PATHOS

PATHOS is a brief sexual addiction screening questionnaire developed by Dr. Patrick Carnes.

Preoccupied: Do you often find yourself preoccupied with sexual thoughts?

Ashamed: Do you hide some of your sexual behavior from others?

Treatment: ​Have you ever sought help for sexual behavior you did not like?

H​urt others: Has anyone been hurt emotionally because of your sexual behavior?

Out of control:​ Do you feel controlled by your sexual desire?

Sad: When you have sex, do you feel depressed afterwards?

If you answer “Yes” to 3 or more of these questions, it is recommended you speak with a trained sex addiction therapist to explore your responses.