What is Sex Addiction: There are many Bollywood actors who have talked about their addictions. From Pooja Bhatt to Mahesh Bhatt and Javed Akhtar, many people have talked about their alcohol addiction. At the same time, now the actor who appeared in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s web series ‘Heromand’ has talked about his ‘sex addiction’. Actor Jason Shah, who appeared in the role of a police officer in ‘Heromand’, told how he was a victim of this addiction till 3 years ago. Jason told in a YouTube interview that ‘I had become addicted to women. I was struggling with sex addiction. It was always said to do what feels good, but this logic proved wrong. Then only God saved me.’ Jason told how till 2021 he was a victim of this addiction, but then he turned to God and God saved him. But what is ‘sex addiction’ and how does it occur, let us find out.
Sex Addiction
This is also called sexual addiction. Sex addiction means that sexual fantasies, related thoughts, ideas and thoughts keep coming in a person’s mind all the time. Such a person is not able to control these things. The desire to get physical pleasure arises again and again. This condition can be harmful for mental health. This addiction can have a bad effect on the personal, social and professional life of any person.
Sexual activities are a human need, but when it starts dominating the mind and nothing else comes to mind, then it is considered an ‘addiction’. However, it should also be remembered that the normal aspects of sex life should not be linked to it.
A person of any age and gender can become a victim of this addiction.
what are its symptoms
The World Health Organization (WHO) does not count sex addiction under the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). It is a mental health condition. It is considered an impulsive control disorder. That is, when we become extremely excited to do something and do not have the discretion to think about the consequences. Under this, excessive sexual thoughts and desires arise. The worst effect of this addiction is that the person crosses social boundaries such as his well-being, dignity of relationship, society, family. Such a person feels the need for more sexual excitement and pleasure than before.
Sex addiction can cause problems in a person’s personal and professional relationships. It can cause fights, distrust and distance in relationships. Apart from this, a person can face depression, tension, and lack of self-esteem due to sexual addiction.
Who can get addicted to this?
A person of any age and gender can become a victim of this addiction. People who have previously had mental health problems (such as depression, anxiety, or other addictions) may be more vulnerable to sex addiction. Apart from this, people who have faced emotional or social difficulties in their lives can also be affected by sex addiction.
what is the treatment for this disease
Psychotherapy: You can take personal or group consultation with a psychiatrist or therapist so that the person can get help in understanding and controlling his habits.
Medication: In some cases, medications may also be used, such as medications to control depression or anxiety, which may be helpful in reducing sexual addiction.
Lifestyle Changes: Adopting a healthy lifestyle, such as exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet and staying away from depression can help in staying away from this addiction.
Sex addiction is a serious problem that can affect anyone. It can be treated through psychotherapy, support groups, medications, and lifestyle changes.
Tags: Bollywood actors, Sexual abuse
FIRST PUBLISHED : August 2, 2024, 22:15 IST
