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Mike_25
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Caring for an addict ain't easy. Need all the help and support you can get. Here some recommendations to get you through:
Books:
• Codependent's User Manual by Melody Beattie. Gives you strategies and an actual 12-step program for finding your own recovery from being in a relationship with an addict. Learn boundaries while still expressing you care.
• The Power of Acting Ugly by Shelly Olsson. Uses stories and meditations to help you understand co-dependence then detach and start living for yourself again. The grieving process for that "perfect family" you always wanted.
• Gambling Addiction Help by Jeffrey L. Derevensky. This one discusses the issue itself, symptoms to watch for, options for getting treatment and staying on the right path. Written by a pro so you know the advice coming from evidence, not opinion.
• Children of Alcoholics by Janet Geringer Woititz. Though about alcoholic parents, the struggles and insights apply. How to make your own health the priority when an addicted loved one's in the picture. break the cycle of dysfunction for good.
• Where to Turn by Dave Heath. Personal stories of healing from those impacted by all types of addiction, abuse and the troubles that come with them. Help for relationships including romantic partners, kids, parents, siblings - anybody suffering because of another's issues.
Online groups:
• Narcotics Anonymous - www.na.org. Huge network of free support groups and resources for recovery from all addictions. Meetings, sponsors, events and more for connection and help staying on the straight and narrow.
• Gamblers Anonymous - www.gamblersanonymous.org. Fellowship of people sharing stories, strength and hope for overcoming a gambling addiction and living life on your own terms again.
• Online Therapy Groups - Group forums, private groups and 1-on-1 online therapy for issues like co-dependence, relationships with addicts and codependency. Searchable database of options specific to your needs.
• Families Anonymous - fa.org. Support groups for families of addicts, including those dealing with gambling addicts and relationships marked by co-addiction or abuse. Meetings online and in-person to navigate the chaos together with a program for developing your own health, set boundaries and build new foundations.
• Rescue and Restore Ministry - rescueandrestore.org. Faith-based online community for healing from all manners of hurt, including addiction, abuse and trauma. Message boards, chatrooms, file sharing and advice on walkin' with your God through whatever valley you find yourself in.
• Counseling Online - counselingonline.com. Huge directory of resources for improving and understanding your mental health. Support groups, counselors, therapists, worksheets, assessments - options for navigating life's difficulties and relationships. Filter by topic to find community and professional support catered to your precise needs.
As always, letting me know if there's any other way I can recommend or clarify resources to support you through caring for an addict. You ain't alone. Keep putting one foot in front of the other, accept help when offered and work on your own well-being each and every day. Brighter days ahead!
Books:
• Codependent's User Manual by Melody Beattie. Gives you strategies and an actual 12-step program for finding your own recovery from being in a relationship with an addict. Learn boundaries while still expressing you care.
• The Power of Acting Ugly by Shelly Olsson. Uses stories and meditations to help you understand co-dependence then detach and start living for yourself again. The grieving process for that "perfect family" you always wanted.
• Gambling Addiction Help by Jeffrey L. Derevensky. This one discusses the issue itself, symptoms to watch for, options for getting treatment and staying on the right path. Written by a pro so you know the advice coming from evidence, not opinion.
• Children of Alcoholics by Janet Geringer Woititz. Though about alcoholic parents, the struggles and insights apply. How to make your own health the priority when an addicted loved one's in the picture. break the cycle of dysfunction for good.
• Where to Turn by Dave Heath. Personal stories of healing from those impacted by all types of addiction, abuse and the troubles that come with them. Help for relationships including romantic partners, kids, parents, siblings - anybody suffering because of another's issues.
Online groups:
• Narcotics Anonymous - www.na.org. Huge network of free support groups and resources for recovery from all addictions. Meetings, sponsors, events and more for connection and help staying on the straight and narrow.
• Gamblers Anonymous - www.gamblersanonymous.org. Fellowship of people sharing stories, strength and hope for overcoming a gambling addiction and living life on your own terms again.
• Online Therapy Groups - Group forums, private groups and 1-on-1 online therapy for issues like co-dependence, relationships with addicts and codependency. Searchable database of options specific to your needs.
• Families Anonymous - fa.org. Support groups for families of addicts, including those dealing with gambling addicts and relationships marked by co-addiction or abuse. Meetings online and in-person to navigate the chaos together with a program for developing your own health, set boundaries and build new foundations.
• Rescue and Restore Ministry - rescueandrestore.org. Faith-based online community for healing from all manners of hurt, including addiction, abuse and trauma. Message boards, chatrooms, file sharing and advice on walkin' with your God through whatever valley you find yourself in.
• Counseling Online - counselingonline.com. Huge directory of resources for improving and understanding your mental health. Support groups, counselors, therapists, worksheets, assessments - options for navigating life's difficulties and relationships. Filter by topic to find community and professional support catered to your precise needs.
As always, letting me know if there's any other way I can recommend or clarify resources to support you through caring for an addict. You ain't alone. Keep putting one foot in front of the other, accept help when offered and work on your own well-being each and every day. Brighter days ahead!