Finding the Guardian of Your Soul
Is He Addicted to Porn? How to Recognize the Signs.
Episode Summary
This week’s topic about how to spot the signs of a porn addiction, and what to do if you suspect your partner is addicted to porn, comes from one of our listeners. Lisa dives in, first defining what an addict is, and how it’s much more than just an intense interest in something. She then details why a porn addiction can be so difficult for both men and their partners to deal with, and how seeking professional help is critical. She talks about her own experience in dealing with her own father’s addiction and gives insight into just how crippling it can be for the whole family. Finally, Lisa talks about the most common signs that a man is addicted to porn and some resources and organizations you can look into to make sure you are taking care of yourself.
Episode Notes
What You’ll Hear In This Episode:
- What are the signs that the man you are involved with or just met may have a porn addiction?
- How is porn addiction different from other addictions?
- Why people can’t “just stop” their addiction, especially one to porn.
- Why men tend to have porn addictions, how it affects their rewards system and dopamine levels, and how it disrupts their whole life.
- How a man’s porn addiction isn’t about your flaws or shortcomings in any way, and how to seek treatment for yourself if you are involved with a porn addict.
- Why addicts and codependents seem to be attracted to one another.
- Warning signs your partner is addicted to porn.
- Is there any hope for dating a porn addict, or should you just cut your losses and leave?
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Mentioned:
Center for Healthy Sex
Al-Anon
CoDa
Quotes:
- “For men that are addicted to porn, it’s everywhere, they can’t get away with it.”
- “People use their addictions to escape their feelings and almost everyone has an addiction of some kind.”