For many men, addiction is not about pleasure.It is about escape. Alcohol, pornography, gambling, and other compulsive behaviors often function as tools to regulate discomfort. Stress, anxiety, shame, loneliness, boredom, or emotional pain build internally until escape feels necessary. Recovery requires learning a skill most men were never taught: emotional regulation. What Emotional Regulation Actually […]
Category Archives: alcoholism
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For many men, alcohol is not just something they use.It becomes part of who they are. The drinker.The fun one.The stress-reliever.The guy who can hold it together no matter what. When a man considers stopping or changing his relationship with alcohol, the fear is often not just about cravings. It is about identity.If I am […]
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The Holiday Relapse Trap: Why Stress and Isolation Trigger Addictive Behaviors in Men
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Holiday relapse prevention for men becomes critical during a season filled with stress, isolation, and emotional pressure. While the holidays are often marketed as a time of connection and joy, many men in recovery from sex addiction, pornography addiction, or gambling addiction experience the opposite. Increased stress, disrupted routines, financial strain, and emotional disconnection can […]