make quitting incredibly difficult. If you want to…
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Porn Habit vs. Porn Addiction: Is There a Difference?
What’s the difference between being addicted to porn and merely having a porn habit? Habits are behaviors that have become automatic over time. Addiction involves a deeper change in your neurochemistry. Habits might be changed with enough motivation and willpower. Addiction keeps you trapped despite wanting to quit—and facing negative…
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Boundaries for Couples Facing Porn Addiction
Henry Cloud and John Townsend have written a marvelous book called Boundaries in Marriage. They define a boundary simply as “a property line” between one person and another. They make this statement: “When two people together take responsibility to do what is best for the marriage, love can grow. When…
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Find a Christian Counselor for Porn Addiction
Where can you find counseling for pornography addiction? If you’re struggling with compulsive use of pornography, you might need a Christian counselor. And if you want to receive professional counseling but don’t know where to find it, here’s some help to get started. Christian Counseling Associations for Porn Addiction One…
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An Open Letter to the Wives of Porn Addicts
On behalf of myself and the other husbands addicted to porn, I am sorry. We have given your place to another and it is wrong. You knew some men struggle with this; you just didn’t think it would be your man. There are no justifications for our actions. We try to…
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3 Truths About Porn Addiction Every Woman Needs to Know
Do you have a hard time believing you will ever find freedom from porn addiction? I have been there. There were nights when I thought I would never break free from the addiction. I wanted victory over my struggle with porn, but I believed I would always lose the battle.…
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Am I Addicted to Porn? 6 Symptoms of Porn Addiction
“Am I addicted to porn? I like porn, but feel like I can stop anytime, so am I addicted? What are the signs and symptoms of porn addiction? Many people who struggle with pornography use wonder if they might be addicted to it. Most porn addicts experience a predictable set…
