There are many different types of relationships. Codependent ones are recognized as dysfunctional. This is because they include a person who support or enables the addiction, poor mental health, underachievement, immaturity or irresponsibility of another individual. A major sign of codependency is excessive reliance on others for approval and identity.
This concept is thought to have come from Alcoholics Anonymous. During the AA process, it is often discovered that issues are not just those of the addict but also their friends and family members. The co-dependent ideology ties into old psychoanalytic theory that passive dependent personalities will attach to those with strong personalities. Dependency is used often in psychology literature.
There are different behaviors and symptoms associated with this. Because it has a grassroots origin, the main definition for this is excepted to vary depending on the source. It can generally be described as situational and subclinical, or episodic behavior that is like that of dependent personality disorders.
Broadly speaking, a co-dependent is one who is unable to function from her or his own self. The behaviors and thinking of those persons is organized around that of another person, substance or process. People who are addicted to drugs, sex, gambling or other things might therefore be considered codependent. A raw definition of it suggests that a person must be psychologically or physically addicted and the other person is psychologically dependent on the behavior. Sometimes people use the terminology dysfunctional family rather than attaching co-dependent to classify the disease.
Showing feelings or behaviors that are caring does not make a person fall under this category. The term is mostly reserved for those who display an excessive amount of caring that becomes unhealthy. Healthy caregiving, and even empathy, are done by consciously, by choice. Co-dependents are different because most of their actions are done on impulse and without real consideration for possible consequences and sacrifices that are being made.
Some professionals, including scholars and treatment providers, suggest that this behavior is an act of over-responsibility. This is what takes place when positive actions go awry. It is important that in relationships there is a balance between responsibility to self and responsibility to others.
This has been considered a disease in which sufferers have lost themselves. This is because in most of these cases, people will put less priority on their personal needs and become preoccupied with the needs of other people. Co-dependent relationships are expected to involve problems of intimacy, control, high reactivity, dependency, denial, and boundaries and dysfunctional communication. Usually there is some imbalance present in which one person is in control or abusive, or supports or enables the bad actions of the other.
Co-dependents usually have symptoms such as: intense and unstable interpersonal relationships, denial, dishonesty, overwhelming need to be accepted, external referencing and low-self worth. They might be incapable of being alone, have chronic boredom or emptiness, subordinate their needs for those of others, and seek constant affection. This kind of behavior can occur in any type of relationship, including romantic, work, family, friend, community or peer. People who recognize these dysfunctional situations should get professional help as soon as possible.
This concept is thought to have come from Alcoholics Anonymous. During the AA process, it is often discovered that issues are not just those of the addict but also their friends and family members. The co-dependent ideology ties into old psychoanalytic theory that passive dependent personalities will attach to those with strong personalities. Dependency is used often in psychology literature.
There are different behaviors and symptoms associated with this. Because it has a grassroots origin, the main definition for this is excepted to vary depending on the source. It can generally be described as situational and subclinical, or episodic behavior that is like that of dependent personality disorders.
Broadly speaking, a co-dependent is one who is unable to function from her or his own self. The behaviors and thinking of those persons is organized around that of another person, substance or process. People who are addicted to drugs, sex, gambling or other things might therefore be considered codependent. A raw definition of it suggests that a person must be psychologically or physically addicted and the other person is psychologically dependent on the behavior. Sometimes people use the terminology dysfunctional family rather than attaching co-dependent to classify the disease.
Showing feelings or behaviors that are caring does not make a person fall under this category. The term is mostly reserved for those who display an excessive amount of caring that becomes unhealthy. Healthy caregiving, and even empathy, are done by consciously, by choice. Co-dependents are different because most of their actions are done on impulse and without real consideration for possible consequences and sacrifices that are being made.
Some professionals, including scholars and treatment providers, suggest that this behavior is an act of over-responsibility. This is what takes place when positive actions go awry. It is important that in relationships there is a balance between responsibility to self and responsibility to others.
This has been considered a disease in which sufferers have lost themselves. This is because in most of these cases, people will put less priority on their personal needs and become preoccupied with the needs of other people. Co-dependent relationships are expected to involve problems of intimacy, control, high reactivity, dependency, denial, and boundaries and dysfunctional communication. Usually there is some imbalance present in which one person is in control or abusive, or supports or enables the bad actions of the other.
Co-dependents usually have symptoms such as: intense and unstable interpersonal relationships, denial, dishonesty, overwhelming need to be accepted, external referencing and low-self worth. They might be incapable of being alone, have chronic boredom or emptiness, subordinate their needs for those of others, and seek constant affection. This kind of behavior can occur in any type of relationship, including romantic, work, family, friend, community or peer. People who recognize these dysfunctional situations should get professional help as soon as possible.
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