The book, "Untangled: Understanding and Overcoming Codependency" by Manish Powar, offers a comprehensive exploration of codependency. It begins by defining codependency historically and psychologically, detailing its prevalence in modern relationships. The text then outlines emotional and behavioral symptoms, examining their impact on personal identity, before investigating the roots of codependency in family dynamics, trauma, and societal factors. Subsequent chapters discuss codependency in romantic and family relationships, its intersection with addiction, and its effects on mental health, particularly anxiety and depression. Finally, the document presents communication strategies, therapeutic approaches, and long-term recovery plans, emphasizing self-reflection, community support, and the journey toward independence.
