63 - How Do I Know If I'm Addicted To Porn?

The DSM-5, which is considered the Bible of psychiatry, does not recognize porn addiction as a diagnosable condition. Today's episode explores why the DSM has made this decision, but more importantly – the factors that we can look for to classify someone's situation. While it is not recognized by the DSM-5, porn addiction is very real and we typically see addiction patterns and behaviors play out in this area – withdrawal, desensitization, social impact, etc. If you've wondered where your situation lands in the grand scheme of addictions diagnoses, this episode will provide major clarity. Resources Referenced: Informal Addiction Criteria for Porn Usag e The three types of porn user s Receive weekly insights and inspiration by signing up for my newsletter www.sathiyasam.com Follow me on Instagram to participate in my live streams Thursdays @ 1230pm EST (@sathiyaMEsam ) Submit questions to [email protected]