Protecting your own wellbeing
You are allowed to need help too.
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Your health matters
Living with someone else's addiction can lead to anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and isolation. Caring for yourself isn't selfish — it's what makes it possible to keep going and to make clear decisions.
Where to find support
- Family groups: Al-Anon, Alateen, Nar-Anon, Gam-Anon, SMART Recovery Family & Friends
- Your own therapist or doctor
- Trusted friends who can listen without judgment
- 988 if you are in emotional distress
Editorial draft — awaiting qualified clinical review
This page was researched and written by the GAREP editorial process with AI assistance and checked against the sources listed. It has not yet been reviewed by a licensed clinician. Use it to understand and prepare, not to make medical decisions on your own.
GAREP Editorial (AI-assisted draft)
Written to be useful in any country. Services and medication availability differ by country.
- Published
- October 17, 2026
- Updated
- October 17, 2026