Ich will mein Leben zurück!

Suffering from the addiction of someone close to you can make you ill and depressed. The book by the experienced addiction expert Jens Flassbeck helps to recognize one's own co-dependent entanglement and to free oneself from it. Close relatives of an addicted person experience a rollercoaster of emotions every day: shame, powerlessness, anger and disappointment, but at the same time always concern for the addicted partner or parent and hope for a turnaround. But exhaustion in the service of the addict is usually in vain. This book helps affected relatives to find a healthy distance and find themselves again. - With information on the dynamics of addiction - Clarification: How and when does co-dependence arise - Self-testing: How Entangled Am I? - Ways out of co-dependence: protecting yourself, learning to set yourself apart and rediscovering your own life. The numerous subjects.