codependent or not?

Old 11-09-2012, 10:37 AM
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codependent or not?

Another thought came to my mind today... how do you distinguish between being co-dependent or not???
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Old 11-09-2012, 10:59 AM
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Codependency (or codependence, interdependency ) is defined as a psychological condition or a relationship in which a person is controlled or manipulated by another who is affected with a pathological condition (as in an addiction to alcohol or heroin); and in broader terms, it refers to the dependence on the needs of or control of another.[1] It also often involves placing a lower priority on one's own needs, while being excessively preoccupied with the needs of others.[2] Codependency can occur in any type of relationship, including family, work, friendship, and also romantic, peer or community relationships.[2] Codependency may also be characterized by denial, low self-esteem, excessive compliance, or control patterns.[2] Narcissists are considered to be natural magnets for the codependent.
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Old 11-09-2012, 01:16 PM
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Take some time to read cynical one's blogs and the stickeys. Codependent No More by Melodie Beattie is a good starting point.
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My definition my my codependency is that it is a disease of ego, my ego.

The more I obsessed about and tried to fix my daughter the more my own emotional wellbeing became dependent on what she did or not. Absolute insanity.
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