Codependency Group

Do you think you may have codependent behavior? This phenomenon isn't as uncommon as many believe. If you find yourself controlling others or bending over backwards to help others at the risk of your own health or sanity, a codependency group may be just what you need to get yourself back on track toward living a happier, more fulfilling life.

Any codependency group will tell you that there are two types of codependents: those who seek to please and those who seek to control. While they may seem like opposite behaviors, they both stem from the same source. Children who come from dysfunctional families often display these behaviors as adults. This is because they work hard their entire lives to anticipate the needs of their parents to avoid punishment, disapproval, or neglect.

As a result, they carry this tendency into adult relationships, which is a common topic discussed in codependency group meetings. Those who seek to please are constantly insecure in themselves, believing that, no matter what they do, it's never good enough.

Controlling codependents are those who believe that they've grown so skilled at serving others that they obviously know what's best for everyone. When in a relationship, they believe their partner doesn't know how to get along without them, and so when their advice is scorned or ignored, they feel defensive, resentful, and angry.

The longer your codependency goes untreated, the more destructive its influence becomes. You may begin to resort to other avoidant methods to forget your feelings of anxiety, depression, resentment, and anger. These include developing dependencies on drugs, alcohol, or food. Other activities include over working, exercising too much, spending money, gambling, and more. Along with helping you to understand and overcome your codependent tendencies, a codependency group is dedicated toward helping you to learn not to rely on these addictions in order to be happy.

One of the biggest advantages to being in a codependency group is that you have an entire group of people to give encouragement, praise, and suggestions throughout your ordeal. Even more constructive is that you are also encouraged to participate as others tell their problems. The more you help others in the codependent group with their problems, the more you will learn about your own. As time passes, eventually you will no longer feel the need to validate your existence with excessive slavish or controlling behavior. In time, you will finally be able to be happy with yourself and learn how to live independently. Learn more about codependency group gatherings in your area today!