Friday, January 20th, 2023
Triggers
Our biggest crises can be triggered by the smallest things. Triggers are catalysts that drive our need/desire to act out sexually. Most often, triggers involve some sort of ‘pain...
Tag Archives: Triggers
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Monday, January 2nd, 2023Stocking Your Toolbox
Addicts must shape the tools of their recovery. Thereafter, the tools will shape them. As recovering sex and porn addicts, we know that triggers toward acting out in our... -
Sunday, November 20th, 2022
Triggers
If we can learn to identify our triggers and stop them in their tracks—before they induce craving—then we have a much better chance to stay sober. Unfortunately, triggers are... -
Wednesday, September 21st, 2022Triggers
Feelings load the gun; addiction pulls the trigger. Almost anything can be a trigger for sex and porn addiction. Even memories of past traumas can be present-day triggers. For... -
Monday, February 7th, 2022Managing Addiction Triggers and Cravings
Dr. David Fawcett Recovery from any addiction requires close management of triggers and cravings which, unless properly managed, can quickly spell disaster for recovery. A trigger is a stimulus... -
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022Chasing Intensity: The Addictive Search for Thrills and Escape
Dr. David Fawcett All addictive behaviors are characterized by the desire to disconnect from uncomfortable emotional or physical situations through one of two strategies. The first strategy is numbing,... -
Monday, January 3rd, 2022Understanding “Triggers” for Sex/Porn Addiction
Edwin is the 47-year-old CFO of a hardwood flooring wholesaler. He has been in recovery for both sex and drug addiction for more than a year—entering therapy after his... -
Friday, April 23rd, 2021Chemsex: Managing Triggers and Cravings
Dr. David Fawcett The first step in managing chemsex triggers and cravings is to develop a comprehensive list of potential triggers. It is even more helpful to identify which... -
Wednesday, March 31st, 2021Therapy May End, but Your Addiction Doesn’t
In this episode of Overcoming Addiction and Betrayal, Dr. Rob and Tami talk about how to best manage your triggers as you go through recovery. Focus on the things...