This show is really a long shot from a topic that really merits attention, and I have to applaud Dr. Drew if he came up with the idea to grab a bunch of wanna be models and aspiring actors to brew up a show for men to boost ratings on the pretense that these people are self destructive based on the fact that they can’t live without a ()“%)()`!!#$(&_! for 5 seconds. If you gave each of these models a !)*($@!*!*)(_^*`! there would be no show.
I am sick and tired of watching show after show on cable tv cater only to men, by exclusively depicting ONLY scantily clothed women with breast implants, bleach blonde hair, girl on girl action vying for a man in competition or in shows like this where they are $`$~*~~~#~^#%$*&$ s looking for big break in acting. This is just a show for every mans fantasy to see a model looking for constant ()“%)()`!!#$(&_! action, a far reality from a “Reality Show”. I’ve never been so disgusted at Dr. Drew and quite surprised he went there. Yup Dr. Drew this is a great show for my husband and I to watch together, I’m curious, just who exactly is the target demographic for the show anyway? Married couples? Teen girls? Heterosexual men?
Unfortunately this show little slow on its ratings tactic because I hate to tell you that there are millions of porn websites already out there that do a fine job of what your trying to do on national tv.
I just need to say your not alone your story is mine as well I grew up in the 80 in Seattle was 12yr with the green river killer in my back yard I know people that went missing was called at my house by the green river task force i was living and (working) in the shadow of this monster at 12 i last my virginity to the brother of Cynthia hinds who was the forth victim of the GRK i was filmed at 13 (porn)and user by the courts to get the man to give no contest but no therapy was given to me even though I was in juvenile at the time. so to fell like you are the a victimize r and not the victim that how children that are put in the sex ind. they are not treated as victims but criminals
I don’t agree with everything Jill has to say, but what she mentioned regarding very early sexual abuse was definately thought-provoking. How tragic that a young child could develop that process for seeking affection, and led to feel that what happened was not only their fault, but their own doing. Child sex abuse is far more controversial to acknowledge than sex addiction is, especially for men. Props to Jill and Dr. Drew on showing the harsh reality behind sex abuse.
I thought this episode was exceptionally informative for those of us who know little to nothing about sex addiction. Jill has such a quiet, sensitive demeanor and yet you can tell she is so knowledgeable. she is such an +_*&_&`$_(_&^+_ et to this show and to the world of addiction. Dr. Drew is fortunate to have her join him in this pursuit. A great job all around.
Jennifer, are you even watching the same show? Nobody is scantily clad and this show would be a nightmare for the stereotypical male that you have described because they want to be watching porn, not watching people talk about their feelings and their childhoods. If anything the show has already done a lot to tear down the mystique regarding the porn industry; case in point, Jill’s diatribe on makeup, and how the people on this show aren’t any more or less attractive than regular people. In fact, the porn industry doesn’t particularly like it when they get called out for capitalizing on childhood trauma. When Tracy Lords came out with her abuse story, they did everything they could to discredit her. So there’s no way this show does what porn sites do because they want to keep the fantasy alive. This show shows the sex industry for what it is. If anything the reason quasi-celebrities are used is because they are already used to being in the public eye so that the experience won’t be as traumatic for them as it would be for other abuse victims.
As a therapist who has actually worked with people with sex addiction and drug addiction, I have to say this show has really surprised me. It’s about as accurate as it could possibly be in terms of inpatient rehab/therapy. Duncan really impressed me with his investment in the process, his story is so heartbreaking but so common. Addiction aside, a lot of people have an attitude or belief about sex that stems from abuse. I think this show has the potential to educate and help a lot of people. Jill, we are two peas in a pod, I completely agree with your comments. Good work.
I will try this again since your show nuked my comments in all the blogs. I saw the Celebrity Rehab show seasons ago regarding drug and alcohol addiction, which I felt was a disaster. Out of curiosity, regarding the topic of sex and love addiction, I peeked again. The good doctor Drew just may meander into a 12 step meeting and see just how the wounded healers recover for free, with wonderful results and freedom from addiction. Yep, for free. The celebs that came into meetings a few times seemed drugged and chained to that hospital atmosphere. I am saddened that Drew seems to be an opportunist that may have never grasped the therapy that aids the inflicted. Peace and freedom are promised and can be achieved from Bill Wilson’s good old reliable steps. Call me or email me sometime Drew, and I will meet you for coffee and maybe help straighten out some misconceptions regarding the walking ‘miracles’ that for a “buck in the basket” and an hour or 2 per day can relieve their torment. Do our community a favor and stretch your knowledge base. Of course when found out, you may just be on the unemployment line, like many of us. Until then…..
For those who are afflicted by Sex and Love Addiction, go to http://www.slaalosangeles.org/ and read about the characteristics of addiction. Then find a meeting to walk into in your area and surrender. It costs nothing and no drugs to ‘calm’ you down while you a going through your withdrawal, which is a real “green” recovery solution. This process of “identification” is the amazing healing force that Carl Jung and other doctors describe. You will find that this Dr. Drew show just may be for entertainment/infotainment/exploitation purposes. Finding a balance between this new information shoveling is a never ending battle. By the way, if you don’t find relief and a Higher Power in those free meetings, we will refund your misery. Namaste
Randy, explain to me why Dr. Drew is an opportunist for sharing his medical knowledge for free on a TV show (where it can affect the lives not only of his patients, but the viewers as well) but you’re not an opportunist for using this article as a place to advertise your site and a process that costs money? Gimme a break. No wonder your comments were nuked.
I have watched all three rehabs, two drug and this sex one. I have to say there has been no mention in the initial phase or second episode if these patients have or are currently using drugs, my experience with outlandish, out of hand craving sex has gone hand in hand with speed type drugs. The ones that are not using and are truly straight about sex abuse standout. the others which one has been on all three drugs/alcohol were involved. Interesting show and plan on finishing it
Thanks for all the exposure for others to get insight to areas maybe to deep for them to discuss openly maybe this show might just help them
this show is so awesome. my boyfriend classes me as a sex addict….im listening to you and dr drew and feel im learning…..its an inspiration ..i hope this show continues every year….thank you for filling me with knowledge and learning something about myself i never knew
The show is excellent , the patients are courageous and I wish them the best. Sex addiction is a hard habit to break …Sex addicts have all the “drugs†we need in our heads. For many of us the “High†comes from fantasy and flirting , just the anticipation of how we are going to get “high†with this new partner, experiance …”Love”. When its over we crave more… that’s why we saw the Surfer going crazy in the first episode I believe . In the Second episode the drummer is most likely getting high thinking how beautiful the model is…he may well be doing it to “escape†all the tough work he is going to have to do to work on his recovery. In his case it may well be, facing the emotions he couldn’t when his mom died. If you think about it you may have friends like me for instance ,who go thru depression each Chrismas because “my father died on Chrismas eve”.
Kari Ann(?) seems to be desperately trying to avoid treatment and i think it is good for (her obviously and) the rest of them to have her there to give them an extreme example of what they are going through or will go through… In treatment it is a pain to have to deal with the “drama” ,but it is good to have someone very visiably going into withdrawal ,because for me it soon dawned on me “that is me†in an “exaggerated model†as my issues were oblivious to me after years of “using sex” . Don’t discount the “shame factor’ i believe it fuels the addict to stay out of recovery , go back to using etc. Did you notice how Kari Ann said her abuse wasn’t an issue and then clamed up after Dr Drew brought up that “maybe †it ties in somewhere ? Is she anticipating more questions and that’s why she won’t “get outta bed†if she can make it past this she will be a great “go to †“model†for the rest when they hit their “walls†…i believe.
Kudos to all
it doesnt matter if these people are hot or not. the point of this show and who it targets is to help people who have abuse and self abuse tendancies. maybe if you actually LISTENED to the show and not WATCH AND BELITTLE these people for their looks you would see that they came there for help and they were accepted to get help. so why dont you just change the channel and watch something else, because there are people who are learning alot from this show, including me. and what does this have to do with your husband and men fantasy anyway? sounds like you need some self esteem help if you think that he is watching this to get off! do you hear the S**T that comes out of there mouths. its all pain and shame and abuse….HOW IS THAT SEXUAL! i feel highly that you dont know what your talking about
Kari Anne could not tell the truth if was written on her forehead in 2″ letters. How evasive can one get? If the show wanted drama they got it. She has ruined my (and other’s) enjoyment in watching the show. I can only imagine how much she has ruined for the other participants. This is a change of pace compared to “Celebrity Rehab” – I do miss that show.
Jennifer, I think you missed the point. I saw the show last night and realized that the majority of the people were abused as children and that led to the behavior they are now trying to change. I think it’s brave of them to talk about it and maybe it will help others who suffered the same kind of experiences when they were vulnerable, innocent children.
Personally I found the episode extremely disturbing for entirely other reasons. I was sexually abused as a small child, beginning when I was about three, by my grandfather when he would babysit me. I always felt I could not tell anyone about it because it would hurt my mom and my grandmother, who have now passed away. I have carried so much guilt and shame for so many years because I loved him so very much and when I grew old enough to reject his “advances” he then no longer loved me back. My biological dad died when I was six. I have had problems with relationships ever since. I have been married and divorced twice. The first was an abusive relationship. The second was to an alcoholic addict. I am now over 50 and living alone and trying to get my life together. When I saw the show I burst into tears watching Amber. With each plate she threw, I cried and wanted to know why my mother didn’t protect me. I wanted to know why my grandfather did that to me? How he could be so twisted to do that to a little girl? What did I do to deserve that? Why did he choose me to damage instead of my cousins or my sister? Why was I such trash that I was expendable? I hate the fact that he made me feel that I had to lie to the very people I loved the most for the rest of my life! Most of all, he has made me carry a lie about myself. Thank you Dr Drew for this show. I didn’t realize how much baggage I was still carrying over this. Jennifer…this show is so much more than you are seeing.
I need to simply acknowledge this show and the courage to bring some of these issues to light. I was molested as a child in a situation not nearly as deadly as most but I notice that over that last 15 years, my life has been affected tremendously. My peception of sex…a compartmentalization, really, in some respects, has been a burden and a haunting and truly this show is helping me to address some of my issues that still frighten the hell out of me. Thank you.
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17 responses to to Talking Sex Rehab With Jill Vermeire – Episode 2
This show is really a long shot from a topic that really merits attention, and I have to applaud Dr. Drew if he came up with the idea to grab a bunch of wanna be models and aspiring actors to brew up a show for men to boost ratings on the pretense that these people are self destructive based on the fact that they can’t live without a ()“%)()`!!#$(&_! for 5 seconds. If you gave each of these models a !)*($@!*!*)(_^*`! there would be no show.
I am sick and tired of watching show after show on cable tv cater only to men, by exclusively depicting ONLY scantily clothed women with breast implants, bleach blonde hair, girl on girl action vying for a man in competition or in shows like this where they are $`$~*~~~#~^#%$*&$ s looking for big break in acting. This is just a show for every mans fantasy to see a model looking for constant ()“%)()`!!#$(&_! action, a far reality from a “Reality Show”. I’ve never been so disgusted at Dr. Drew and quite surprised he went there. Yup Dr. Drew this is a great show for my husband and I to watch together, I’m curious, just who exactly is the target demographic for the show anyway? Married couples? Teen girls? Heterosexual men?
Unfortunately this show little slow on its ratings tactic because I hate to tell you that there are millions of porn websites already out there that do a fine job of what your trying to do on national tv.
I just need to say your not alone your story is mine as well I grew up in the 80 in Seattle was 12yr with the green river killer in my back yard I know people that went missing was called at my house by the green river task force i was living and (working) in the shadow of this monster at 12 i last my virginity to the brother of Cynthia hinds who was the forth victim of the GRK i was filmed at 13 (porn)and user by the courts to get the man to give no contest but no therapy was given to me even though I was in juvenile at the time. so to fell like you are the a victimize r and not the victim that how children that are put in the sex ind. they are not treated as victims but criminals
I don’t agree with everything Jill has to say, but what she mentioned regarding very early sexual abuse was definately thought-provoking. How tragic that a young child could develop that process for seeking affection, and led to feel that what happened was not only their fault, but their own doing. Child sex abuse is far more controversial to acknowledge than sex addiction is, especially for men. Props to Jill and Dr. Drew on showing the harsh reality behind sex abuse.
I thought this episode was exceptionally informative for those of us who know little to nothing about sex addiction. Jill has such a quiet, sensitive demeanor and yet you can tell she is so knowledgeable. she is such an +_*&_&`$_(_&^+_ et to this show and to the world of addiction. Dr. Drew is fortunate to have her join him in this pursuit. A great job all around.
Jennifer, are you even watching the same show? Nobody is scantily clad and this show would be a nightmare for the stereotypical male that you have described because they want to be watching porn, not watching people talk about their feelings and their childhoods. If anything the show has already done a lot to tear down the mystique regarding the porn industry; case in point, Jill’s diatribe on makeup, and how the people on this show aren’t any more or less attractive than regular people. In fact, the porn industry doesn’t particularly like it when they get called out for capitalizing on childhood trauma. When Tracy Lords came out with her abuse story, they did everything they could to discredit her. So there’s no way this show does what porn sites do because they want to keep the fantasy alive. This show shows the sex industry for what it is. If anything the reason quasi-celebrities are used is because they are already used to being in the public eye so that the experience won’t be as traumatic for them as it would be for other abuse victims.
As a therapist who has actually worked with people with sex addiction and drug addiction, I have to say this show has really surprised me. It’s about as accurate as it could possibly be in terms of inpatient rehab/therapy. Duncan really impressed me with his investment in the process, his story is so heartbreaking but so common. Addiction aside, a lot of people have an attitude or belief about sex that stems from abuse. I think this show has the potential to educate and help a lot of people. Jill, we are two peas in a pod, I completely agree with your comments. Good work.
I will try this again since your show nuked my comments in all the blogs. I saw the Celebrity Rehab show seasons ago regarding drug and alcohol addiction, which I felt was a disaster. Out of curiosity, regarding the topic of sex and love addiction, I peeked again. The good doctor Drew just may meander into a 12 step meeting and see just how the wounded healers recover for free, with wonderful results and freedom from addiction. Yep, for free. The celebs that came into meetings a few times seemed drugged and chained to that hospital atmosphere. I am saddened that Drew seems to be an opportunist that may have never grasped the therapy that aids the inflicted. Peace and freedom are promised and can be achieved from Bill Wilson’s good old reliable steps. Call me or email me sometime Drew, and I will meet you for coffee and maybe help straighten out some misconceptions regarding the walking ‘miracles’ that for a “buck in the basket” and an hour or 2 per day can relieve their torment. Do our community a favor and stretch your knowledge base. Of course when found out, you may just be on the unemployment line, like many of us. Until then…..
For those who are afflicted by Sex and Love Addiction, go to http://www.slaalosangeles.org/ and read about the characteristics of addiction. Then find a meeting to walk into in your area and surrender. It costs nothing and no drugs to ‘calm’ you down while you a going through your withdrawal, which is a real “green” recovery solution. This process of “identification” is the amazing healing force that Carl Jung and other doctors describe. You will find that this Dr. Drew show just may be for entertainment/infotainment/exploitation purposes. Finding a balance between this new information shoveling is a never ending battle. By the way, if you don’t find relief and a Higher Power in those free meetings, we will refund your misery. Namaste
Randy, explain to me why Dr. Drew is an opportunist for sharing his medical knowledge for free on a TV show (where it can affect the lives not only of his patients, but the viewers as well) but you’re not an opportunist for using this article as a place to advertise your site and a process that costs money? Gimme a break. No wonder your comments were nuked.
I have watched all three rehabs, two drug and this sex one. I have to say there has been no mention in the initial phase or second episode if these patients have or are currently using drugs, my experience with outlandish, out of hand craving sex has gone hand in hand with speed type drugs. The ones that are not using and are truly straight about sex abuse standout. the others which one has been on all three drugs/alcohol were involved. Interesting show and plan on finishing it
Thanks for all the exposure for others to get insight to areas maybe to deep for them to discuss openly maybe this show might just help them
this show is so awesome. my boyfriend classes me as a sex addict….im listening to you and dr drew and feel im learning…..its an inspiration ..i hope this show continues every year….thank you for filling me with knowledge and learning something about myself i never knew
The show is excellent , the patients are courageous and I wish them the best. Sex addiction is a hard habit to break …Sex addicts have all the “drugs†we need in our heads. For many of us the “High†comes from fantasy and flirting , just the anticipation of how we are going to get “high†with this new partner, experiance …”Love”. When its over we crave more… that’s why we saw the Surfer going crazy in the first episode I believe . In the Second episode the drummer is most likely getting high thinking how beautiful the model is…he may well be doing it to “escape†all the tough work he is going to have to do to work on his recovery. In his case it may well be, facing the emotions he couldn’t when his mom died. If you think about it you may have friends like me for instance ,who go thru depression each Chrismas because “my father died on Chrismas eve”.
Kari Ann(?) seems to be desperately trying to avoid treatment and i think it is good for (her obviously and) the rest of them to have her there to give them an extreme example of what they are going through or will go through… In treatment it is a pain to have to deal with the “drama” ,but it is good to have someone very visiably going into withdrawal ,because for me it soon dawned on me “that is me†in an “exaggerated model†as my issues were oblivious to me after years of “using sex” . Don’t discount the “shame factor’ i believe it fuels the addict to stay out of recovery , go back to using etc. Did you notice how Kari Ann said her abuse wasn’t an issue and then clamed up after Dr Drew brought up that “maybe †it ties in somewhere ? Is she anticipating more questions and that’s why she won’t “get outta bed†if she can make it past this she will be a great “go to †“model†for the rest when they hit their “walls†…i believe.
Kudos to all
comment back to jennifer:
it doesnt matter if these people are hot or not. the point of this show and who it targets is to help people who have abuse and self abuse tendancies. maybe if you actually LISTENED to the show and not WATCH AND BELITTLE these people for their looks you would see that they came there for help and they were accepted to get help. so why dont you just change the channel and watch something else, because there are people who are learning alot from this show, including me. and what does this have to do with your husband and men fantasy anyway? sounds like you need some self esteem help if you think that he is watching this to get off! do you hear the S**T that comes out of there mouths. its all pain and shame and abuse….HOW IS THAT SEXUAL! i feel highly that you dont know what your talking about
Kari Anne could not tell the truth if was written on her forehead in 2″ letters. How evasive can one get? If the show wanted drama they got it. She has ruined my (and other’s) enjoyment in watching the show. I can only imagine how much she has ruined for the other participants. This is a change of pace compared to “Celebrity Rehab” – I do miss that show.
Jennifer, I think you missed the point. I saw the show last night and realized that the majority of the people were abused as children and that led to the behavior they are now trying to change. I think it’s brave of them to talk about it and maybe it will help others who suffered the same kind of experiences when they were vulnerable, innocent children.
Personally I found the episode extremely disturbing for entirely other reasons. I was sexually abused as a small child, beginning when I was about three, by my grandfather when he would babysit me. I always felt I could not tell anyone about it because it would hurt my mom and my grandmother, who have now passed away. I have carried so much guilt and shame for so many years because I loved him so very much and when I grew old enough to reject his “advances” he then no longer loved me back. My biological dad died when I was six. I have had problems with relationships ever since. I have been married and divorced twice. The first was an abusive relationship. The second was to an alcoholic addict. I am now over 50 and living alone and trying to get my life together. When I saw the show I burst into tears watching Amber. With each plate she threw, I cried and wanted to know why my mother didn’t protect me. I wanted to know why my grandfather did that to me? How he could be so twisted to do that to a little girl? What did I do to deserve that? Why did he choose me to damage instead of my cousins or my sister? Why was I such trash that I was expendable? I hate the fact that he made me feel that I had to lie to the very people I loved the most for the rest of my life! Most of all, he has made me carry a lie about myself. Thank you Dr Drew for this show. I didn’t realize how much baggage I was still carrying over this. Jennifer…this show is so much more than you are seeing.
I need to simply acknowledge this show and the courage to bring some of these issues to light. I was molested as a child in a situation not nearly as deadly as most but I notice that over that last 15 years, my life has been affected tremendously. My peception of sex…a compartmentalization, really, in some respects, has been a burden and a haunting and truly this show is helping me to address some of my issues that still frighten the hell out of me. Thank you.
Cell phone lookup services are technologically advanced which allows individuals what time use up them by means of inputting the number into the search box. When the number is inputted all the one needs that act is click “search” and the request is granted access in addition to the system spirit retrieve the number as of the private cell phone carrier’s directory.