Understanding Compulsive Sexual Behavior and Pornography Viewing as Addictions

• By: Dr. Gene Ira Katz, DMCJ, DABS, LAC, LPCC Positive Pathways Counseling
• October 23rd, 2023
• addiction, compulsive sexual behavior, diagnosis, hypersexuality, mental health disorders, paraphilic disorders, pornography, process addictions, sex, societal impact
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Addiction can occur in many forms. Often, it is assumed that physical dependence, characterized by withdrawal symptoms, is required for someone to be diagnosed with an addiction disorder, but the fact is that behavioral addiction can occur with all the negative consequences in a person’s life...

Simple Self-Care Methods to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Depression

• By: Dr. Gene Ira Katz, DMCJ, DABS, LAC, LPCC Positive Pathways Counseling
• April 18th, 2023
• anxiety, depression, health and wellness, mindfulness, self-care, Spring 2023 Issue, stress
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Anxiety is generally characterized as feelings of tension, worried thoughts, increased blood pressure, sweating, trembling, dizziness, and a rapid heartbeat. Anxiety disorders include recurring intrusive thoughts and fears about unspecified threats. While some degree of anxiety is common, it’s...