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Use of Object Relations and Self-Psychology as Treatment for Sex Addiction with a Female Borderline Patient
Object relations and self-psychology were utilized in an outpatient setting with a female patient who initially presented with a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress and borderline personality disorders and exhibited compulsive sexual thoughts and behaviors. The patient engaged in self-defeating behaviors in an attempt to survive, to cope with, or to avoid painful emotions associated with original trauma. She reenacted sexual and physical traumatic themes, and further endured mistreatment by professionals unaware of how to address her collateral sexual compulsivity. Longer recovery was obtained only when a therapist provided a consistent holding environment.
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