Tony Overbay, LMFT, and co-author of the new book "He's a Porn Addict...Now What? An Expert and a Former Addict Answer Your Questions" answers the first question in the book, "How do I know if he's actually an addict?" Tony reads both his answer as well as co-author and former addict, Joshua Shea's answer to the question. You can find the book on Amazon https://amzn.to/2KylIcz Joshua Shea also wrote the book "The Addiction Nobody Will Talk About: How I Let My Pornography Addiction Hurt People and Destroy Relationships." Joshua's book can be found here https://amzn.to/2O0KxAd
From the back cover of the book:
Admitting you're a drug addict or alcoholic can be difficult, but when it comes to pornography addiction, the pain of betrayal can hit the addict's partner worse than the addict himself. Difficult questions come rushing:
Does he look at this stuff because I'm not enough?
Was he like this when I first met him?
Is this God trying to test me?
What kind of help is available for him?
Am I just supposed to stay here and deal with this?
With He's a Porn Addict...Now What? An Expert and a Former Addict Answer Your Questions, you'll get pertinent answers from both sides of the equation: from a therapist and from a former pornography addict.
The book has received strong critical reviews from professionals in the mental health field:
Tony and Josh do a great job in answering the early questions when you find out about sex addiction. This is great to have couples read together and get the clinical and recovery answers. Easy to read, practical and insightful! -- Douglas Weiss, Ph.D, President of the American Association for Sex Addiction Therapy
Compulsive problematic sexual behavior is riddled with denial and the authors cut through the normal defense mechanisms that occur to keep this problem a secret. They show great empathy for the spouse who naturally wonders "if she wasn't enough." This book cuts to the chase and helps the reader find hope, strength, and recovery throughout the chapters. It is as if you are in the office talking to a counselor and a sex addict and they are reading your minds as a couple who are seeking help for the first time. -- Carol Juergensen Sheets LCSW, CSAT, CCPS, Host of Sex Help With Carol the Coach and Partner Betrayal Recovery podcasts
This is the most helpful book for porn addicts and the people who (still) love them. One of the most courageous and timely books to help with a widespread and almost never talked about epidemic that is ruining marriages, careers, and lives. It will give hope to millions of people who are addicted to pornography. -- Mark Goulston, MD, FAPA, Author of Just Listen Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone
A part of the frustration for those trapped in sexual addiction, along with their loved ones, is the struggle for insightful answers regarding the addiction and recovery process. No understanding of the disorder and the pathway to recovery leaves individuals and couples wandering in the dark and feeling helpless. This resource clearly spells out the answers to numerous questions that will provide clear, accurate and more importantly, inspiring information. The need for a book like this is tremendous and will serve to assist many people by providing amazing insights and clarity during very trying times. If you struggle with sexual addiction or are the loved one of someone who does, you need to read this book. -- Eddie Capparucci, LPC, C-CSAS, CPCS
This book is a unique yet powerful way of exploring the principles of recovery. They don't shy away from tough topics and tackle things that may be hard for some to hear. Through this dialogue format, it is a great way to get educated about what really is needed for recovery. If you've been stuck for a long time in addiction and you want to know the way out then read this book! -- Brannon Patrick, LCSW, CSAT, The "Expert" on the Betrayed the Addicted and The Expert podcast.
And you can find out more about Tony's pornography recovery program The Path Back by visiting http://pathbackrecovery.com And visit http://tonyoverbay.com and sign up to receive updates on upcoming programs, and podcasts.
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