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  • Porn Addiction as Instinctual Confusion

    Porn Addiction as Instinctual Confusion

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    Any addiction; porn addiction, alcohol addiction, gambling addiction, food addiction and so on, by definition has a self- destructive aspect. Gabor Mate writes on addiction: “The aching emptiness is perpetual because the substances, objects or pursuits we hope will soothe it are not what we really need. We don’t know what we need, and so…

  • Seasonal Affective Disorder and the Holidays

    Seasonal Affective Disorder and the Holidays

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    Usually, people who tend toward depression are very sensitive. As fall and winter pull us into our inner world of feelings, thoughts, intuitions, and sensations, it brings us closer to the subtleties of how we tick. We miss the light of spring and summer where everything is bright, clear and extroverted. I commonly hear clients,…

  • Addictions and Substance Abuse Counseling

    Addictions and Substance Abuse Counseling

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    Addictions and substance abuse are self abuse and those in close relationship are collateral damage.  Alcohol, prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, sugar, and food can all be instruments of self abuse, leaving loved ones lonely, hurt and angry. Amount, amount and amount All of these substances can be very pleasurable, medicinal, recreational, fun and necessary to…