Codependency Support Group
Codependency is defined as someone who exhibits too much, and often inappropriate, caring for another person's struggles. A codependent person may try to change, or feel shame about their most private thoughts and feelings if they conflict with the other person's struggles. If you are on a journey towards self-love, this support group is for you. Join us and find others...
I am here new. At first I wondered really what codependency was and if it was something that I suffered from.
As I read some posts, I realized that actually in fact, I feel that I do suffer fro codependency.
Growing up, my mother left when I was real young. I was 4... my dad raised my sister and I. I have been in a series of bad relationships, abusive ones at that, and I stick around b/c I hate being alone. I take everything so personally, and I try to make everyone happy, so nobody will "leave" me.
I am currently in a bad relationship right now, basically he is mentally damaging me. I'm not happy with him, and I know I'll be better off, but for some odd reason, I can not make myself leave him. I want to, but its hard to find the strength. Would this be considered codependency?
How you cope with it? How do you recgonize it?
As I read some posts, I realized that actually in fact, I feel that I do suffer fro codependency.
Growing up, my mother left when I was real young. I was 4... my dad raised my sister and I. I have been in a series of bad relationships, abusive ones at that, and I stick around b/c I hate being alone. I take everything so personally, and I try to make everyone happy, so nobody will "leave" me.
I am currently in a bad relationship right now, basically he is mentally damaging me. I'm not happy with him, and I know I'll be better off, but for some odd reason, I can not make myself leave him. I want to, but its hard to find the strength. Would this be considered codependency?
How you cope with it? How do you recgonize it?
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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
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In my experience, you deal with it like you would any addiction. Get a 12 step program and start in. You might like to read, Codependent No More.