PATHOS

 
Dr. Patrick Carnes, foremost expert on Sexual Addiction Issues & author of "Out of the Shadows"  created PATHOS, assessment tool, to help identify individuals who may be struggling with sex addiction.

Preoccupied
Ashamed
Treatment
Hurt others
Out of control
Sad




PATHOS Questionnaire
Items

1. Do you often find yourself preoccupied with
sexual thoughts? [Preoccupied]

2. Do you hide some of your sexual behavior from others? [Ashamed] 
 
3. Have you ever sought help for sexual behavior you did not like?
[Treatment]

4. Has anyone been hurt emotionally
because of your sexual behavior? [Hurt others]
 
5. Do you feel controlled by your sexual desire?
[Out  of control]

6. When you have sex, do you feel
depressed afterwards?  [Sad] 

A positive response to
just one would indicate a need for
additional assessment- seek consultation
with a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT). Two or more indicates sexual addiction.


If you have more questions regarding Sexual Addiction go to either of these websites:
www.iitap.com
www.recoveryzone.com
 

 




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