Counsellor/Therapist, addiction and mental Health , psychosocial intervention , anxiety and stress management
The main sign of codependency is consistently elevating the needs of others above your own. Other signs include controlling behaviors, self-sacrifice, and fear of rejection. But these aren’t the only ones. We help with emphasizing that the importance is to seak self love and self care above all and see self value.
Oh boy... I know this is a tough one.
What does Co-dependency actually look like?
These are 20 signs of Co-dependency...
Do you have...
Depression?
Anxiety?
Stress?
Low self-esteem?
Low levels of narcissism?
Familial dysfunction?
Low emotional expressivity?
These are some of the things (Marks et al., 2012) found to correlate with codependency.
According to Lancer, 2016; Mental Health America other signs of Co-dependency may also include:
Having poor boundaries;
Having a hard time saying no;
Having trouble communicating honestly;
Showing emotional reactivity;
Having a need for control, especially over others;
Feeling compelled to take care of people;
Feeling a need to be liked by everyone;
Feeling a need to always be in a relationship;
Fixating on mistakes;
Denying one’s own needs, thoughts, and feelings;
Having intimacy issues;
Confusing love and pity;
Displaying fear of abandonment.
If that's you or your partner I recommend couples therapy!
As a highly skilled counselor specializing in codependency, I provide comprehensive support to individuals seeking to break free from unhealthy relationship patterns. Through a nuanced understanding of the underlying dynamics, I guide clients towards establishing healthy boundaries, fostering self-empowerment, and cultivating fulfilling and balanced connections.
Our codependency therapy helps individuals break the cycle of unhealthy relationship patterns and develop healthier, more balanced interactions. We provide psychoeducation, boundary-setting techniques, and self-esteem building exercises to foster independence and emotional well-being. Our goal is to empower individuals to create fulfilling relationships based on mutual respect and support.