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.
Varied behaviors and symptoms can come of this. This is particularly true because of the grassroots beginning of this concept. The definition might be different with every source. Generally speaking, it is recognized as subclinical or situational, or the episodic behavior of a person with dependent personality disorder.
A broad definition would be that a co-dependent person is incapable of functioning on his or her own. Their thinking and actions are organized around a process, substance or other person. People who are addicted to something, whether it be drugs or gambling, might be classified as co-dependent. A rawer definition suggests that a person has to be physically or psychologically addicted and the other individual must be psychologically dependent on the behavior. Some people use the term dysfunctional family instead of co-dependent to classify this disease.
Showing caring behaviors and feelings does not mean one should be considered co-dependent. In fact, this term is only assigned when a person becomes excessive to a point where it is unhealthy for all parties involves. Empathy and caregiving are, in healthy relationships, the result of conscious decisions. Co-dependents are typically seen as compulsive in their actions. They take little to no time when considering possible sacrifices and consequences associated with their actions.
There are treatment providers and scholars who believe that this behavior is over-responsibility. This occurs when positive impulses go above and beyond. Responsibility for relationships with people need to coexist with responsibility to oneself.
This is recognized as a disease in which people have lost sight of themselves. In many of these cases, people give less priority to their own needs and are instead preoccupied with those of others. These relationships typically involve issues around intimacy, high reactivity, denial, dependency, boundaries, dysfunctional communication and control. Often there is some imbalance between the two parties involved, with one person being abusive or completely in control, or enabling or supporting the bad behavior of the other person.
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.
Varied behaviors and symptoms can come of this. This is particularly true because of the grassroots beginning of this concept. The definition might be different with every source. Generally speaking, it is recognized as subclinical or situational, or the episodic behavior of a person with dependent personality disorder.
A broad definition would be that a co-dependent person is incapable of functioning on his or her own. Their thinking and actions are organized around a process, substance or other person. People who are addicted to something, whether it be drugs or gambling, might be classified as co-dependent. A rawer definition suggests that a person has to be physically or psychologically addicted and the other individual must be psychologically dependent on the behavior. Some people use the term dysfunctional family instead of co-dependent to classify this disease.
Showing caring behaviors and feelings does not mean one should be considered co-dependent. In fact, this term is only assigned when a person becomes excessive to a point where it is unhealthy for all parties involves. Empathy and caregiving are, in healthy relationships, the result of conscious decisions. Co-dependents are typically seen as compulsive in their actions. They take little to no time when considering possible sacrifices and consequences associated with their actions.
There are treatment providers and scholars who believe that this behavior is over-responsibility. This occurs when positive impulses go above and beyond. Responsibility for relationships with people need to coexist with responsibility to oneself.
This is recognized as a disease in which people have lost sight of themselves. In many of these cases, people give less priority to their own needs and are instead preoccupied with those of others. These relationships typically involve issues around intimacy, high reactivity, denial, dependency, boundaries, dysfunctional communication and control. Often there is some imbalance between the two parties involved, with one person being abusive or completely in control, or enabling or supporting the bad behavior of the other person.
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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