As part of my own recovery when I am triggered I do notes on my phone when I am unable to journal . During my last trigger I also decided to write about codependent beliefs which were causing issues in my life and maybe for you too . These are not as a form of judgement but just acknowledging the issues raised in dysfunctional/abusive families has caused , it was not our fault and change is not easy but it is possible it’s something personal for us all below are the ‘codependent beliefs and behaviours’ I came up with .
I don’t set boundaries because I don’t know how to , I fear rejection abandonment etc also others needs are more important than my own .
I’m responsible for others feelings .
I value others feelings and energy above my own .
I can’t differentiate between guilt and shame .
I’m not in touch with who I am , my values how I feel how to react in my best interests.
I attract emotionally unavailable people in relationships .
I don’t know my rights
I don’t know my needs and wants .
I over react then regret it .
I don’t know what my limits are .
I need validation from others for my feelings and who I am .
I don’t know how to acknowledge my feelings self soothe regulate and act responsibly.
I’m responsible for others feelings actions and emotions and I have power over them .
I have toxic shame for who I am eg my beliefs and feelings about myself are I’m not enough
I need to be perfect I must not have flaws. I’m not attractive etc.
I am unable to communicate clearly and effectively .
I have poor mental boundaries I can’t differentiate between my thoughts values opinions and others .
I can offend others .
I’m a wounded victimised child in need of love validation nurturing protection etc .
I should suppress my anger it’s bad .
I can’t share my own reality or own it il distort it because I was never taught to acknowledge it .
I am resentful from over giving .
This is just a general list I’m sure there’s more behaviours and beliefs to add .
I don’t know how to assert myself .
Set defense mechanisms instead of boundaries .
Others define my worth or value
I don’t set boundaries because I don’t know how to , I fear rejection abandonment etc also others needs are more important than my own .
I’m responsible for others feelings .
I value others feelings and energy above my own .
I can’t differentiate between guilt and shame .
I’m not in touch with who I am , my values how I feel how to react in my best interests.
I attract emotionally unavailable people in relationships .
I don’t know my rights
I don’t know my needs and wants .
I over react then regret it .
I don’t know what my limits are .
I need validation from others for my feelings and who I am .
I don’t know how to acknowledge my feelings self soothe regulate and act responsibly.
I’m responsible for others feelings actions and emotions and I have power over them .
I have toxic shame for who I am eg my beliefs and feelings about myself are I’m not enough
I need to be perfect I must not have flaws. I’m not attractive etc.
I am unable to communicate clearly and effectively .
I have poor mental boundaries I can’t differentiate between my thoughts values opinions and others .
I can offend others .
I’m a wounded victimised child in need of love validation nurturing protection etc .
I should suppress my anger it’s bad .
I can’t share my own reality or own it il distort it because I was never taught to acknowledge it .
I am resentful from over giving .
This is just a general list I’m sure there’s more behaviours and beliefs to add .