It is difficult to admit that you have an addiction, and you might feel a little bit ashamed to admit that you are addicted. We decided to put together a list of frequently asked questions that could help people in the process of overcoming a porn addiction in the Washington area.
Even though our head office is based in the Washington area, we can still assist people from other locations in overcoming their porn addictions. We make use of online therapy to assist anyone outside of Washington. We follow the strict requirements set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Let’s, however, get back to the FAQ.
Am I Addicted To Porn?
A question that you need to answer before you start your process of overcoming a porn addiction in Washington. You can only start to work on your journey to change after admitting that you have a problem, after admitting that you need to make a change and want to make that change.
There is an anonymous 25-question sex and porn screening test that you can complete to answer this question. But in short, if you struggle with any of the below criteria, you most likely have a porn addiction.
- You are obsessively preoccupied with pornography.
- You have lost control over your use of pornography.
- You have experienced negative consequences related to porn use.
Who Is Sage Counseling And Coaching And How Can They Help Me?
At Sage Counseling and Coaching, we have decades of experience in the field of addiction. We firmly believe that addiction is a disease and that everyone is unique. If you are in the process of overcoming a porn addiction in the Washington area, we will treat you as a unique individual. We work with you and your family to heal damaged relationships, encourage self-care, support healthy boundary creation, and improve communication skills.
What Is A Group Therapy Meeting?
A group meeting is where people with porn addictions meet anonymously in an environment overseen by a therapist. Here in the group, porn addicts can speak freely and honestly about their struggle with addiction.
Is There A 12 Step Program For Porn Addiction?
After the first Alcoholics Anonymous book was published, and people realized the 12 Step Program’s impact, it became widely used to treat other forms of addiction. Yes, there is a 12 Step Program for porn addiction.
Can I Complete The 12 Step Program On My Own?
We at Sage Counseling and Coaching do not want to say no because we believe that you are capable of overcoming any addiction. However, we can say that through years of experience, it is clear that people with addictions function better in groups where they have the accountability to show up, the ability to speak to people and to unload. Having your group members and family members as your support network will make your journey to success a lot easier than trying to do it all on your own.