Anxiety Can Lead to Too Much Porn Consumption
Anxiety is a common mental health disorder that is characterized by feelings of worry, fear, and uncertainty. Anxiety can really make it hard to go out and date or be intimate with others. It can cause sleepless and boring nights. In fact, the time that most people watch porn is between 9 pm and 2 am.
While anxiety does not directly cause someone to look at pornography on the internet, it can impact an individual’s decision-making and impulse control. This may lead to an increase in engaging in risky behaviors. Watching porn in a private place is one thing. Watching it at work, in a public bathroom, or gym locker room is a much more serious issue.
Symptoms of Anxiety that Can Lead High Porn Consumption
Everyone’s anxiety is unique to them. Some common symptoms are shortness of breath, butterflies in your chest, sweating more than normal, fear of the unknown, and having a hard time focusing. These symptoms can make it hard to go out, see people, and feel comfortable in our own skin.
Sex and eroticism are very important. They can help us shift from an anxious state to a more relaxed state. Masterbation and self-pleasure are a great way to shift from one state to a lesser intense state.
When our anxiety is too much to handle we can become dependent on ways we shift our states. This includes porn, alcohol, cannabis, and other substances we use. When we become dependent, our ability to feel good depends on our use of something. This can become an addiction if left unchecked.
How The Center for Neurocognitive Excellence’s Treats Anxiety and Porn Consumption
There are two main treatment options. One is the gold standard Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. We can teach you about cognitive distortions and provide you with worksheets to help tame your anxiety. This is a “practice makes perfect” approach. It is well known for helping you shift states.
The second is neurofeedback. Neurofeedback is an evidenced based alternative to medications. It is “prescription strength” brain training. We train your brain waves to reduce or eliminate unwanted symptoms. Neurofeedback is really good for anxiety.
Why DCNE is Your Best Bet for Treating Anxiety and Porn Consumption
There are a million therapists out there. We are your best bet because we won’t judge you. We are simply here to help. For us helping means getting you from where you are to where you want to be. Therapy for anxiety isn’t easy but it is worth it.
Additionally, we offer:
- We have openings for new clients and can see you ASAP
- We return your calls/texts
- We return your emails
- We have day time, evening, and weekend availability
- We see people in person and virtually
- We offer free consultations
We will guide you through the process. We offer consultations for anyone interested in our services or who want to know more. You can book your consultation on our website, by texting us at 202-998-ADHD (2343), or by emailing [email protected].
We offer free consultations because we want to answer your questions before we begin working together. We are your resource to make it easier, even if you don’t work with us.
Other Services Offered by DCNE
In addition to cutting edge therapy for anxiety, we offer mental health assessments and coaching. We aren’t just an “uh huh, tell me more” kind of therapy practice. We want to get in there with you and provide real tangible results. Check out our other services.