In recent times, the problems of sexual addiction are alarming, since this has been primarily the responsible in the destruction of family, marriages, careers, jobs, the shame and guilt that it brings resulting in depression, and even to horrible situations such as suicide. Never before it had seen the havoc that this evil situation has brought to many individuals in the society, and although there are programs that are designed exclusively in the treatment of those who suffer, such as treatment of the twelve steps, many have been skeptics of the result that this brings to many of the individuals who are suffering from such situations. On the other hand it is necessary to know that although often the problem of sexual addiction can be seen
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You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (English Standard Version Holy Bible, 2001)
When the issue of sexual addiction is addressed, many will think that this is a term that should not be treated as an addiction, but as something that is so normal in the life of a human being. Unfortunately this is not true! Since when it is talk about sexual addiction it shows that in reality: “Sexual addiction is a sickness involving any type of uncontrollable sexual activity. Because the addict can’t control his or her sexual behavior, negative consequences eventually result.” (Laaser, 2004, p. 23)
In no way it should underestimated what this situation has brought to the lives of human beings, as many they have lost their reputation, jobs, families etc., solely when they have led that this uncontrollable activity takes a primordial place in their lives, creating a profound effect in which not only themselves are affected with this issue but also those who are …show more content…
Both sexual addiction and disease have observable symptoms and a natural progression that, if left untreated, gets worse and eventually leads to death.” (Laaser, 2004, p. 25)
Definitely this is something that must be taken seriously since the mental health of those who suffer is at stake, and it should also be noted that sexual addiction is totally different from what is normal sexuality since: “The distinction between sexual addiction and normal sexuality is not about experiencing sexual feelings, but how we express them.” (Laaser, 2004, p.
You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (English Standard Version Holy Bible, 2001)
When the issue of sexual addiction is addressed, many will think that this is a term that should not be treated as an addiction, but as something that is so normal in the life of a human being. Unfortunately this is not true! Since when it is talk about sexual addiction it shows that in reality: “Sexual addiction is a sickness involving any type of uncontrollable sexual activity. Because the addict can’t control his or her sexual behavior, negative consequences eventually result.” (Laaser, 2004, p. 23)
In no way it should underestimated what this situation has brought to the lives of human beings, as many they have lost their reputation, jobs, families etc., solely when they have led that this uncontrollable activity takes a primordial place in their lives, creating a profound effect in which not only themselves are affected with this issue but also those who are …show more content…
Both sexual addiction and disease have observable symptoms and a natural progression that, if left untreated, gets worse and eventually leads to death.” (Laaser, 2004, p. 25)
Definitely this is something that must be taken seriously since the mental health of those who suffer is at stake, and it should also be noted that sexual addiction is totally different from what is normal sexuality since: “The distinction between sexual addiction and normal sexuality is not about experiencing sexual feelings, but how we express them.” (Laaser, 2004, p.