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Check each of the following that apply to you
- Do you regularly spend time looking for sexual
stimulation on the Internet (pornography, sexual/romantic chat rooms,
etc)?
- Have you tried to stop your involvement with
Internet pornography, but have been unable?
- Does your involvement Internet sex interfere with
your physical well-being (e.g. being tired from staying up late
viewing Internet pornography)?
- Have you masturbated while watching Internet
pornography or immediately afterwards?
- Do you hide your involvement with cyber-sex from
your spouse or others close to you?
- Are you preoccupied during the day with sexual
fantasizing based on images or experiences you've had on the Internet?
- Do you try to avoid social engagements, or try to
leave such engagements early in order to spend more time involved in
Internet sex?
- Have you logged on to Internet sex sites from
your computer at work?
- Have you felt shame or depression following
involvement with cyber-sex?
- Do you feel estrangement in your relationship
with God because of your involvement with Internet pornography?
- Are you less involved with your spouse or close
friends because of your involvement with cyber-sex?
- Have you lied to your spouse or others about your
use of Internet pornography?
- Have your family or friends complained about the
amount of time you spend online?
- Do you frequently become angry and irritable when
asked by family or friends to decrease your involvement with the
Internet?
Interpretation:
"Yes" on 1-3 questions indicates you may have a problem and
should immediately talk with a trusted friend or pastor about this area of
your life. More than 3 positive answers is an indication of a
serious problem. You should immediately seek the help of Christian
counselor or Christ-centered recovery ministry specializing in sexual
addiction recovery.
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