# 92 - Am I Overreacting? The Hidden Damage Addiction Causes

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Podcast: [Addiction Makes Three](https://stenobird.com/podcast/addiction-makes-three-6629851)
Published: 2026-05-19T08:22:54+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/addiction-makes-three/episodes/92-am-i-overreacting-the-hidden-damage-addiction-causes
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## Resource

Have you ever asked yourself, "Maybe It’s Me?" One of the hardest parts about loving someone struggling with alcohol or addiction? It’s not always the drinking, the lying, the gambling, or the chaos. It’s what slowly starts happening to you . And loosing your own trust is one of those impacts that is lesser seen and almost never spoken about. But it's impacts are devastating. In this episode, Amanda talks about the hidden emotional toll addiction can have on partners and families - the confusion, hypervigilance, self-doubt, and the slow erosion of self-trust that can happen over time. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking: “Maybe I’m overreacting” “Maybe it’s not actually that bad” “Maybe it’s me” …this episode is for you. Amanda shares: Why addiction-impacted relationships create so much confusion How hypervigilance and overthinking become survival strategies The emotional impact of constantly questioning your reality Why self-trust is often the biggest casualty How survival mode slowly disconnects you from yourself The small ways you can begin rebuilding trust in yourself again This is an honest, compassionate conversation for anyone feeling emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or unsure what’s normal anymore. 💛 You are not crazy. 💛 You are not weak. 💛 And you do not have to carry this alone. Want more support and clarity? The waitlist for your support, Pathway to Wellness is open if you’d like to find out more about Amanda’s group coaching program designed to support partners and families impacted by addiction. Amanda has also opened some private “friendly chat” spaces to talk it through with you and support you to take your next smallest step. 👉 Join the Waitlist for the Pathway to Wellness Program 👉 book in a friendly chat to talk it through Priva…

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