What Is Codependency?
Being codependent describes many people. The symptoms and signs of codependency are so common, in fact, that experts rarely agree about whether it should be considered a psychological disorder. If it were, most of us would have it. Any type of family dysfunction leads to at least a couple of symptoms of codependency. It often begins in childhood and can lead to codependent relationships later in life. In short, a codependent relationship is one in which you feel dependent on the other person in order to feel worthwhile or to have an identity. Here are a few of the common symptoms:- Low self-esteem
- A desire to please others and difficulty saying no to anyone
- Strong reactions to the feelings and opinions of others
- Poor relationship boundaries
- A desire to have control
- Obsessing over relationships
- Poor communication skills
- Dependency on one person to feel whole
