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Codependency is a dysfunctional relationship dynamic in which one person sacrifices their needs and well-being for the other. This bond can occur between romantic partners, family members or friends and may contain an element of physical, sexual or emotional abuse
Triggers - The Causes
- Caregiver(s) ignore a child's needs to focus on their own
- Caregiver has a personality disorder
- Controlling or overprotective caregiver(s) that doesn't allow a child to learn safe limits and boundary-setting
- Fear of abandonment due to one or both parents leaving
- Physical, emotional or sexual abuse
Symptoms - What it looks like
- Deep need for approval from others
- Self-worth depends on others’ opinions of you
- Overburdening yourself to earn praise from a loved one or to help them
- Tendency to take blame or apologize to keep the peace
- Tendency to avoid conflict Pattern of ignoring / minimizing your own needs and desires
- Habit of managing loved ones and taking decisions for them
- Guilt / anxiety when doing something for yourself
- Doing things you don’t want to in order to please others
- Overwhelming fear of abandonment / rejection
- Excessive concern about a loved one’s behavior / habits
- Maintaining relationships that leave you unfulfilled
Treatment - The way to healing
- Setting and maintaining healthy boundaries
- Validating and protecting your own emotions
- Making your own decisions
- Individual or group therapy
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