IS PORN PART OF YOUR LIFE
- Are you feeling stuck in your addiction?
- Do you feel tense without Pornography?
- Are you concerned you are suffering from an addiction?
- Do you feel overwhelmed and hopeless to stop?
- Is your pornography use affecting your ability to manage your time, changing your expectations of relationships, or interfering with your overall health?
- Do you feel worried, negative, or tense?
- Does life feel filled with guilt and shame?
PORN CHANGES YOU
Perhaps you find yourself in a rut, feeling tense, overwhelmed, or irritable. Do you use porn to escape or manage stress and find it difficult to get anything done without it? You probably have tried to stop looking at porn but find yourself back on the same websites, leaving you feeling guilty and believing that things will never get better.
Many people have these shared experiences. If you have felt unable to stop, you might need more support to break the pornography addiction cycle. We can help you stop the pattern and start living again.
Pornography struggles are becoming commonplace in our society and can become a challenging thing to overcome. Despite your best efforts, porn can feel like it has a hold over your whole life. It can get to the point that you are overwhelmed by cravings and feel tense and irritable when you try to go against what you feel. Long-term pornography use may lead to several feelings, thoughts, and physiological symptoms in the present.
TIME TO TAKE YOUR LIFE BACK
Contact us if pornography is affecting the quality of your life or hurting your meaningful relationships. We offer both in-person and video sessions so that you can be discrete as you take back control of your life. We have both men and women therapists who are well trained and experienced in helping people like you.
Pornography addiction involves compulsive consumption of pornographic material, often leading to negative impacts on relationships, self-esteem, and daily functioning. Therapy provides a structured approach to address underlying issues, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and rebuild intimacy.
Signs that you might benefit from therapy include:
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Spending excessive time viewing pornography
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Neglecting responsibilities or relationships due to porn consumption
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Repeated unsuccessful attempts to stop
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Experiencing shame, guilt, or distress related to porn use
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Using pornography to cope with stress, anxiety, or depression
If these resonate with you, seeking help from a qualified therapist in Springfield can be a crucial first step toward recovery.
Effective treatments often include:
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps identify and change harmful thought patterns and behaviors.
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): Addresses trauma-related triggers.
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12-Step Facilitation: Provides a community-based support structure.
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Relapse Prevention Strategies: Equips individuals with tools to maintain progress.
Therapists at Psych Associates in Springfield integrate these approaches to offer comprehensive care.