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Episode #142: How Sex Addiction Leads to UNIMAGINABLE Crimes - Dr. Trish Leigh

Dr. Trish Leigh

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Control Your Brain or It Will Control You

Engaging with pornography can lead individuals to behaviors they never imagined, often crossing personal boundaries. This escalation, rooted in the dopamine response triggered by pornographic content, can result in feelings of shame and regret. Many people, even those with good intentions, find themselves in compromising situations as their exposure to porn roots ideas deep within their psyche. It's emphasized that this issue extends beyond high-profile cases to anyone consuming porn. The pathway to recovery involves stopping porn consumption and actively rewiring the brain to find pleasure in healthy activities and relationships. Prioritizing the regulation of sexual impulses is crucial for avoiding the trap of escalating sexual desires that often stem from early exposure to pornography.

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