Hormone Highs and Healing: A Sexual Addict's Candid Journey
My addiction is sexual addiction, and you know not to steal your thunder. You know, recovery is a day-by-day process and About Three Months into, you know my I would call it, you know, my legitimate recovery right now. So I would define myself as a recovering addict.
Imagine the rush of a high that isn't from drugs but from hormones. In this eye-opening episode of 'Addicts in the Dark', an anonymous caller takes us through his rollercoaster ride of sexual addiction and the painstaking path to recovery. He doesn't sugarcoat the chaos his addiction brought into his personal and professional life. Instead, he offers a raw look at the daily battle of recovery, underscoring that it's a day-by-day process.
You'll hear about 'middle circle behavior', a term that might be new to you but is crucial in understanding the destructive cycles addicts face. The caller shares how this behavior can lead to soul-crushing habits, making sobriety a tough hill to climb. But it's not all gloom and doom. The episode also shines a light on the tools that helped him rebuild his life—prayer, meditation, reading, and the pivotal role of abstinence. Balancing recovery with family life?
That's another mountain he's had to scale, and he talks candidly about those challenges too. A sex therapist played a significant role in his journey, and he encourages anyone struggling with similar issues to seek professional help. The conversation wraps up with a powerful discussion on the importance of anonymous storytelling in breaking down the stigma surrounding addiction. This episode isn't just a story; it's a lifeline for anyone grappling with addiction or supporting someone who is.