Addicts Don’t Have Addictions, They Have Intimacy Disorders - a podcast by Robert Weiss, PhD, MSW and Tami VerHelst

from 2021-08-06T17:29:02

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Dr. Rob and Tami dive in and answer questions about the recovery community, the differences between sex addiciton and being a sex offender, and why addicts have intimacy disorders. Connection is scary for an addict, this is why they often seek external forces to escape and numb out. On your journey to recovery, it’s about uncovering your blocks to intimacy and re-learning how to connect with another human being in a healthy way again.

TAKEAWAYS:

[0:25] What is a relapse and why is a recovery community important?

[2:40] Therapy ends, but 12 step meetings do not.

[6:00] What’s the difference between a sex addict and a sex offender?

[9:55] My partner is a sex addict. Are addicts responsible for their actions or do they have no control?

[11:10] Acting out is just a symptom of the problem.

[14:00] Prodependence seems a bit complicated. Is there a simplified version?

[15:55] All addicts, including alcoholics, have intimacy disorders. They want to escape and numb out.

[17:05] Is sexual abuse common among love addicts?

[21:20] What’s the difference between an addict vs. someone who just cheats repeatedly?

[23:55] Your husband is regularly cheating? Please, please protect your health.

[24:15] What’s the difference between sobriety vs. recovery?