My Addict Has Become Paranoid and Is Collecting Evidence Against Me - a podcast by Robert Weiss, PhD, MSW and Tami VerHelst
from 2021-05-07T15:36:18
Rob and Tami share why recovery is so important and that you cannot go through this journey alone. For many people who are in recovery, they have seen the long-lasting effects it has had on their life and it’s completely changed their whole life outlook and outcome. Rob and Tami also talk about the differences between addictive behavior and compulsive behavior, and why an addict might become paranoid after he's been ‘outed’ by a spouse.
TAKEAWAYS:
[0:30] My husband has a new ‘best’ female friend. I’m uncomfortable with this relationship.
[2:35] This man is abusive! You as the spouse need to set boundaries.
[5:45] He says you’re jealous and controlling. No. He is in the wrong here.
[8:00] I got COVID from a sex worker. How do I cope that I’ve put others in danger because of my addiction?
[11:45] Recovery changes the trajectory of your life.
[12:35] What is the difference between hypersexuality and OCD?
[14:55] What is the difference between addictive behavior and compulsive behavior?
[17:30] My husband is paranoid and is collecting evidence to use against me in case I’ll ever take legal action against him. Is this normal?
[21:25] You need a support group for your unique challenges.
[22:55] It can take 3-4 years to grieve the loss of your relationship, and the person you fell in love with.
[24:50] My husband still can not accept himself or be accountable for his actions despite his addiction revealed in 2019. Can he change?
[26:40] You deserve love and support, but not all addicts know how to give it.
[28:10] An addict is afraid you’re going to react badly to them.
RESOURCES:
Email Tami: Tami@Seekingintegrity.com
Prodependence: Moving Beyond Codependency Book by Robert Weiss
Sex Addiction 101: A Basic Guide to Healing from Sex, Porn, and Love Addiction by Robert Weiss
Cruise Control Book by Robert Weiss
Further episodes of Overcoming Betrayal
Further podcasts by Robert Weiss, PhD, MSW and Tami VerHelst
Website of Robert Weiss, PhD, MSW and Tami VerHelst