979-Early Relapse Prevention for Pornography Addiction

Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

### Bullet Summary of the Video: "Early Relapse Prevention for Pornography Addiction" by Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes

#### Introduction

- Introduction to early relapse prevention for pornography addiction.

- Importance of having basic skills and tools in early recovery.

#### Initial Phase of Recovery

- Overview of the physical symptoms and challenges during withdrawal.

- Importance of not substituting one addiction for another.

#### Monitoring Solutions

- Focus on monitoring positive progress rather than symptoms.

- Using a scale to rate mood, sleep, and energy levels.

#### Triggers and Vulnerabilities

- Identifying destructive and constructive triggers.

- Recognizing personal vulnerabilities that increase the risk of relapse.

#### Relapse Prevention Plan

- Understanding that relapse prevention is not the same as being cured.

- Importance of having a plan to cope with stress and avoid relapse.

#### Healing the Stress Response System

- Reducing unnecessary stress to allow the HPA axis to heal.

- Increasing awareness of triggers and vulnerabilities.

#### Practical Strategies

- Maintain a regular schedule and address sleep hygiene issues.

- Eat a healthy diet to support brain and body healing.

- Recommendations for managing sexual releases and limiting access to triggers.

#### Interpersonal Strategies

- Having compassion for oneself and seeking regular support.

- Being honest with support persons and utilizing support forums.

#### Emotional Strategies

- Recognizing and managing anger and irritability.

- Techniques for distress tolerance and downregulating stress.

#### Cognitive Strategies

- Practicing mindfulness and using the wise mind to make better decisions.

- Engaging in positive self-talk and focusing on progress.

#### Environmental Strategies

- Using nanny apps and blocking triggering sites.

- Removing sensory triggers and adding competing stimuli.

- Changing bedtime routines to avoid triggers.

#### Conclusion

- Early relapse prevention is about preparing to begin the recovery process.

- Developing tools to improve distress tolerance and create a safer environment.

### Major Points with Time Codes

### Major Points with Time Codes

0:00 - 0:30 Introduction to early relapse prevention for pornography addiction.

0:31 - 6:00 Overview of the physical symptoms and challenges during withdrawal.

6:01 - 10:00 Identifying destructive and constructive triggers and recognizing personal vulnerabilities.

10:01 - 16:00 Importance of having a plan to cope with stress and avoid relapse, and reducing unnecessary stress to allow the HPA axis to heal.

16:01 - 24:00 Practical strategies for maintaining a regular schedule, addressing sleep hygiene, and eating a healthy diet.

24:01 - 30:00 Interpersonal, emotional, and cognitive strategies for relapse prevention.

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