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Im a wife of an addict of masturbation, what kind of help i need and how can i get it? we. have 2 yrs and 6 mo married and have lived 7 mo separated

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Support: Families and loved ones of sex addicts need support to recover from the effects of the sex addict's behavior. You can find such support through organizations such as s-anon, which offers meetings all over the world: http://www.Sanon.Org/ more individual help may come through therapists or programs like sexual recovery institute: http://www.Sexualrecovery.Com/articles/partnerfamilychild.Php.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COSA & S-Anon: Consider attending cosa or s-anon for education, support and improved coping.

Answered 2/25/2013

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Join a support group: Support groups like al-anon are a good source of support for family members and friends of anyone dealing any form of addiction. You need to know you are not alone and are not the cause of the addiction and it helps to talk to other people dealing with similar problems.

Answered 11/27/2017

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