Codependency

Codependency

Codependency is characterized by a dysfunctional and often one-sided relationship, in which one partner relies on the other for meeting all of their emotional needs. It is an emotional condition that impacts a person’s ability to have a healthy relationship. Codependency is often rooted in a person’s childhood or learning these behaviours from other family members. 

Symptoms of a codependency can include: 
  • Low self-esteem
  • People-pleasing 
  • Blurred or weak boundaries
  • Exaggerated sense of responsibility for the actions of others  
  • Being reactive 
  • Caretaking or putting others needs ahead of your own 
  • Having an unhealthy dependence on relationships 
  • Needing to control others 
  • Dysfunctional communication 
  • Being obsessive 
  • Dependency, or fear of being rejected or abandoned 
  • Denial of any problems in the relationship 
  • Difficulty with intimacy and vulnerability 
  • An extreme need for approval or recognition 
  • Experiencing anxiety, anger, depression, and hopelessness 

    How is codependency treated? 


    Treatment for codependency often includes exploring an individual's childhood to address early beliefs that may be contributing to their current behaviors. Additionally,         cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can help individuals to challenge destructive beliefs and improve self-esteem.


    If you or someone you know is struggling with codependency, contact us to see how we can help.


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