Anxiety and Family Addiction Recovery

​Anxiety plays a significant role in the dynamics of family addiction recovery. The unpredictable nature of addiction often leaves family members in a constant state of worry, anticipating the next crisis or relapse. This heightened state of anxiety can strain relationships, hinder effective communication, and even impact the physical and mental/emotional well-being of family members. Recognizing and addressing anxiety is crucial in the recovery process. By understanding its origins and manifestations, families can employ coping strategies, seek professional help, and create a supportive environment. Addressing anxiety not only alleviates individual distress but also fosters a more conducive atmosphere for collective healing and growth in the journey of recovery.

You don't need a book to tell you this much: Sometimes things fall apart, crack open, and miss the mark. You can plan and strategize and keep your eye on the horizon, watching for trouble. And nothing you can do will protect you from the fact that things might, when you least expect it, go terribly, horribly wrong. If you're anxious about this, it's not like you don't have a reason. If you're very anxious about this, you're certainly not alone. In fact, even if your whole life feels like it's about anxiety, your story is a lot more common that you might imagine.
​
If you could just get your anxiety to go away, you could get on with the business of living your life, right? Well, maybe — or maybe not. Does anxiety need to go away in order for you to live your life fully, vitally, with richness and purpose?

by Kelly G. Wilson PhD (Author), Troy DuFrene