Codependency

Question 1

What creates codependency

Answer 1

Person in a dysfunctional one-sided relationship
One person relies on other for emotional and self esteem needs
Relationship enables one party to maintain irresponsible addictive or underachieving behavior

Co dependent is the one supporting the other

Question 2

Symptoms of codependency

Answer 2

Low self- esteem
People pleasing
Poor boundaries. Weak or rigid- feel responsible for others feelings and problems
Reactivity- react to everyone’s thoughts and feelings. Defensive
Caretaking- give up self
Control- feels safe limits risk taking ask others to act so we feel safe

Question 3

More symptoms

Answer 3

Dysfunctional communication

Obsessions
Dependency 
denial 
Problem with intimacy
Painful emotions

Question 4

Treatment

Answer 4

Get guidance/ support
Counseling, 12 step
Develop assertiveness and self esteem