This is a psychological condition that occurs when you depend on another human being for your sense of emotional well-being.
In a codependent scenario, you have farmed out your sense of identity to another person and your ability to love and accept yourself just as you are along with your sense of worth and the desire to set healthy boundaries is expansively compromised.
Rather than saying, "Happiness arises when we spend time together...I appreciate the person you are and the person I am," a person who is experiencing codependency may say, "You make me happy, without you in my life I wouldn't be able to survive."
Recovering from codependency involves setting boundaries, practicing self-care, seeking therapy or support groups, and working on building self-esteem and self-reliance. It's important to identify and address the root causes of the codependency, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and prioritize your own well-being. Healing from codependency is a process that takes time, effort, and self-awareness.
William E. Thornton has written: 'Codependency, sexuality, and depression' -- subject(s): Codependency, Mental Depression, Sex
Overhead Codependency
Codependency is a condition in which a family member or friend sacrifices his/her needs to meet the needs of an addict, And Enabling is someone helping an addict avoid negative consequences of his/her behavior
A common trait of codependency is difficulty setting boundaries, often resulting in an excessive focus on others' needs and neglecting one's own well-being.
Gail Andersen Newbold has written: 'On new wings' -- subject(s): Christianity, Codependency, Conduct of life, Mormon women, Religious aspects of Codependency, Religious life, Women
Codependency.
The common treatment for codependency is therapy and support group. One can find more information about the 12 step program from the following sources: Homestead Schools, Good Therapy, Recovery Connection, to name a few.
Codependency and enabling are closely related concepts often seen in dysfunctional relationships. Codependency involves an excessive reliance on another person for self-worth and identity, while enabling involves supporting or allowing unhealthy behaviors in another person. In many cases, codependent individuals may enable the behaviors of their partner or loved ones as a way to maintain the relationship dynamic.
You need to learn to love yourself first! Go to the library, many books out there on how to break the cycle!
Hmm; Codependency is prevalent in developed countries, I would suspect that.
Francis Kelly Nemeck has written: 'O Blessed night!' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, Catholic Church.., Codependency, Doctrines, Purgative way to perfection, Religious aspects of Codependency, Religious aspects of Substance abuse, Religious aspects of Suffering, Spirituality, Substance abuse, Suffering 'Receptivity'