I Think I’m Developing a Sex Addiction. Does Anyone Know of Free or Low-Cost Counseling Available in NYC?
Question by harlemtj: I think I’m developing a sex addiction. Does anyone know of free or low-cost counseling available in NYC?
I’ve always been into porn as most guys are but over the last 6 months, I noticed my viewership ramping up significantly to the point where I’d be late for work some days because of it. Then, about three months ago, I stumbled on a weekly sex party in Manhattan and become a regular there. Now that I just bought a car, it’s even worse as I’ve taken to answering ads in the ‘erotic services’ section of Craigslist now and even take nightly trips up to Hunts Point in the Bronx. I feel like things are starting to spin out of control.
I have a live-in girlfriend who loves me and I’ve hidden all this from her and I’m starting to feel terrible but I can’t seem to stop. The absolute worst thing that could happen is if I catch a disease and bring it back to her. She’s the love of my life and if I lose her, it would be disastrous.
Does anyone know of any free or low-cost counseling I can receive? I obviously have some deep-seated issues I’m not dealing with properly and I need help. Thanks.
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Answer by mustlovedogs
There are many counseling centers at universities where therapists train. They usually offer free services, or very low cost. Yeshiva University may be near you, and they have a free clinic. Try checking it out online.
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9 Responses to I Think I’m Developing a Sex Addiction. Does Anyone Know of Free or Low-Cost Counseling Available in NYC?
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I am sorry that you have to go through a situation like this. I praise you for your honesty and willingness to help yourself. That frame of mind will ultimately heal you.
Sexual addiction in males is a problem that some do not want to admit exists. Males have been more traditionally sexual, so society will turn a blind eye to such a thing.
Talking to a physician you trust is the first step. They often have lists of counselors that are low or no cost (or, alternatively, on a donation basis). Often, social workers are licensed counselors and they will often help you out in that capacity.
I wish you the best in your recovery, and do not give up hope. I have seen many cases of this in the past, and all of them have ended pleasantly.
check with your local mental health agency for your area or a local hospital will be able to direct you
HA! You’re screwed… Hey, I gotta write that down.
Sorry for whatever will happen.
I’ve been prescribed suboxone for 2 years i just started my slow taper which is going to be another 1-2 years. I regret taking it so long I almost feel like i can’t don’t want to ever stop. If you have to do a suboxone treatment to get off opiates please dont let these doctors let you take it more than a few months and you dont need more than 8mg a day, not 24mg a day my doctor told? me to take which i never ever would take that much! AMA
Thankyou for your response..Am from the UK and I’ve been taking this medication for 7 years.. Am at 1mgs presently. Am just concerned I do not notice much difference from when I was on 8mgs. I fear the half life of all the previous doses are masking any reduction symptoms. I was told once to hold at 0.4 or 0.2 for 3 or 4 months in order for the half life to wind down. The comfort meds I have are benzos and clonidine… Ialso? have Gapapentine too, but heard you get withdrawals from that oo.
Anxiety and insomnia are very common symptoms of opioid withdrawal.
I use gabapentin (Neurontin) a lot for sleep and anxiety. I? have seen really great results with this medication.
Thank-you for your question.
Unfortunately, I cannot provide specific medical advice. However, I can speak in general terms.
The speed of the taper is basically determined by the severity of the withdrawal symptoms, the patient’s level of distress tolerance, and the skill of the physician managing the withdrawal symptoms. Patients should taper at their own pace. If someone needs to stay at a certain dose for two? or three months before they feel ready to decrease, that is completely fine.
What if you have been on Subutex for 7 years..Is going down to 0.25 for 3 weeks going to suffice? or should one hold on to that dose for couple of months in order to eliminate the? half lives from all those 7 years? Also what can one take to help Buprenorphine withdrawals? thanks!
The way to minimize or avoid the protracted withdrawal syndrome when tapering off of Suboxone is to taper slowly. Patients usually have the most difficulties with the low? doses at the end of the taper. At this point, patients should be tapered by 0.5mg or by 0.25mg every two to four weeks.