Codependent behavior refers to a situation where someone depends too much on another person for their emotional well-being. They may constantly try to please or control the other person, neglecting their own needs and feeling responsible for their happiness.
Full definition
We need to collectively acknowledge our globally
codependent behavior in causing climate change, as well as over-consumption of natural resources.
The best way to break free
of codependent behavior is to have a support system outside of your relationship, whether that's friends, family or a counselor.
Codependent behavior enables negative traits in one another, such as the support of addictive behaviors, irresponsibility or mental illness.
It definitely helps the relationship when the addict is being faithful and the co-addict is addressing his or her
own codependent behaviors.
Inside, you'll learn the importance of setting healthy boundaries,
limiting codependent behaviors, and why taking over roles that make your partner anxious — such as answering the phone, driving, or doing the grocery shopping because your partner feels too anxious to be in public — can be extremely damaging for the both of you.
A therapist is trained to
recognize codependent behavior and, more importantly, to help the patient recognize and alter those behaviors in order to develop healthy boundaries and relationships.
My specialities include: Individual, Family, and Group Counseling, Positive Discipline for the Spirited Child, Conflict Mediation Skills, Raising Self - Esteem in School Age Children, Reducing Anxiety in School Aged Children, Divorce and Separation Counseling,
Codependent Behaviors, and School Problems.