After a long and painful search I Finally understand that my husband of 22 years is suffering from sexual addiction. We both believe that his problem is due to him being sexually abused since he was 8 years old by various males. His condition escalated through years of suffering for me and him, bearing in mind that all his extramarital activities included same sex. He releases his condition now and desperately welling to overcome it. What can we both do to cure and heal?. What are his chances for total recovery?. How can I help him? Can you give me information about websites that can be beneficial for both of us.
thanks.
You are asking important questions and are to be complimented for deciding to face this complex issue.
These two websites explore the topic in great detail.
http://www.ahealthyme.com/topic/sexaddiction
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/compulsive-sexual-beha...
However your husband's situation, like every patient's is unique and requires a careful, thorough and personalized evaluation by an expert in patients with sexual problems.
An initial step is to find physicians, psychiatrists , and therapists with expertise in this area with whom you can work comfortably. Your husband's past history of abuse if a very important area for treatment in addition to the work on the sexual manifestations that he is showing.
Your primary care doctor may be able to give you some suggestions, and the website information may have some other referral sources.
You may also benefit from individual therapy as this is a complex and stressful issue for you.
