Other Addictions
Sex is a powerful driving force. Some people become completely preoccupied and obsessed with sex which can lead to dangerous behaviors and life threatening habits acted out through behaviors of sex addiction. Like any source of pleasure, sex can become addictive, in which case it becomes distorted and is used as a means of escape from the problems of everyday life. Rather than deal with the problem, fantasizing about the next or some past sexual activity leads to a feeling of comfort and encourages you to proceed to turn the fantasy into reality. This is then followed by shame and remorse. You believe the solution to coping with feelings is found in yet another sexual experience. The cycle continues, creating more and more damage to your already chaotic life. It is easy to see the similarities between the cycle of sex addiction, eating disorders, drug addiction and alcoholism.
