The silent partner: Special populations and sex addiction
The silent partner: Special populations and sex addiction
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沉默的伴侣：特殊人群与性成瘾
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10.1080/10720169908400173
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发表时间：
1999
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通讯作者：
Patrick J. Carries
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作者：
Patrick J. Carries
几年前，在一次研讨会结束时，一个美洲原住民走到我跟前。他表示，除了是一名心理健康专业人士外，他还是部落领导人中的酋长。他告诉我，意识到性成瘾问题在他的社区是多么普遍，他感到很难过。作为一名正在康复的性瘾患者和治疗师，他谈到了当地人在处理核心的性问题时面临的障碍。除了酗酒、饮食失调和抑郁之外，还有一个经常沉默的性瘾伴侣。我刚说完话，一个黑人就向我走来。他也是一名专业人士，也是一名正在康复的性瘾患者，他感人地谈到了黑人男性和皮条客在这种文化中的角色。下一个与我交谈的人是一位西班牙裔精神病学家，他因为自己的挣扎而要求转诊。我们谈到了南美国家极端的同性恋恐惧症。我记得走出研讨会，进入了一次媒体采访。第一个问题是记者傲慢、居高临下地问的。难道我不认为性瘾实际上是一种保守的、性压抑的美国文化的产物吗？他接着说，在其他文化中，性并不是那么“有问题”。我习惯了我们媒体的挑衅性嘲讽，但对我来说，这仍然是一个超现实的时刻。我刚刚经历了三次感人的见证，证明了性瘾在不同文化中的影响。在这位记者的50码范围内，有人可以挑战他的正义，但我必须尊重他们向我吐露心声的事实。我们大多数人都经历过为公众翻译私下分享的内容的挑战。
Some years ago, at the conclusion of a workshop, a Native American man approached me. He indicated that besides being a mental health professional he was a chief in his tribal leadership. He told me of his sadness in realizing how pervasive the problem of sex addiction was in his community. As a recovering sex addict and therapist, he talked of the obstacles facing native people who are dealing with core sex issues. On the reservation, along with alcoholism, eating disorders, and depression, came the often-silent partner of sex addiction. No sooner did I finish that conversation when a Black man approached me. Also a professional and a recovering sex addict, he spoke movingly about Black men and the role of the pimp in this culture. The next man I talked to was a Hispanic psychiatrist who asked for a referral because of his struggles. We talked of the extreme homophobia in South American countries.I remember walking out of the workshop and into a media interview. The first question was asked by the reporter in an arrogant, condescending fashion. Did I not think that sexual addiction was really a creation of an uptight, sexually repressed American culture? He went on to say that sex was not as “problematic” in other cultures. I am used to the challenging cynicism of our media, yet it was still a surreal moment for me. I had just experienced three moving testimonies to the impact of sex addiction across cultures. Within 50 yards of this reporter were people who could challenge his righteousness, but I had to respect the fact that they had confided in me. Most of us have experienced the challenge of translating for the public what was shared in private.