J Behav Addict. 2018 Nov 14:1-3. doi: 10.1556/2006.7.2018.110. Müller KW1. Abstract Internet gaming disorder has been widely recognized as a new health issue. At present, we are experiencing a rapid growth of knowledge on different aspects of this disorder, such as, for instance, prevalence rates, underlying neurobiological mechanisms, and treatment strategies. In contrast, preventing individuals […]
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“Better concentration,” “no more brain fog,” clearer thinking,” and “improved memory” are a few of the most common benefits reported by those who reboot. Here’s one: My mental abilities have only improved in the last year and a half. I’m serious as a heart attack about that. I’m more calm, have improved my musical skills […]
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Ups J Med Sci. 2018 Nov 9:1-10. doi: 10.1080/03009734.2018.1534907. Mattebo M1,2, Tydén T1, Häggström-Nordin E2, Nilsson KW3, Larsson M1. Abstract BACKGROUND: The aims of this longitudinal study were to identify predictors for continued pornography consumption and to investigate pornography consumption in relation to psychosomatic and depressive symptoms among a group of adolescents in Sweden. METHODS […]
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November 9, 2018 Janna A. Dickenson, PhD1; Neil Gleason, MA1; Eli Coleman, PhD1; et al Michael H. Miner, PhD1 Article Information JAMA Netw Open. 2018;1(7):e184468. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2018.4468 Question What is the prevalence among US men and women of the primary feature of compulsive sexual behavior disorder, distress and impairment associated with having difficulty controlling one’s sexual feelings, urges, and behaviors? Findings In this survey study, […]
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J Behav Addict. 2018 Oct 31:1-7. doi: 10.1556/2006.7.2018.101. Shimoni L1, Dayan M1, Cohen K1, Weinstein A1. Abstract BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Sex addiction is characterized by excessive sexual activity on the Internet. We have investigated the contribution of the Big Five personality factors and sex differences to sex addiction. METHODS: A total of 267 participants (186 […]
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Front Psychiatry. 2018 Oct 16;9:497. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2018.00497. Valero-Solís S1, Granero R2,3, Fernández-Aranda F2,4,5, Steward T2,4, Mestre-Bach G2,4, Mallorquí-Bagué N2,4, Martín-Romera V6, Aymamí N4, Gómez-Peña M4, Del Pino-Gutiérrez A7, Baño M4, Moragas L4, Menchón JM4,5,8, Jiménez-Murcia S2,4,5. Abstract Background and aims: Increases in the prevalence of behavioral addictions worldwide have led to a growth in the […]
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I’ll try and keep my story quick and give some advice that is not as often heard for those struggling. I’m 28 and been masturbating and watching porn since I was 18, which is pretty much when I got a computer. I’ve always been healthy and lean so I was in denial for a while. […]
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Introduction (as it appears on Page #1) Legal counsel advised us to create these pages, which document Nicole Prause’s extensive campaign targeting those who point out possible harms of porn use or issues in the porn industry. “Sunshine” protects the community Prause harasses by preserving facts and permitting visitors and journalists to understand the truth […]
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Al Mamun, M. A., SM Yasir Arafat, Mst Ambiatunnahar, and Mark D. Griffiths. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction: 1-13. Abstract Pornography is extensively produced, distributed, and used as a medium of entertainment around the world but has been little studied in Bangladesh. The present study examined the attitudes and risk factors of Bangladeshi […]
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I´m a 24 year old man, I´m 1 month away from completing my clinical psychology specialization. I have given many hours of psychotherapy during this whole year, and have studied this subject for about 5 years now. I reached 90 days in this journey today. It has been extremely hard, probably the hardest and most […]
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