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Codependency is defined as a Relationship Addiction. It is a learned behavior due to a person’s environment.
This addiction is passed on from generation to generation due to modeled behavior. The Codependency takes on the form of a “caretaker” and quickly
becomes the reason the person is unable to have healthy relationships.

The person with the Codependency looks for things outside of themselves to feel better. They have an incredible need to control others and are continually angered with very little provocation. This addiction takes its toll on everyone around the codependent person .It can ruin relationships with one’s spouse, children, siblings, friends, and others.

 
 
 
 
 

3 Symptoms of Codependency Addiction
1. Low Self-esteem
2 Difficulty Making Decisions
3. Need to control others

3 Possible Remedies

 1. Individual Therapy requiring the person to revisit their childhood, where the addiction
     often begins
2. Experiential Group Therapy
3. Behavior Modification
 


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co dependent              Reply to this Comment
Have you gave it a thought that maybe the alcohol is the problem and not your relationship, what would your relationship look like if both of you guys stood abstinence of alcohol? Try to stop drinking and if you can't on your own seek treatment. Practice communication skills and stop saying hurtful things to each other when you guys come to dissagreements.


Codependency/Relationship Addiction.              Reply to this Comment
I would love to share my educational blog with everyone. It speaks of topics like heartbreak, codependency, love addiction, romance, acoa, alanon, coda, and grief. It's more or less focused on unhealthy relationships and the journey of working through those relationships. Feel free to check it out and contact me: www.Not2bforgot10.wordpress.com/ Thanks!


Don't loose hope              Reply to this Comment
My husband and I once had a very codependent relationship as well I reccommend the book "codependent no more" it helped me tremendously, I learned how to express myself and my independence without trying to control or change him.....he had his own problems with codependece but followed suit once I started setting personal boundaries he never read the book but I found through my understanding of the cycle and my dedication to put into action the suggestions to break the cycle listed in the book he learned quite a bit as well. We are happily married now and though there are moments I see the opportunity to fall back into the cycle we have both been able to recognize and avoid the behavior,there have been times one or the other of us has started to fall back into the cycle and the other notices it and stops the cycle we help each other realize it can be a team effort and the cycle can be broken the only requirement is you BOTH have to want to change yourselves NOT each other


Don't loose hope              Reply to this Comment
My husband and I once had a very codependent relationship as well I reccommend the book "codependent no more" it helped me tremendously, I learned how to express myself and my independence without trying to control or change him.....he had his own problems with codependece but followed suit once I started setting personal boundaries he never read the book but I found through my understanding of the cycle and my dedication to put into action the suggestions to break the cycle listed in the book he learned quite a bit as well. We are happily married now and though there are moments I see the opportunity to fall back into the cycle we have both been able to recognize and avoid the behavior,there have been times one or the other of us has started to fall back into the cycle and the other notices it and stops the cycle we help each other realize it can be a team effort and the cycle can be broken the only requirement is you BOTH have to want to change yourselves NOT each other


FOR MY RECOVERY FOR LOVE ADDICTION CODEPENDENCY              Reply to this Comment
I was recommended this website with a Special focus on helping Love Addicts and Codependents Heal and recover from unhealthy love patterns- I would suggest anyone use it and read the specailists articles and books! www.loveaddictionhelp.com


same thing              Reply to this Comment
I dont what to do with it my wife has the same problem.. i have tried to everthing i can it has consomed my life its all i think about... i have thriend her i would leave if it happend again and i did not do it...why do ikeep puting myself throw this can u help with ideas...i cant seem to do anything right...a two weeks ago i moved out and all i do is talk to her still if i go out to do anything she get mad..how do you learn to take time for yourself when all u care about is your partenr



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