What is Codependency

A "codependent" is loosely defined as someone who exhibits too much, and often inappropriate, caring for other people's struggles.

Codependency advocates claim a codependent ...

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I cannot help but think that one of the surest ways to break out of codependency is to earnestly tell one's story four to five times a day. I have to admit that I have never done this, but what I have found is that every time I do tell my story I am that much stronger on the path of healing. I find codependency to be one of the more difficult problems to know where it starts and stops, and hence to know when I am completely healed. What I do know is that I will be walking the path of healing for the rest of my life, mostly in a state of being recovered, but I will always be looking out for that little old habit that wants to sneak back into my life, that old manifestation of a problem I had thought was long-gone: it's called vigilance. Keeping it clean.
Hugs, IMA
Posted on 07/05/08, 08:07 am
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Reply #1 - 07/05/08  8:45am
" I agree, the more we talk about it then the better it gets. "
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Reply #2 - 07/05/08  12:19pm
" I guess your right. I have never done it myself, but since Ive started trying to re-trace my memories to what really happened when i was younger, I suddenly feel a strength and confidence which isnt there no matter what else I would try.

But telling someone my story is not possible yet for me, because I am still so unsure about my own memories and feelings. If I told someone about it before I own my own reality, Id just increase my inner doubts - constantly wondering if Im l lying and just making things up to get some attention.

Still thank you so much for saying that. I hope I can really start talking soon, my inner child needs it so much. "
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Reply #3 - 07/05/08  2:39pm
" Hi Bipanah, you are very insightful. With time, you will get there. Hugs! IMA "
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Reply #4 - 07/05/08  3:04pm
" Interesting concept.... I'd always heard repeating it, reinforced it.
I'm glad it working for you...
God Bless "
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Reply #5 - 07/05/08  9:05pm
" Interesting outlook, thanks for sharing it.
I know talking has helped me in order areas. "
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Reply #6 - 07/06/08  5:11am
" i agree.dont thinkk i could do it 4 or 5 times though,you ever heard my story? "
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