Codependency

In this episode, Brian and Lee talk about codependency in relationships, addiction, and so much more. As Lee said in this episode, we left some resources for codependency and definitions of codependency in this description. Serenity Prayer God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference. 20 Signs Of Codependency What does codependency actually look like? Some of the things that have been found to correlate with codependency include (Marks et al., 2012): Low self-esteem; Low levels of narcissism; Familial dysfunction; Depression; Anxiety; Stress; Low emotional expressivity. Other signs of codependency include (Lancer, 2016; Mental Health America, n.d.): Having a hard time saying no; Having poor boundaries; Showing emotional reactivity; Feeling compelled to take care of people; Having a need for control, especially over others; Having trouble communicating honestly; Fixating on mistakes; Feeling a need to be liked by everyone; Feeling a need to always be in a relationship; Denying one’s own needs, thoughts, and feelings; Having intimacy issues; Confusing love and pity; Displaying fear of abandonment. CoDA.org Co-Dependents AnonymousWORLD