If alcoholics and drug addicts define “being sober” by not drinking or using mind altering chemicals, how does a cybersex addict define sobriety — abstaining from sex altogether?
Fortunately no. Sobriety for cybersex addicts consists of avoiding the sexual and cybersexual activities that cause the addict to feel shameful, hold secrets, or which are illegal or abusive. Cybersex addicts may also have to avoid nonsexual activities — such as surfing the Web or just spending lots of time alone with the computer — which can lead them back to cybersex activities.
Fortunately no. Sobriety for cybersex addicts consists of avoiding the sexual and cybersexual activities that cause the addict to feel shameful, hold secrets, or which are illegal or abusive. Cybersex addicts may also have to avoid nonsexual activities — such as surfing the Web or just spending lots of time alone with the computer — which can lead them back to cybersex activities. Q: My wife caught me several months ago in online cybersex/romantic chats and porn viewing. Although I’ve gotten help for my problem and have not acted out sexually since that time, she continues to be distant, critical, angry, and mistrustful. Most partners feel betrayed and emotionally abandoned by their spouse’s online sexual activities, even if a real-life affair has not occurred. Rebuilding trust takes time, many months. Give your partner space and understanding to express his or her hurt and anger without trying to avoid, dismiss, or make it different. In time things will improve. Consider couples cou
Related Questions
- If alcoholics and drug addicts define "being sober" by not drinking or using mind altering chemicals, how does a cybersex addict define sobriety -- abstaining from sex altogether?
- Why should an addict avoid all mind- altering chemicals (alcohol, drugs, even limiting caffeine and sugar)?
- Is Recovery Coaching Only for Drug Addicts and Alcoholics?
