Porn addiction is a disorder that can take over everyday life. It can affect family life, work life, social life and daily tasks. This must therefore be treated in the same way as all other addictions, but is there treatment for porn addiction ? And how does it take place?
Here we will look at the course of treatment and which methods we use in Terapivakt. Read on to find out more.
What does it mean to treat porn addiction?
When treating porn addiction, it is the addictive behavior and thought pattern that must be addressed. As with other types of addiction, it is not necessarily the compulsions that are decisive during the treatment. By that we mean that there are often several underlying reasons why an addiction occurs. That is, causes that affect life in a negative sense. These reasons are what lead to the compulsive and addictive behavior. It can often be wounds from childhood , low self-esteem , anxiety , loneliness or depression that have led the addict to seek an escape from everyday life.
How is porn addiction treated?
The treatment of porn addiction in Terapivakt is divided into four phases. These are four phases that gradually take you through your own patterns of action and thought, building up habits, as well as family relationships. The treatment of porn addiction is based on individual needs, life situation and background of the addiction . Before the first phase begins, we start with a mapping test, called the SAST-R . It is an internationally recognized test to help distinguish between addictive and non-addictive behaviour. With the help of it, the therapist obtains a better basis for laying out the course of treatment.
Once the therapist has mapped the extent of the addiction, a treatment plan is drawn up. Read more about the four phases of the treatment.
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Phase 1: Self-acceptance
In the first phase, it is all about understanding your own addiction. This means that you accept and understand that this is a real problem in life. At the same time, we emphasize creating an understanding of the underlying causes of porn addiction. This is done through seven exercises. It is also important in this phase to create a good support system, preferably support groups or self-help groups. This can be a useful tool to take with you further in the treatment.
Phase 2: Establishing new habits
Phase 2 is about establishing new, healthy habits. This is where we together come to grips with the inner emotional life. We work towards reducing feelings of shame and building up self-image and self-esteem . Here we will find solutions to challenges and learn to take responsibility for ourselves and our own patterns of action. In this phase, there are six exercises that target different emotional aspects of the addiction.
Phase 3: Restoring a structured life
This phase is largely about creating a good quality of life in several stages of life . Through six exercises, we emphasize establishing habits for health, diet, finances and resuming meaningful work. The goal is to create a balance for your new lifestyle.
Phase 4: Inclusion of the family
Through the phases described above, it is mainly one’s own recovery that is the focus. In the fourth and final phase, we also involve the family and close relationships in the therapy. Here, the focus is on resolving conflicts in the couple or with other family members. Using twelve exercises, we work together towards achieving success in intimacy and restoring a healthy sex life.
Seek help for porn addiction
As described here, the treatment of porn addiction is divided into four phases. In this way, the recovery will take place gradually in a structured way . In this way, we take together every important detail to get closer to the goal of your recovery. At the same time, it is important that you feel safe and looked after throughout the process. By following these four steps, the goal is to achieve just that.
The treatment of porn addiction can be a demanding process in its entirety. Therefore, you should know that you are not alone in this. Our support, as well as support from family and self-help groups, will act as your safety net throughout the course of treatment . Get in touch today to restore a healthy intimate relationship with yourself and your partner.
