Why do so many people keep going back to porn even when they genuinely want to stop? In this video, psychologist Dr. Doug Weiss explains why willpower alone fails and why shame, secrecy, and lack of structure keep people trapped in the cycle of relapse. Drawing from 40 years of clinical experience and personal recovery, Dr. Weiss breaks down the difference between wishing for change and actually wanting freedom — and what real recovery requires.

If you’ve tried to quit, prayed harder, promised yourself “this is the last time,” and still found yourself going back, this conversation will help you understand what’s really happening beneath the surface and why recovery requires a plan, accountability, and support. Freedom is possible, but it doesn’t happen by accident.

For counseling and support, contact Heart to Heart Counseling Center at 719-278-3708 or email heart2heart@xc.org to connect with a certified therapist who can help you start your healing journey. For accelerated recovery, book a 3-Day or 5-Day Intensive to get a lot of specialized help in a short amount of time.

Check out our top sex/porn addiction recovery materials below:
Final Freedom Book: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/sex-addiction-2/
101 Freedom Exercises workbook: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/101-freedom-exercises-for-sex-addiction/

Get the Partner Betrayal Trauma book or watch the video to better understand partner betrayal trauma and how to heal: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/partner-betrayal-trauma-book/
https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/partner-betrayal-trauma-video-download/

Read or watch the Married & Alone book or video download here:
https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/married-alone-book/
https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/married-alone-video-download/

Visit our Partner Betrayal Trauma website for more resources on this topic: https://partnerbetrayaltrauma.org/

For information and resources for sex addiction, check out https://www.sexaddict.com/

Learn more about Intimacy Anorexia, click here: https://intimacyanorexia.com/

To learn more about our counseling services, visit: https://www.drdougweiss.com/relationship-and-addiction-counseling/

For more information about our intensive program to get a lot of help in recovering from Sex Addiction, Partner Betrayal Trauma, or Intimacy Anorexia, visit: https://www.drdougweiss.com/intensives/

Visit the American Association for Sex Addiction Therapy to find a certified therapist and other helpful resources: https://aasat.org/

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