
Episode #13
Pornography, Anxiety, and Depression: Understanding the Emotional Cost—and the Path to Healing (Season 1: Episode #13)
<p> </p> Pornography, Anxiety, and Depression: Understanding the Emotional Cost—and the Path to Healing Episode Summary <p>In this Reclaim episode, Dr. Kevin Skinner explores the powerful connection between pornography use and mental health, especially anxiety and depression. Many people wonder, “Is pornography causing my anxiety and depression—or am I turning to pornography because I already feel anxious or depressed?” For many, the answer is both. Pornography often begins as a coping strategy—a way to numb, escape, or quiet emotional pain—but over time it can increase anxiety, secrecy, fear of discovery, shame, hopelessness, and emotional disconnection.</p> <p>Dr. Ski...

