What does it mean to be "affected by porn"?

Those who are struggling with porn are often unaware of the affects until something very obvious occurs. The affects of pornography start rather quickly and by the time they are noticed it can often be too late and causes the person to feel hopeless. Studies & living proof show us that these (and many more) are consistent symptoms of one who is struggling with pornography.

• • Depression
• • Sexual Desensitization
• • Loneliness
• • Mood Swings
• • Attention Disorder
• • Lack of motivation
• • Erectile Disfunction
• • Feeling of Insecurity
• • Substance abuse
• • Relational disconnection
• • Food addiction
• • Aggression
• • Pathological lying
• • Sexual dissatisfaction & avoidance

 

 

Those who are hurt by someone struggling with porn would also be considered "affected by pornography".

Studies & living proof show us that these (and many more) are consistent symptoms for one betrayed by a porn addict.

• • Avoidance & Isolation
• • Anxiety/panic attacks
• • Re-experiencing trauma
• • Obsessive thoughts and intrusive flashbacks
• • Depression
• • Difficulty caring for self or others
• • Lack of motivation
• • Inability to think clearly, getting lost easily
• • Insecurity
• • Feeling of being sexually used

 

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