The Sex Addiction Workbook: Proven Strategies to Help You Regain Control of Your Life

It's a hunger never satisfied for some of us--the allure of singles' bars, party lines, and Internet sites that can show us whatever we want to see. But the longing for sexual gratification can function like an addiction to drugs or alcohol, masking deeper psychological problems like shame or low self-esteem. A lack of sexual control can lead to heartbreak, disease, and destitution if it is allowed to rage unchecked.

This book first helps you assess the degree of your sexual self-control problem. Then it teaches you to set goals and assess the functionality of your life choices. A second section of the book explores cognitive restructuring that can produce positive change, helping you examine you need for immediate or risky gratification.

The book addresses relapse prevention in a third section, which also counsels you to be more accepting of yourself and aware of the impact your behaviors have on the ones you love.