emilywtf Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Can anyone give me an idea of that the signs of codependency are? My therapist and I were discussing my marriage and he said that I am co-dependent. This declaration came after telling him how I am having trouble adjusting to not being near him like I used to be. If he is not here I can't sleep, the smell of him just made me feel happy and peaceful. Certain things are just not... Just not fun without him (TV shows, games, going places). I have zero desire to see a movie without him. He says these are all signs of a codependent relationship. What do you guys think? I am not entirely sure I feel like his definition is correct. Link to post Share on other sites
Balzac Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Google is your friend. Link to post Share on other sites
Author emilywtf Posted December 9, 2012 Author Share Posted December 9, 2012 Fine, can anyone give me their personal experiences with co-dependency and what it means to them? The definition in the DSM-IV and Google do not jive with what my therapist said, at least in my mind. Link to post Share on other sites
Balzac Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 (edited) IF you are a typical patient in therapy, you heard what you wanted to, what you could accept at that moment. I encourage you to gain knowledge about codependent relationships, reflect on your feelings&actions and apply the traits. In the early stages of therapy it's confusing to embrace all of what a therapist is attempting to get you to identify. This is about your personal boundaries. Your ability to operate as a happy, self confident, independent adult. Edited December 9, 2012 by Balzac You'll get there! Link to post Share on other sites
Balzac Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Low Self-Esteem People-Pleasing Poor Boundaries Reactivity Caretaking Control Dysfunctional Communication Obsessions Dependency Denial Problems with Intimacy Painful Emotions Link to post Share on other sites
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