sorry I do not have an answer, but will very appreciate to know what is codependency??

yes it will help a ton if you address the codependancy. i am surprised that wasn't focused on first actually.

Correct me if im wrong,
codependency isn't that where you feel the need to always be in a relationship, you fear being alone or something like that.

I'm sure if you addressed your depression your codependency might get a little easier because you'd feel a bit better in yourself and not feel the need to have someone 24/7, well i'm guessing anyway.

*Hugs* must be difficult, but i'm here if you need to talk.

Yep - my therapist focuses a lot on my codependency as that is a major factor in my depression. It's good that you've recognized this.

FIRST YOU HAVE TO HELP YOURSELF AND KNOW THAT ARE YOU ARE OK. THEN YOU WON'T HAVE TO BE CO-DEPENDENT ANYMORE. TALK TO YOUR COUNSELOR ABOUT THAT RIGHT AWAY.

Here is one definition I found. It, like so many other mental health terms, has many definitions depending on who uses it and in what context.

Codependencysuffering and/or dysfunction that is associ-ated with or results from focusing on the needs and behavior of others. A constellation of responses by significant others, particularly family, to being involved with the dependent.

Codependency =Caretaking, someone who feels responible for others their feelings, thoughts, actions, needs choices.feels sad because they spend thier whole lives giving to other and not being given back.

Codependency=emotional, psychological and behaviorial condition that develops as a result of an persons prolonged exposure , and partice of,certain lifestyles, alcholism, addictions just a few.
I'm always taking care of others and worrying about what they think and feel.But I don't allow anyone to give back to me, I don't know how. My Dad was an alcholic I married a alcholic. I've pushed everyone away, some needed to being remove from my life as they encourage my Codependency, with out even knowing it.

I am going to start back in Alanon and get son back in Teen Alanon. I know that they address the issue. I just want to feel happy and loved again, to be able to live life and actually enjoy it.
I've lived a interesting life,but I didn't enjoy it. Now I want to live life and really enjoy it.

My depression and codependency were inter-related. So I would say "yes, i think so". Chicken or the egg - which came first? If you can sort out your codependency issues, your depression may just disappear. Or, maybe you are codependent because you are so depressed. ???

To answer your question - I did. Once I got it in my head the other person was just that - a SEPARATE human, it was easier addressing the depression.

Im not in the right mind set to touch this one.. But good luck with it.. I have been overly co-dependant.. ewwwwwwwwwww I hate it..

I am a counselor myself, and have at one point in my life suffered from Major Depression. I still have some problems with depression. I think most everyone is codependent to some extent. I think group therapy is very effective with that, and in particular self help groups is a good way to address the issues.I also recommend that anyone interested read some literature on the subject. Most families are dysfunctional to some extent. There is a book on Codependency by Melody Beatty I believe, and then any of the books on boundaries might help as well.