Seeking Integrity presents fresh blogs and podcasts on a weekly basis that discuss all aspects of intimacy disorders, such as: chronic cheating, sex addiction, porn addiction, chemsex and drug addiction. Our writing and podcasts offer empathic understanding toward the healing and treatment of such complex, debilitating problems. Wide-ranging topics include how to identify and diagnose sexual addiction, porn addiction, and chemsex addiction, understanding infidelity, how to choose a useful addiction rehab as well as what to expect from addiction treatment. Our blogs and podcasts take a deep dive into the role of 12-step work and therapy, what it takes to heal an intimate relationship after profound betrayal and a library of information on self-care, addiction recovery and related mental health concerns. If these topics are of interest to you, please explore them by clicking the links below.
Most people seem to think about love as a feeling. It’s that warm butterfly sensation you get when you’re around a particular person. And certainly that is part of...
At Seeking Integrity: Los Angeles we treat two primary disorders: Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (Sex/Porn/Love Addiction) Co-Occurring Drug Use and Sexual Behavior Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) encompasses what...
1979 Mark, a single 28-year-old events planner, was feeling lonely one evening. Hoping to meet Ms. Right (or at least Ms. Right Now) he showered, spritzed himself with cologne,...
Many addiction treatment specialists refer to addictions as an intimacy disorder. What they mean by this is that addicts turn to addictive substances and behaviors, rather than other people,...
Last week, we discussed the concept of addiction as an intimacy disorder, noting that addicts of all types heal best in a community of recovery. This week, we examine...
If addicts could heal from addiction without help, they would. But they can’t. That’s the definition of addiction, right? You’re compulsive with a substance or a behavior and you...
Nobody is born an addict. Addicts are created. The ingredients of addiction are tossed into a big bowl, stirred, poured into a pan, and baked like a cake. Below,...
In today’s world, pornography is more affordable and accessible than ever, and there are a whole lot of (mostly uninformed) opinions about whether this is good or bad or...
The simple truth is that many addicts try to get healthy and succeed. They get sober, stay sober, and slowly overcome the underlying issues that drive their addiction. Other...
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