There are two ways partners find out about the addict’s secret life – disclosure and discovery. Disclosure is when the addict comes to the partner with the truth about his/her sexual secrets. This …
Boundaries
Boundaries define our personal space. They help us create safety and take care of ourselves. Depending on the family we grew up in, we may not have been given this important message: Only we get to …
Remember to H.A.L.T.
The acronym H.A.L.T. is an easy way to remember to never get too Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired. Decades of recovering individuals have demonstrated that these are the conditions that increase the …
Women and Sex Addiction
What defines sex addiction for women is the same basic criteria as for men: obsessive time and energy spent on obtaining sex; inability to stop or moderate sexual behaviors despite negative …
Love Addiction
Remember the old song Falling in Love With Love? If you fall in love with love, and it’s all about romance and intensity that quickly transitions into chaos and disappointment, chances are what you’re …
Addiction and the Family
Addiction is a family disease. Its impact is so powerful, it shapes the reality of everyone who comes in contact with it, even (or especially!) when no one knows it's there. Addiction shows up in …
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Getting Help! You are not the only one with this problem. There is a way out! [more] …
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Are You a Sex Addict? If you answer Yes to three or more of these questions, your sexual expression may be out of control ... [more] …
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About Sex Addiction Research suggests a variety of reasons for sex addiction, from brain chemistry to family history. [more] …
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Impulse Treatment Center
We know that the smartest people can sometimes lose control of their behavior. Since 1985, Impulse Treatment Center has provided individual, group and family treatment to individuals whose lives have …
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Impulse Treatment Center Impulse Treatment Center offers the Bay Area’s only comprehensive sex addiction treatment program, uniquely tailored to meet your needs. We offer confidential assessments, …
