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In psychology, codependency is a theory that attempts to explain imbalanced relationships where one person enables another person's self-destructive behavior, [1] such as addiction, poor mental health, immaturity, irresponsibility, or under-achievement.
Codependent relationships tend to focus on the feelings and needs of the “taker.” The codependent person may exhibit low self-esteem, have a strong need to please others, feel responsible for ...
When you hear "codependency," the first thing that comes to mind probably isn’t a healthy relationship.It is, by Mental Health America's definition, “an emotional or behavioral condition that ...
But codependent relationships don’t just exist between family members. Whether they’re relatives, friends, or romantically involved, a person who is codependent on another person might feel ...
Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a twelve-step program for people who share a common desire to develop functional and healthy relationships. [1] [2] [3] Co-Dependents Anonymous was founded by Ken and Mary Richardson and the first CoDA meeting attended by 30 people was held October 22, 1986 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Codependency is a theory that attempts to explain imbalanced relationships in which one person enables another person's self-destructive behavior [4] such as addiction, poor mental health, immaturity, irresponsibility, or under-achievement.
A codependent relationship is when there’s a power imbalance between two people. Therapist Jeffrey Yoo, LMFT, puts it simply: “If you are doing for others what they are capable o
Codependency often involves placing a lower priority on one's own needs, while being excessively preoccupied with the needs of others. Codependency can occur in any type of relationship, including family, work, friendship, and also romantic, peer or community relationships.