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...

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Is this a memory problem or codependency issue??

fghi
fghi
I am a codependent. Recently I find that I don't acknowledge my suffering. Whenever I am sick,it is like someone else has to remind me that I am sick. I recently went through postpartum depression and I did not care to be mindful of my condition.It is like I forget after the initial day.
This has happened to me my whole life which usually makes the condition worse and someone finally has to notice and advice me to take rest.

I can't put my finger on why I'm acting like this ??
RossHomes
RossHomes
Have you read any books on codependency ? ( If not , Codependent No More by Melodie Beattie is a very popular one .) As codependents we tend to neglect ourselves .(martyrs)
Also attending CoDa groups can help alot. Both things can bring positive changes in your life. It's very important for us to learn how to take care of ourselves mentally , physically and any other way . I have to redirect myself when I catch myself not taking care of me. I am the better for it .
Good luck on your quest to be well...
codependentcrazy
codependentcrazy
I was verbally abused and told that my perceptions and thoughts were WRONG or UNCHRISTIAN.......I had to adopt my Mother's way of seeing the world and functioning........she had Borderline Personality Disorder. The end result was I completely disassociated from my feelings, because they were either not allowed or were condemned. I am still trying to reconnect with what I am feeling at any given time, in any given situation. Co-dependency was survival for me as a child. You can learn to reconnect with what you are feeling, and what your needs are, but it will take time. Make yourself more of a priority and pay attention to your needs. Best of luck. Co-dependent Crazy (no more)