What is known about treatment approaches, and when and how to seek professional help. No treatment promises.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a psychotherapy that focuses on accepting difficult internal experiences (urges, thoughts, feelings) while committing to valued action, rather than trying to eliminate those experiences.
Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is a structured, evidence-supported psychotherapy that addresses the thoughts and behaviours maintaining a problem. It is among the most studied approaches for compulsive sexual behaviour.
Seeking professional help means consulting a qualified healthcare or mental-health professional about distress or impairment related to pornography use or sexual behaviour. It is appropriate when use causes significant distress or life problems.
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