Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual AddictionWe recommend Partrick Carne's Out of the Shadows.. to every sex addict and codependent we treat.. This (book provides) a tremendously powerful experience, helping both sex addicts and codependents realize that they are not alone and not destined to eternally be at the mercy of the disease. Dr. Ralph Earle and Dr. Gregory Crow, Lonely All the Time "Out of the Shadows has become a guidebook for sufferers and Sex is at the core of our identities. And when it becomes a compulsion, it can unravel our lives. Out of the Shadows is the premier work on this disorder, written by a pioneer in its treatment. Revised and updated to include the latest research--and to address the exploding phenomenon of cybersex addiction--this third edition identifies the danger signs, explains the dynamics, and describes the consequences of sexual addiction and dependency. With practical wisdom and spiritual clarity, it points the way out of the shadows of sexual compulsion and back into the light and fullness of life. |
Contents
A Moment Comes for Every Addict | 1 |
The Addiction Cycle | 11 |
The Levels of Addiction | 33 |
Cybersex and Addictive Behavior | 77 |
The Family and the Addicts World | 93 |
Coaddiction | 117 |
The Belief System | 147 |
Twelve Steps to Recovery | 165 |
The Future Is Conditional | 195 |
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