NEW YORK – September 10, 2026 – Board-certified clinical psychiatrist and addiction specialist Dr. Tamir S. Aldad announces the release of his new book, “Too Close for Comfort: Coping With a Dependent Loved One,” with a foreword by Howie Mandel.
Drawing on years of clinical experience, “Too Close for Comfort” challenges conventional wisdom about codependency and introduces readers to a frequently overlooked relationship dynamic: what happens when one person’s emotional survival gradually becomes another person’s responsibility.
Rather than focusing on blame, Dr. Aldad offers a compassionate, evidence-informed framework for understanding relationships affected by Dependent Personality Disorder and severe dependency traits. Through real-world clinical stories, neuroscience, and practical exercises, the book teaches readers how to set healthy boundaries while preserving empathy—and without sacrificing themselves in the process.
“Many people believe they’re failing because they can’t keep up with the endless emotional demands of someone they love,” said Dr. Aldad. “In reality, they’re often caught in a relationship system that quietly transforms caring into carrying. My goal is to give people language for what they’re experiencing and a practical roadmap for changing it.”
Unlike traditional books centered on codependency, “Too Close for Comfort” argues that many relationships are not defined by mutual dysfunction but by an unequal transfer of emotional responsibility. Dr. Aldad introduces readers to what he calls the Rescue-Relief-Resentment-Reset Loop—a cycle that reinforces dependence while slowly exhausting the caregiver.
Throughout the book, readers learn how to:
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Recognize the hidden signs of unhealthy emotional dependence.
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Understand why reassurance often makes dependency worse instead of better.
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Set boundaries without overwhelming guilt.
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Replace rescuing behaviors with coaching that promotes independence.
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Protect their own mental health while maintaining compassion for loved ones.
The book also addresses a growing but underrecognized public health issue affecting spouses, adult children, parents, siblings, and caregivers whose own lives have gradually become consumed by managing another person’s anxiety, decisions, and emotional regulation.
As CEO of Mindful Care, Dr. Aldad has spent his career expanding access to psychiatric care and helping patients and families navigate complex mental health conditions. “Too Close for Comfort” extends that mission beyond the clinic by giving readers practical tools they can apply immediately.
“This isn’t a book about abandoning people,” Dr. Aldad said. “It’s about discovering that healthy love includes boundaries—and that sometimes the most compassionate thing you can do is stop carrying a burden that was never yours to bear.”
“Too Close for Comfort” (ISBN: 9781970844962) can be purchased through retailers worldwide, including Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The paperback retails for $24.99, and the ebook retails for $5.99. Review copies and interviews with the author are available upon request. Learn more at tamiraldadmd.com.
About Dr. Tamir S. Aldad
Dr. Tamir Aldad is a board-certified clinical psychiatrist. As the Founder and CEO of Mindful Care, Dr. Aldad pioneered the nation’s first same-day mental health and addiction treatment urgent care model, expanding access to care across multiple states including NY, IL, FL, CT, NJ, and MI. Under his leadership, Mindful Care has grown into a multi-state network, serving thousands of patients with integrated psychiatric, addiction, and therapy services.
Dr. Aldad earned his Doctor of Medicine, graduating summa cum laude from the American University of Antigua School of Medicine, with additional visiting student training at Yale University School of Medicine in the Departments of Urogynecology, Family Planning, and Pathology. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he was a winner of both the New Venture Challenge and Global New Venture Challenge competitions. His undergraduate studies were completed at The George Washington University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs with a minor in Judaic Studies and Premedical Sciences.
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