I think I may have co-dependancy...what are the symptoms/treatments?

Answer 1

A co-dependent is someone who lives with an alcoholic or substance abuser and has become caught up in and is part of the chaos of the addiction. Some say that co-dependency is being addicted to the addict.

Today the phrase co-dependency is also used to identify a similar pattern relationships with a non-substance abuser.

A co-dependent is defined here as a person with the tendency to live for others and to put others first at the co-dependent’s own expense. They can be very passive or very pushy and pugnacious. Co-dependents are often nice people with thoughtful motives, but they attempt to help by continually taking control of other’s lives and doing things that others really need to do themselves. Sometimes they are people who tend to go along with decisions or requests they do not agree with. They will also attempt to shield another from the negative consequences of that person's behaviors. While co-dependents do these things and take on responsibilities which are not really theirs to take, they often feel powerless and controlled by the ones they are being co-dependent to. In fact, co-dependents can think that there is nothing else they can do because if they don’t do whatever it is that they are doing, something terrible or feared will happen.

There are many films that show co-dependent relationships. Some were probably created without those who made the movies ever understanding that the relationships they were putting on the screen (usually love bonds) were dysfunctional and, in real life, would be unpleasant and strained.

If you want additional information, try the link below. There are also CODA meetings across the country. Google it.

http://www.gettingunstuck.com/Film/Topic_Page/codependency.htm

Answer 2

i believe some of the symptoms are .. not being able to function properly without thinking about whatever it is u are addicted to .. like eg.. a man could be co dependant on a woman .. he cant do anything until he knows what she is doing.. he might not be able to go anywhere without her being there .. he needs to know where and when he will see her again

Answer 3

If you feel like you can't live without it or function properly without it, then you probably are co-dependent.

Answer 4

I have no idea, but I know who would: NAMI the National Association for Mental Illnesses--NAMI.org. This is excellent for information and help. They have staff nearby who are ready to help you through, help you find a dr, help you with whatever you need.