Tim Fletcher, a YouTube expert on trauma and attachment, shares his insights into the roots of porn addiction. The conversation highlights how childhood emotional needs can lead to addiction as a coping mechanism. Fletcher discusses the critical difference between complex and simple trauma, revealing how ongoing danger affects emotional safety. The importance of healthy relationships in recovery is emphasized, advocating for emotional connection as a key to healing. Listeners are encouraged to foster genuine connections and self-care in their recovery journeys.
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Childhood Attachment and Trauma Impact
Unmet emotional and attachment needs in childhood lead to pain, seeking maladaptive solutions like porn for relief.
Attachment drives children to seek connection, but trauma teaches them to hide their authentic selves, fostering pseudo intimacy instead.
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Porn Mimics Connection Chemically
Porn triggers release of brain chemicals mimicking love and connection but without true intimacy.
This chemical chase without real connection drives addiction and dissatisfaction.
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Understanding Complex Trauma
Complex trauma involves ongoing danger and neglect, not just singular horrific events.
Little t trauma (neglect) is common and deeply impacts emotional health and addiction vulnerability.
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Have you ever wondered what set you up for your struggle with porn? In this interview Vern talks with Tim Fletcher who is an extremely popular Youtube expert on the subject all things trauma and attachement.
In addition to Tim Fletchers Youtube Channel you can find some of his helpful information on his website https://www.timfletcher.ca/
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