Old 03-05-2018, 06:07 PM
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Troubledone
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Oh yes.

I'll bet if we took a poll of how many times anyone on this site has experienced this, there would be so much traffic on the site it would collapse under the weight.

In my experience, the addict is consciously or unconsciously thinking... - I want you to do everything for me while I do whatever I please, no matter how hurtful or destructive, and if you criticize me or set boundaries, then I'll accuse you of being controlling because we addicts know that you codependents can't stand to be criticized and then you'll think you've hurt me, feel guilty and go back to allowing me to manipulate you.

It's called the drama triangle and you can google it.

That is the crazy train.
Good Luck!
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