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 Usage The three types of porn users 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 admin@sathiyasam.com