Just as an alcoholic, drug addict or gambling addict can never satisfy their appetite, so also the sexaholic or lustaholic – enough is never enough. Before my marriage ended, I had discovered Sexaholics Anonymous whose 12-step programme is based on the Alcoholics Anonymous programme, but I was too ashamed to join. The first step of Sexaholics Anonymous says: "We admitted that we were powerless over lust, that our lives had become unmanageable." WHERE TO GET HELP:The Mental Health Foundation's free Resource and Information Service (09 623 4812) will refer callers to some of the helplines below:• Lifeline (open 24/7) – 0800 543 354• Depression Helpline (open 24/7) – 0800 111 757• Samaritans (open 24/7) – 0800 726 666• Suicide Crisis Helpline (open 24/7) – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO). • Youthline (open 24/7) – 0800 376 633.

Source: Stuff January 04, 2018 06:23 UTC