Hi,

This is in response to the person with sexual addiction. My problem is masturbation addiction and while it is not the exact same thing, the symptoms are almost identical. The biggest problem for me is the physical symptoms I experience because I don't rest for a couple of weeks to allow my body to heal itself. I get a plethora of problems like: back-ache, dry skin, depression (to the point of crying, this is caused by a depletion of certain chemicals in the brain from masturbating), needles and pins, confusion, distorted vision and that's only a sample.

Not only is that a problem but I also spend ages on-line getting myself aroused. So it now seems that am addiction to two things - the computer and the act itself.

I was really suprised at the way it crept up on me over a couple of years. Before I knew it I was in full blown addiction to the point where nothing was coming out when I orgasamed. The more I did it, the more I wanted to do it. It was and is sometimes, a vicious circle.

Check out a site called herbolove.com. Don't bother with the product they are selling, but read the personal stories and symptoms attributed to sexual addiction. I found it very helpful.

Today, I have it under better control, but nowhere near what might be considered healthy. I also am in counselling where I was able to open up and tell another person about my 'secret' and this in it's own way help reduce the frequency a bit.

I hope this helps

Regard,

Martin.